Firmware Developer
NOFENCE AS AVD OSLO · OSLO, Norway ·
- Category
- Embedded
- Experience
- 5+ years
Nofence, a Norwegian agtech scale-up, seeks a Firmware Developer in Oslo to build the firmware powering its virtual-fencing livestock collars. The role involves Zephyr RTOS development on ARM MCUs, integrating GNSS, LTE, and sensors, low-power optimization, and automated Python testing within CI.
Nofence is a Norwegian scale up who has built the world’s first virtual fencing solution for livestock. As we aim to revolutionize livestock management we will need top-notch competence in our Engineering team, and we are now looking for an experienced Firmware developer. Elevate your career with us and be at the forefront of innovation in agricultural technology!
As a Firmware Developer, you will join the Platform team, which is responsible for the core of our solution, from the firmware running on our collars, through the backend that our devices communicate with to our data collection and processing pipelines. You will be making sure that our devices keep working well, and that we keep developing our systems into a solid foundation from which we can launch new improvements, features and designs.
The main responsibilities for this role will be:
Firmware design with a focus on efficiency and innovation: We are integrating Zephyr RTOS on ARM-based MCUs to manage a variety of components such as motion sensors, GNSS receivers, LTE modems, and others. Your role will be central to our device's functionality, ensuring robust and innovative firmware development.
Striking a practical balance: You'll be tasked with achieving an optimal mix of simplicity, low power consumption, and high performance. This role is about more than just coding; it involves optimizing and introducing new features that enhance the capabilities of our products, making them more efficient and effective.
Advancing automated testing: You will play a key role in implementing and overseeing tests in Python within our Continuous Integration (CI) framework. Your efforts will focus on developing automated testing processes that thoroughly assess new features, guaranteeing the reliability and quality of our firmware before it is deployed to customers.
Collaborating with our team of engineers: You'll help foster an environment where creativity and practical engineering merge. Your expertise in firmware development will shape our products and promote ongoing teamwork and improvement.
Understanding and solving customer needs: Close cooperation with the product team will be essential to grasp user requirements and devise the most effective engineering solutions for the challenges our customers face.
Your impact: Joining us means contributing to the advancement of agricultural technology. Your work will help produce devices that are not just efficient and robust but also set a benchmark in engineering quality, contributing significantly to better animal welfare and farming practices.
About you
The right candidate is preferred to have the following qualifications:
A relevant Master's degree, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants with a Bachelor's degree complemented by significant relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply.
5 years of experience in firmware development.
Have knowledge about or are familiar with these technologies: GNSS, LTE, and Bluetooth communication.
Have some experience in reading schematics and component data sheets, operating basic instruments like oscilloscopes and logic analysers, and soldering.
Solid programming skills, with experience in C, embedded RTOS and Python.
Experience in designing and developing robust firmware tests for embedded devices.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Fluent English oral and written communication skills. Our working language is English.
We are looking for someone who is:
A curious learner: As an innovative company we expect you to possess a great curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement, always seeking to expand your knowledge and skills to drive innovation.
A product-oriented developer: You look beyond the tasks at hand and think about product problems, solutions and needs, helping to make sure that we're delivering an excellent and reliable solution for our customers and the animals.
A collaborative contributor: You believe in sharing knowledge, supporting your peers, and working together to solve complex problems. We believe this is a crucial part of being a team player.
A creative thinker: You challenge the status quo and bring innovative ideas to the table, driving progress and setting new standards of excellence.
Managing livestock has always been a challenge. Humanity has tried everything from herding with dogs to walling the animals in with barbed wire, electric, and wooden fences, but these are costly and time-consuming solutions and often in conflict with the local wildlife. It has also left vast areas of potential pasture overgrown and underutilized.
Until now.
Enter virtual fences. What started as a small group of farmers and engineers with a big idea has become Nofence – the world’s first virtual fencing solution for livestock. Curious about how it works? Find out more here.
As a company still in our early stages, our way of working is continuously evolving, and you will have the opportunity to make an impact on how we do things. We are passionate about product development, animal welfare, farmer welfare and sustainable agriculture. We genuinely believe our grazing technology is the biggest technological change in agriculture since the tractor!
So far, our clients have used Nofence in a range of creative ways, including regenerative cattle farming, conservation grazing with goats, regenerative grazing with sheep, and even government work! Yet we have only just scratched the surface, and already have 250 million hours of operation on animals with recorded behaviour data to explore.
Still curious? Visit our website.
The Engineering team is currently a team of 23 employees working across our three Norwegian offices. We believe in cooperation, adaptability, and a fun and relaxed working environment!
Nofence is a dynamic scale-up, creating a work atmosphere that's anything but ordinary. It's a place where dedication and innovation are the norm, offering great opportunities for your personal and professional growth. We think it is important to have fun while working hard, both for it to be worthwhile, and because it improves our output and chance of success.
If you're the right fit, you'll be part of a tight-knit team, supporting each other to make a real impact on the agricultural industry. With offices in Oslo and Trondheim for the city strollers and our Molde office surrounded by nature for the outdoor enthusiasts, we've got the best of both worlds.
We believe in seeing results fast! As an engineer with us, your work won't be lost in the bureaucratic shuffle. You'll witness the immediate impact of your contributions in real-time, influencing the evolution of our cutting-edge technology.
Be part of a team that’s always looking forward, where your ideas and creativity are not only welcomed but also essential to our mutual success!
Are you ready to change pasture? After all, the grass is sometimes greener on the other side. Also, just like the soil needs a balanced diversity of nutrients to thrive, a company needs a diversity of hearts and minds. We are an equal opportunity employer!
We will evaluate candidates continuously. If you have any questions about Nofence or regarding the application, please reach out to our Engineering manager Jakub Pegza at below email.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
Vår beiteteknologi skal bidra til at mer av verdens arealressurser kan utnyttes til bærekraftig matproduksjon.En stor andel beitedyr lever mesteparten av livet innendørs og spiser mye kraftfor. Målsettingen til Nofence er å få beitedyra ut på beite, på en trygg og god måte, slik at de kan ha det godt og selv finne den maten de er skapt for å spise.Vi vil at beitedyr skal få muligheten til å ta i bruk sitt naturlige miljø. Det er god dyrevelferd og det vil frigjøre store arealer som kan brukes til å dyrke menneskemat i stedet for soya i kraftforproduksjon.Vår teknologi gir dyra denne muligheten.