Kongsberg Discovery

Specialist Software Engineer R&D – EchoSounder Team

Do you believe our oceans are vital to our future? Join a global leader in marine technology and contribute to sustainable ocean resource management. As a Specialist Software Engineer in our EchoSounder Team, you will work with development of state-of-the-art software and shape the future of hydroacoustic systems used in Ocean Science, Fishery, and Mapping sectors.  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Translate customer needs and technical requirements into actionable software goals and architecture. 

  • Define and prioritize product features in collaboration with product stakeholders. 

  • Contribute to maintain a clear software product roadmap and backlog aligned with strategic objectives (Technology strategy, Strategic product plan, product roadmaps). 

  • Coordinate with project managers, system/software engineers and testers to deliver high-impact and high-quality solutions. 

  • Develop and maintain software interfacing with proprietary hydroacoustic sensors. 

  • Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure system performance and reliability. 

  • Participate in agile development, testing, and integration—both in lab environments and aboard vessels. 

  • Work with global software teams to build reusable modules for high-performance applications. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 

  • Experience with software product plans and roadmaps. 

  • Experience with developing user stories meeting the software requirements for projects  

  • Proficiency in C#/C++, multi-threaded programming and communication protocols. 

  • Experience in all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle. 

  • Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English. 

  • Beneficial to have experience with system/software V-model (system requirements, system architecture and design, software requirements, software architecture, design and software implementation). 

  • Experience with gamechanger technologies (AI, cloud, 3D) is a plus. 

  • Experience or interest in agile methodologies and digital product development is a plus. 

 

What We Offer: 

  • A meaningful role in a world-leading maritime technology company. 

  • International, diverse and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

  • Working with state-of-the-art software using modern technologies.  

  • Time set aside to learn new technologies and skills (technical discipline groups, conferences, courses, pilot projects and technical playgrounds) and similar professional development. 

  • Opportunity to shape tomorrow’s digital products in Kongsberg Discovery. 

  • We are moving into our new office facilities where we will be having a socio-technical office spaces where we will gather and share experience with the latest gadgets and technologies.  

  • Competitive compensation, flexible hours/home office and comprehensive benefits. 

  • Opportunities to work on board vessels and in advanced test environments. 

 

LocationStrandpromenaden (Horten)  

Point of contact: Håkon Vedvik Vestmoen 

About Kongsberg Discovery: 

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence.  

Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.  

We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. 

Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway. 

Protechting people and planet 

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Reference No.:

JR-P6654074

Region:

  • Vestfold

Job type:

Permanent

Working hours:

Full-time
Part-time

Working days:

Day

Position type:

Engineering - software/programming

Application deadline:

23/10/2025

Location:

Horten

Contacts:

Håkon Vedvik Vestmoen

Telephone: +47 98 21 93 93

Company homepage:

http://www.kongsberg.com

Office address:

Strandpromenaden 50 3183 Horten

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