Senior Software Engineer - Python

Six Robotics; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics technology company in Oslo is seeking skilled Python Engineers to develop production-quality solutions for internal products. The role involves designing automation frameworks and enhancing developer experiences to support rapid scaling. Ideal candidates have deep Python expertise and a passion for building robust systems in a challenging environment, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Equity potential

Strong insurance and pension plans

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in building robust, maintainable systems from scratch.
• Ability to understand and present complex information to end users.
• Ownership and initiative towards shared company goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop DevEx products and solutions.
• Build and scale Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and CI infrastructure.

Skills

Deep experience or interest in Python

Clear and efficient technical communication skills

Strong interest in test automation

CI/CD pipelines knowledge

Experience with Docker and Linux

Job description

At Six Robotics, we build intelligent software that gives Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) the ability to collaborate, adapt on the fly, and execute missions that were previously impossible. From our base in Oslo, our 40+ experts in defence, software, and AI develop Valkyrie, our flagship autonomy and swarm platform used by both government and industry. In close partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), we move fast from concept to live deployment, often in the field alongside end users.

We work with advanced hardware and software, a modern tech stack, and missions that demand both technical mastery and operational discipline. Everyone is close to the action, from deep technical problem-solving to field operations. We move fast and value clarity, integrity, and teamwork in everything we do.

At Six Robotics, every person executes with precision, adapts to changing conditions, and strengthens the team. We only hire the best. Getting in is hard, and you’ll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill, the discipline, and the drive to push your limits, you’ll find no better place to deliver real‑world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About the Role

We’ve recently hired our first Senior Python Engineer, and we’re now looking for two more to join our internal Factory Team.

You’ll build production‑quality Python solutions powering our internal products. The code you write will help us automate hardware and software testing, as well as ensure developer experience. Success in this role will ensure we scale at a rapid and ambitious pace while maintaining engineering culture and code quality at a high standard. This is a rare opportunity to set direction, define standards, and build the backbone that helps us become one of the world’s leading drone and software companies. Overall, we are looking for highly skilled software engineers who are passionate about building a great engineering department and quality culture.

What You Will Do

Our focus is to hire excellent software engineers who want to take ownership of critical internal systems. We are specifically looking to fill roles on two key tracks: Test Automation Infrastructure and Developer Enablement Tools.

Depending on your strengths and interests, you will focus on one of the following areas:

• Developer Experience (DevEx Focus): Design and develop DevEx products and solutions, frameworks, and tools that streamline integration, improve developer efficiency, and support rapid scaling in developer count and development tempo.
  
• Fully Automated End-to-End HiL Testing (Test Automation Focus): Build and scale our Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing and CI infrastructure, creating advanced end-to-end tests that automate full mission workflows from boot to swarm deployment.

Above all, we’re looking for strong, motivated software engineers with a passion for building robust systems and solving complex problems, whether your drive is automation, infrastructure, or developer experience.

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who loves building robust, maintainable systems from scratch and wants to do it in a domain where excellence in execution is a core value. You’ll work closely with other software engineering teams and product owners to design systems that unlock speed, scale, and reliability.

• Deep experience or interest in Python and a passion for tooling, UX and maintainable code.
• Clear and efficient technical communication skills.
• Strong interest in test automation, especially in physical systems or hardware‑adjacent environments.
• System thinker, you understand how to decouple complex test matrices and how to present complex information to end users.
• Able to take ownership and drive work towards shared company goals and strategy.
• Experience or curiosity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Linux, or other infrastructure tooling.

Why You Should Join

At Six Robotics, we're not just building software - we're redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If you're driven by meaningful problems, technical depth, and the chance to shape something from the ground up, you'll find your place here.

Work on problems that matter
Our technology helps unlock smarter, safer, and more adaptable UAV operations in defense and industry, solving real challenges with direct, tangible impact.

Lead the shift in a hardware‑dominated space
We're bringing modern AI, autonomy, and scalable software into a field that's long relied on rigid, pre‑programmed systems, to change how UAVs are designed, deployed, and managed.

Build from zero, shape the future
Join early and help define the core systems, tools, and culture of a company that’s still being built - where your ideas, code, and decisions will have a lasting influence.

Work with purpose, supported by great benefits
You'll be part of a mission‑driven team that values clarity, integrity, and collaboration, offering competitive pay, equity potential, strong insurance and pension plans, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to keep our process short and sweet, but also thorough. As a small team, every hire matters, and we can’t afford to get this one wrong.

Here’s what to expect:

1. Screening interview with one of our recruiters to get to know you better (30 min).
2. Meet & Greet with someone from the team to learn more about us (60 min).
3. Structured case interview to get to know you even better (90 min).
4. Reference check followed by an offer if everything goes well.

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

We review applications on a rolling basis.

Security Clearance Requirement

All employees at Six Robotics are required to undergo a security clearance due to our close collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces. While prior clearance is not necessary, the clearance process will be initiated as part of onboarding.