Vacant position

Embedded software engineer

Location: Trondheim Application deadline: 27.07.26

We are expanding our R&D team and are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer.

Your role

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Kontur, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of our ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems. Working closely with our hardware, FPGA, and software teams, you will develop embedded software that bridges high-performance data acquisition hardware with robust Linux-based embedded systems.

You will contribute to the design and implementation of new features and technologies, helping shape innovative solutions for sensor fusion and advanced subsurface imaging. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative R&D environment where your ideas and technical expertise will have a direct impact on future products.

The position is based at our headquarters in Trondheim and reports to the CTO.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems based on Buildroot
  • Develop low-level Linux drivers and user-space APIs for custom hardware, including DMA based I/O
  • Integrate and manage hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet
  • Support system level integration of GNSS, IMU, wheel encoders, and radar data
  • Development of software/firmware for real-time processing of high-rate sensor data
  • Contribute to system performance, reliability, and determinism within data acquisition pipelines.
  • Apply agile development practices throughout the development cycle
  • Maintain and develop network stack for streaming high-rate sensor data over Ethernet

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, electronics, cybernetics, or relevant engineering discipline
  • C/C++ programming experience and scripting in Python
  • Practical experience with embedded Linux, preferably using Buildroot
  • Basic understanding of FPGA design concepts and VHDL
  • Experience with high-speed Digital Signal Processing and/or data acquisition using DMA is an advantage
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and Ethernet-based data streaming for high-rate sensor data
  • Strong problem solving and debugging skills

About the company:

Kontur is a technology leader and pioneer in subsurface intelligence, developing advanced sensing systems and software solutions that transform complex radar and sensor data into reliable, actionable insight. Our technology is used worldwide to detect, map, and interpret what lies beneath the surface, where uncertainty is costly and accuracy matters. Kontur’s solutions support a wide range of real-world GPR applications, including utility mapping, humanitarian demining, infrastructure inspection, road and pavement condition assessment, and archaeological surveys.

By combining high-performance GPR hardware, advanced signal processing, and intelligent software workflows, we enable safer construction, improved infrastructure maintenance, and life-saving operations in complex and demanding environments.

Why join us?

  • Global Reach – Our technology is trusted by customers across multiple continents, supporting critical infrastructure projects worldwide
  • Norwegian R&D Excellence – Our Trondheim based R&D team develops end-to-end RADAR solutions, from real-time data acquisition to intuitive subsurface visualization
  • GPR Domain Leadership – We specialize in automated and semi-automated interpretation of GPR and geospatial data
  • Engineering Driven Culture – Our engineering culture is centered on building technically demanding products that are used in real-world, mission critical settings

If you are passionate about building technology that matters, Kontur offers the opportunity to innovate, grow, and contribute on a global scale.

For questions about the position, please contact:

For further information about the position, please contact Janne Sunde Grønning on 97755899, Hanna Yttereng on 95892310 at Avantas, or Jacopo Sala Chif Scientist at Kontur on 46626550 .

All enquiries to Avantas will be treated in the strictest confidence and, if requested, will remain confidential with respect to our client during the initial stage of the recruitment process.