Embedded R&D Engineer, Bluetooth Host
Help shape the Future of Wireless Tech!
About the job
Ever wonder how your wireless earbuds seamlessly connect? Here’s your chance to be one of the minds behind that magic. Join our world-class team and help develop the Bluetooth Stack that powers billions of innovative products globally - from life-saving medical devices to the latest smart home technology.
We're looking for a curious and creative engineer to join our collaborative Bluetooth Core team. Together, we'll build the next generation of wireless technology.
Key responsibilities
As a member of a supportive team of 5-8 engineers, you'll do more than just test and write code. You will:
Innovate and Create: Bring new Bluetooth features to life by translating complex specifications into elegant, functional code used by millions.
Collaborate for Impact: Partner with our hardware teams to shape the future of Nordic’s chips, ensuring our software and hardware work in perfect harmony.
Solve Intriguing Puzzles: Dive deep into bare-metal and RTOS environments to debug and resolve complex protocol challenges, making our technology more robust and reliable.
Champion Quality: Design and build sophisticated, fully automated tests to ensure your creations are flawless. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel and participate in interoperability events with the Bluetooth SIG.
Key Qualifications
We believe that great talent comes from many different paths. While we don’t have a rigid checklist, we think you’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
A degree in Computer Engineering, Cybernetics, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
A basic understanding of embedded operating systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
Familiarity with wireless protocols (such as Bluetooth)
Experience designing low-power embedded applications for resource-constrained devices
Knowledge of ARM Cortex microcontrollers
Experience with, or enthusiasm for, automated CI/CD test frameworks such as Jenkins
Personal Skills
A love of embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, and strong Python skills are a bonus!
A natural curiosity and analytical skills for tackling tricky problems.
A collaborative spirit, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to work as part of a team.
Enthusiasm for learning new things and making a meaningful impact.
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 | Oslo, Norway
Don't worry if you don't tick every box or if you just graduated! We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about the role and believe you can contribute.
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
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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