Backend Engineer - Airthings

Build software that helps millions breathe better.

Airthings has recently gone through a strategic reset. After expanding too broadly too fast, we made the tough decision to downscale and sharpen the organisation. Today, Airthings is back to its roots: focused product direction, stronger teams, healthier financials – and fast global growth, especially in the US.

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to join our Software team at Airthings.

About Airthings

Airthings is a global tech company creating world-class air quality and radon monitors for people and businesses. Led by an international team of experienced scientists, engineers, developers and visionaries, Airthings is on a mission to ensure people around the world take control of their air quality through simple, sustainable and accessible technology solutions. We make radon and air quality solutions an essential and universal element for every building or home.

Headquartered in Oslo, we are a Norwegian tech company proudly supporting a team of over 60 dedicated employees with a global footprint serving customers all over the world. Now we are entering a new chapter, sharpening our focus, accelerating digital growth and continuing the scaling and growth journey. That’s where you come in.

Why join us?

In our software team, we build next-generation services providing our customers with insight based on sensor data collected from our hardware. We aim to create the best possible user experience for our customers and to be the most innovative company in the world in our space. Our products are used by customers all over the world, including Fortune 500 companies.

You will work in a fast-paced cross-functional team. As a Backend engineer, you will be a key contributor to building and managing our services, ensuring secure and scalable solutions. Our cloud runs on AWS, and the infrastructure is written in Terraform.

Qualifications & Skills

You are an awesome programmer and have good experience with Kotlin/Java.

Preferably, you have a master’s or a bachelor’s in software engineering or similar.

You have at least 3 years of experience as a developer.

You have experience working in agile cross-functional teams, you share your opinions, collaborate closely with product as well as other team members.

You have opinions on best practices when it comes to development methodologies, testing and code quality.

You care about building the right thing and want to explore and test use cases together with the rest of the team.

It’s a big plus to have knowledge of Kafka and AWS services configured by Terraform.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, including pension and insurance

A place where work-life balance is highly valued

An inclusive and safe work environment where diversity is embraced

Opportunities for continued growth and learning

City center location, with one of the best canteens in town

Social events & fun – We work hard and play hard with regular social activities

Our culture

We believe that team building and cross-collaboration are essential for our long-term growth and high performance. To support this, we encourage open discussions among our employees. Our flat structure ensures that every voice is heard, regardless of position. We are a multicultural team of intellectually curious and creative thinkers, driven to grow and make a significant impact. We value excellent communication and collaboration, and we share a strong interest in health, science, and technology

The Team

~13 full-time engineers + select consultants

1 frontend developer today + an Engineering Manager who also work on the frontend side.

Close collaboration with backend, firmware, data science and UX

English is the working language

All development happens in Oslo

On-site presence expected, especially during onboarding

This is a tight, high-quality team with low noise and high clarity after the restructuring.

Why join Airthings

You get the best of two worlds:

The impact of a small, senior team + the reach of a global product.

Airthings today is financially healthy, focused and growing fast – particularly in the US market. What you build here will be used globally within months.

We offer:

Competitive salary (TEKNA benchmark)

Central office in downtown Oslo

Health insurance, pension, social events

A culture built on Dare, Love, Focus

High autonomy and influence on product direction

Work that actually matters – helping people everywhere breathe better

Hiring process

Conversation with Engineering Manager

Technical interview

Meet the Team

Fast, honest, and focused.

Ready to build something meaningful?

We’d love to talk to frontend engineers who want to combine strong engineering with a mission that has real global impact.

Apply: Send CV to CTD@yourheadway.no - Subject: Frontend - Airthings

Location: Oslo

Applications are reviewed continuously.

Office location: Wergelandsveien 7, 0167 Oslo, Norway.

Your Headway AS recruits on behalf of Airthings.

The role can stay active until 15 April. Applications are reviewed continuously.