C++ Developer

Location: Oslo (NO)
Language: Norwegian and English
Workload: Full-time

Assignment Description

Are you an experienced Embedded C++ Developer looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging products where software interacts closely with hardware?

In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, debugging, and optimization of embedded software and firmware using C/C++. You will work close to the hardware and collaborate with software, electronics, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable and high-performance solutions.

The position is based in Oslo and offers the opportunity to work with experienced engineers on technically complex products and projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C/C++

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers (MCUs) and/or SoCs

• Work with RTOS, bare-metal and/or Embedded Linux environments

• Develop software that interacts directly with hardware and electronic components

• Work with hardware interfaces and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or similar

• Perform hardware-near debugging, troubleshooting, and testing

• Analyse and resolve complex software and embedded-system issues

• Work with resource-constrained systems and consider memory usage, performance, reliability, and timing

• Develop and maintain low-level software, including drivers, BSP/HAL, where relevant

• Work with multithreading, concurrency and real-time requirements

• Participate in integration, verification, and validation of embedded products

• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and other multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

• Contribute to improving software architecture, development processes, and engineering practices

Requirements

• Professional experience with C/C++ development

• Practical experience with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-near software development

• Experience with microcontrollers (MCU) and/or SoC

• Experience with one or more of RTOS, bare-metal development, or Embedded Linux

• Experience developing software that interacts directly with hardware

• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or similar

• Experience with embedded debugging and troubleshooting

• Understanding of memory management, resource constraints, and software performance

• Experience with multithreading, concurrency and/or real-time systems

• Experience with Git and preferably Linux-based development environments

• Experience with device drivers, BSP/HAL, JTAG/SWD, or similar low-level technologies is an advantage

• Experience with debugging/lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, or other hardware debugging equipment is an advantage

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Good communication skills in Norwegian and English

About Sperton

Sperton Norway is a consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.