Firmware Quality Assurance specialist. Noruega

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 a Firmware Quality Assurance specialist. Elevate your career with us and be at the forefront of innovation in agricultural technology!

As a Firmware QA specialist, you will join the Fence & Health team which is responsible for the heart of our solution, from the firmware that runs on the device itself, to the backend that the device communicates with as well as all the data collection, processing and analysis.

 About the role

The main responsibilities for this role will be:

• Developing and optimizing continuous deployment pipelines: We're working on a sophisticated product that integrates various chipsets such as GNSS receivers, LTE modems, and environmental sensors. Ensuring our code interacts seamlessly and efficiently with all these components is vital, making it essential to test every change. You'll lead the effort to develop automated deployment pipelines for our firmware, focusing on speed, efficiency, and reliability. Your work will not only accelerate our development but also significantly enhance our product's quality, directly impacting the safety and well-being of animals.

• Engaging in firmware development: To ensure a comprehensive understanding of our products and challenges, you'll also contribute to firmware development. This hands-on approach will empower you to design testing and deployment solutions that are perfectly tailored to our needs.

• Collaborating across teams: You will work closely with the rest of the Engineering team as well as the Operations and Product departments to integrate QA processes into the development lifecycle. Collaborative efforts will ensure seamless and efficient release cycles. You will also be working closely with the Product team in understanding requirements and finding the best engineering solutions to the problems customers face. 

• Seeking opportunities: We expect you to be actively seeking opportunities to enhance our QA and deployment processes, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to drive innovation and improvements.

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.

• Proven experience in firmware development and QA, with a strong understanding of continuous deployment practices.

• Expertise in designing and optimizing deployment pipelines, preferably for firmware code.

• Experience in writing robust unit tests.

• Proficiency in HIL tests, automated testing tools and methodologies.

• Solid programming skills, with experience in C and Python.

• 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.

• Adaptable: As a quick growing and constantly evolving scale-up we need people with the ability to adapt to ever-changing landscapes. We want you to embrace flexibility and thrive in dynamic environments. In Nofence we view challenges as opportunities for growth.

• 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.

About Us

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 21 employees working across our three Norwegian offices. We believe in cooperation, adaptiveness, and a fun and relaxed working environment! 

What we bring to the table

At Nofence, we're not your typical 9-to-5 gig. We're 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! 

About the Application

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 Fabien Lepoutre at below email address.

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.