Senior Software Engineer
Join our team and help shape the future of embedded development!

About the job
We are looking for a passionate and skilled developer to design and implement cutting-edge tools, including VS Code extensions for the nRF Connect SDK, and create seamless cross-platform solutions for Windows, Linux, and macOS. If you thrive on improving developer workflows, collaborating with experts across disciplines, and delivering high-quality, maintainable software, this is the role for you. With a strong foundation in TypeScript or similar languages, an analytical mindset, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the embedded development experience for engineers worldwide.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and enhance development tools – Design and implement VS Code extensions for the nRF Connect SDK, optimizing developer workflows.
- Improve development user experience – Identifying and creating new user experiences for embedded development workflows with frontend skills.
- Build cross-platform solutions – Develop robust PC software that runs smoothly on Windows, Linux, and macOS for embedded engineers worldwide.
- Collaborate with experts across disciplines – Work alongside firmware, system, and frontend engineers to create high-quality embedded development experiences.
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions – Follow best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, and documentation, to deliver scalable software.
Key Qualifications
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of application development in TypeScript or similar language
- Knowledge of embedded software development is a plus
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to debug and optimize embedded applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Self-driven and proactive team player who is passionate about embedded technology and developer tooling.
Personal Skills
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative individual with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional developer experiences. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, as well as a commitment to best practices such as code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, and thorough documentation.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
- Flexible working hours
- Medical insurance
- Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
- Location: Trondheim, Norway
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- BU Short-Range - Software Group
- Locations
- Trondheim
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Senior
- Field of expertise
- Engineering
- Application deadline
- November 02, 2025
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.
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