Software Engineer - Motion

Oslo or Trondheim, Norway  ·  Full-time  ·  Start as soon as possible

ABOUT US

Zivid is one of Norway's most ambitious technology companies, serving the global robotics market with our state-of-the-art 3D computer vision and robotics solutions. With more than 100 employees, engineering offices in Oslo and Trondheim, sales offices in six countries, and a diverse global customer base, Zivid is shaping the future of robotics.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Zivid Motion product (zivid.com/zivid-motion) is a novel global motion planning solution relying heavily on GPU acceleration and algorithm optimization for performance. The motion planner combines a 3D model of the robot cell, point clouds from our cameras and the robot kinematics and geometry, to create safe and efficient collision-free paths. As a Software Engineer, you will work hands-on with industrial robotics automation, SW architecture, performance optimization, and user-experience challenges, in a team of 5-10 engineers, responsible for Zivid Motion. You will be delivering new features, supporting customer integration, testing new solutions, and shipping our technology to customers and industries all over the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position offers varied and challenging tasks across software, simulation, user experience, and deployment. Your tasks will include:

• Design and improve our C++ code architecture.
• Enhance product user experience.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast, reliable builds, automated testing, and smooth deployment workflows.
• Collaborate across disciplines to make the best combined robotics solution for the industry.
• Profile and optimize our core algorithms and performance.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and system-level) to ensure software correctness and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to raising overall code quality and engineering standards in the team.
• Design and maintain our APIs.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who fits our team’s passion for problem solving and new technology, using their analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude to deliver as a team.

You should have experience developing robust, high-quality C++ solutions in a professional setting and M. Sc. or B. Sc. in Computer Science, or similar competence, to be considered.

Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued

• UX/UI development.

• Build pipelines, Docker, GitHub Actions/Jenkins/GitLab CI, and modern DevOps tooling.
• ML/AI algorithm development and training.
• Writing system- and unit tests.
• GPGPU (SYCL) programming.
• Python programming.

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation package, including sign-on stock options package, competitive pension scheme and premium health insurance plan. 
• An opportunity to get involved in the ongoing robotics and automation revolution.
• A central role in an exciting young company with a global impact.
• An open, creative, cross-functional, innovative and international environment.
• Highly motivated and skilled team members.
• Social events like climbing, running, cage ball, movie night, and company cabin trips.
• Excellent workplace canteen.
• Playtime: twice a year, three consecutive days to play around and work on whatever you want.
• Challenging problems, responsibilities, and a great deal of fun!

Deadline: May 31, 2026. Applications reviewed continuously - apply early.

Location: Oslo or Trondheim, Norway.

Start date: As soon as possible (upon agreement).

Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Zivid!

Qualified applicants from all over the world are encouraged to apply. The official language of the company is English. We support relocation, visa application and language courses for employees moving to Norway.

If you have specific questions about the position, they will be answered by:

Øystein Hov Holhjem

Head of Robotics

oystein.holhjem@zivid.com