Senior Embedded Software Developer

Witted Mavericks disrupts software consulting
by providing the fairest and most transparent salary model on the market for senior consultants. If you are an experienced and independent developer looking for
the compensation of a freelancer with the security of an employee
, this is your next career step.

We are part of
Witted
, a NASDAQ First North Growth Market-listed IT consultancy with 400+ employees across Finland, Norway, Sweden, Croatia, North Macedonia, and the USA. In Oslo, you'll find us at our modern premises in Hegdehaugsveien working with clients in demanding sectors such as
defense, energy, medtech, automotive, and industry
.

Due to high demand from our clients with interesting and mission-critical projects, we are now looking for new Mavericks to join our team in 2026.

The Maverick Promise

• Fair compensation:
  We offer
  51% of your billing as gross salary
  (typically NOK 90–100k/month).
• Security:
  Guaranteed
  NOK 50k/month for the first 6 months
  while finding your first project.
• Freedom:
  You choose your own projects from our extensive client base.
• Support:
  We handle all sales, administration, tools, and occupational healthcare so that you can focus 100% on your assignment.

About the role

We are looking for
experienced developers with 5+ years
of experience in embedded software or firmware to join our growing team in Norway.

We don't expect you to be an expert in everything below, but we are seeking
deep professional experience in one or several
of these areas:

• Programming:
  Professional-level
  C/C++
  ,
  Embedded Linux
  ,
  RTOS
  (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX), or
  bare-metal
  development.
• Hardware interfacing:
  Development of
  low-level drivers
  and communication protocols (e.g.,
  SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS485, Ethernet, USB
  ).
• System architecture:
  Deep understanding of
  hardware-near concepts
  like memory management, timing, and resource optimization.
• Tooling and automation:
  Proficiency with
  build systems
  (CMake, Yocto, Buildroot),
  scripting
  (Python, Bash), and
  cross-compilation
  workflows.
• Debugging and quality:
  Expertise in
  hardware debugging
  (JTAG, GDB, Logic Analyzers) and modern
  CI/CD
  processes using
  Git
  .

It is a great advantage if you have experience with:

• IoT and integration
  : Sensor integration and wireless communication
• Testing and security
  : Unit testing and test automation, Secure Boot, and OTA update mechanisms

What we hope from you

• Eagerness to solve technical challenges and a passion for seeing your code run on physical hardware
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in both
  Norwegian and English
• Readiness to work in a hybrid model depending on the client's needs (min. 4 days/month at our Oslo office or a client's office in
  Oslo, Asker, Horten or Kongsberg
  )

Many of our projects are mission-critical for Norway's infrastructure and security. Therefore, it is a plus if you are eligible for a Norwegian security clearance.

The full Maverick package

• Flexibility:
  Work-life balance is default, flexible hours and hybrid setups.
• Well-being:
  Comprehensive healthcare, insurance, and modern office perks (snacks, social events, lunch benefits).
• Growth:
  Influence the direction of our fast-growing, consultant-first company.

Read more about us and our salary model from
here
.

The path to becoming a Maverick

1. Reach out to us (if our team hasn't already reached out to you).
2. We'd love to have a coffee with you remotely or face-to-face – you decide. The goal is to tell you more about Witted and get to know each other.
3. If we're a match, we'll move to a technical deep dive into your expertise and discuss how your interests align with the projects we have to offer.
4. After a quick reference check and final contract talks, you're officially a Maverick Once signed, you have full security, a guaranteed salary, and our team is already moving to secure your first project.

Come fly with Mavericks