Embedded Software Engineer - Radio Software
About the job
We are looking for a skilled embedded software engineer to join our Radio Software Team within the Networks Group, working on Smart Home technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work on low-level radio drivers and NFC solutions that power millions of IoT devices worldwide.
You will be developing and maintaining drivers for radio peripherals, specifically IEEE 802.15.4 protocol implementations (Thread, Zigbee), as well as NFC driver and stack development. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of Nordic Semiconductor's award-winning wireless solutions used in smart home applications globally.
Working as part of a talented team of embedded software engineers, you will contribute to our nRF Connect SDK and collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, and application teams to deliver high-quality, ultra-low power wireless solutions.
Key responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize drivers for IEEE 802.15.4 radio peripherals supporting Thread and Zigbee protocols
- Develop and enhance NFC drivers and protocol stack implementations
- Work closely with RF engineers to ensure optimal radio performance, power consumption, and reliability
- Write efficient, maintainable C code for resource-constrained embedded systems
- Develop automated tests and perform thorough validation of driver functionality and RF performance
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, ensuring code quality through automated testing and code reviews
Qualification and skills
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in embedded software development
- Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems
- Experience with low-level driver development, hardware abstraction layers and working with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
- Understanding of RF principles and wireless communication protocols
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), preferably Zephyr and experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Personal Skills
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills for complex hardware-software interactions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a passion for learning new technologies
- Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and best practices
- Good communication skills for technical discussions and documentation
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities in an agile environment
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
- Salary range: 19.000 PLN-24.000 PLN plus short- and long-term incentive plan, or possibility of B2B cooperation
- Flexible working hours
- Medical insurance
- Family-friendly policies, insurances, Multisport card, additional days off, subsidized lunch in the office and other benefits
Practical details
- Location: Kraków, Poland
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- BU Short-Range - Software Group
- Locations
- Kraków
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Experienced
- Field of expertise
- Engineering
- Application deadline
- December 14, 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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