Do you have a passion for working with embedded software?

Would you like to use your skills to develop products that genuinely make a difference to the lives of millions around the world and help save lives?

About the role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be part of a team developing and improving our advanced patient-simulator products. The simulators are closely related to humanoid robots, and are crammed with sensors and actuators that mimic human behavior and physiological responses such as breathing, blinking, moving, talking and much more.

You will work in a vibrant cross-functional team and collaborate closely with fellow embedded software engineers as well as mechanical and electronics engineers, designers, and product managers. You will have access to a well-equipped electronics lab, mechanical tool shops, 3D-printers, a laser cutter and a test center.

Some of what you will be doing

• Design, implement and maintain embedded software for our physical products

• Actively use and help improve established development processes, tools, and best practices

• Participate in iterative, multidisciplinary product development activities, such as:

• Prototyping and early concepts

• Requirements and specifications

• Detailed design and architecture

• Verification and testing

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Who we envision would fit the role

You are a talented and passionate Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to explore new technologies and ideas. You are used to working across disciplines and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications and experience:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybernetics, Electronics, Computer Science, or similar

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within related field

• Proficiency in bare-metal embedded C/C++ development on microcontrollers

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multitasking in embedded environments

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy, I2C and SPI

• Ability to understand basic electronic schematic diagrams, sensor/actuator datasheets and experience with tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

• A desire to apply software engineering practices to embedded software

• Familiarity with tools for source control, issue tracking, and similar

• Experience with multidisciplinary hardware product development

• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Some of what we can offer you

At Laerdal, you will get the opportunity to learn, develop, and innovate and you will be a part of an international working environment where the possibility to make an impact is endless.

• An interesting and important job contributing to our mission

• Great opportunities for growth and personal development

• A multicultural office environment and collaboration with colleagues located around the world

• A creative, diverse, and inclusive organization

• A job in a company driving forward-thinking technology

• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and insurance

• An extensive welfare program with company benefits such as discounted public transport, indoor bicycle garage, and workshop, wardrobe with towel service, social and sports groups, company cabins, and more

For any questions about the position contact Sigurd Bårdsen at sigurd.bardsen@laerdal.com. Please send your application and CV by 6th August 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that we conduct Semac background checks in the final stages of our recruitment process.