Senior Software Engineer - Python

This is your chance to join a rapidly scaling startup working at the intersection of autonomy, cloud systems, and high-performance engineering. You’ll help build the internal tools and automation frameworks that keep complex UAV technologies running safely and reliably - and you’ll have real ownership in defining the foundation that the entire company depends on.Why JoinBuild the internal platforms, automation systems, and developer tooling that power cutting-edge autonomous drone technology.Solve high-impact engineering challenges across testing automation, internal infrastructure, and developer experience.Be part of a fast-moving, collaborative robotics startup where your work becomes foundational to how products are built and released.Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and clear opportunities to grow into technical leadership as the team scales.What You Will Be DoingDesign and develop production-quality Python tooling, frameworks, and automation used across the entire engineering organization.Build and scale hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing infrastructure.Improve developer experience through CI/CD systems, internal platforms, and automation pipelines.Collaborate with software, robotics, and QA teams to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient releases as the company grows.Take ownership of early-stage systems and shape the engineering foundation from the ground up.About YouStrong professional experience with Python, ideally in test automation, DevEx, internal tooling, or platform engineering.Background in building automation, CI/CD pipelines, internal frameworks, or developer infrastructure.Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and familiar with tools like Docker or Kubernetes.Thrive in early-stage environments where autonomy, ownership, and problem-solving are key.Excited to join? Apply now or reach out directly at shubhangi@akkar.com - we’re moving quickly!This role will be on-site in Norway.Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply - we may have other opportunities where your skills in computer vision and camera systems can make a strong impact.EligibilityDue to the nature of the projects, candidates must be citizens of NATO countries and will be subject to a security background check.