Senior Software Engineer, Radio & Network Systems (C++)

Location: Oslo, Norway; the role includes field work alongside end users.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered autonomy and swarm software for unmanned aerial vehicles used by government and industry.

What you will do

• Define how messages flow across UAV swarm nodes and between the swarm and ground systems.
• Build robust node-to-node and swarm-to-ground communication for contested operating conditions.
• Design QoS, prioritization, and fallback behavior across multiple links with packet loss and mobile nodes.
• Develop C++ software close to the Linux networking stack on embedded systems.
• Debug communication issues in field conditions and contribute to platform and radio architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with hardware integration and simulation engineering teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years building production communication or distributed-systems software.
• Experience working with lossy links, mobility, mesh or message-flow protocols, and IP radios.
• Strong C++ skills and experience with embedded Linux.
• Fluent English required; Norwegian is not required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Security clearance is required for all employees; the process begins during onboarding.

Nice to have

• ROS 2 or DDS experience with real QoS tuning.
• MAVLink experience.
• Experience with 4G/5G modems on embedded targets.
• Background in defence technology, robotics, telecommunications, MANET, or military signals.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on UAV autonomy and swarm technology for defence and industry applications.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and field users on real-world deployments.
• Competitive pay, equity potential, insurance, and pension plans.
• Ongoing learning opportunities in a mission-driven engineering environment.

Hiring process

• Recruiter screening interview followed by a team meet-and-greet.
• Technical home assignment, ability and personality tests, and a technical interview.
• Final interview with the engineering lead and Head of People.