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 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 youll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill the discipline and the drive to push your limits youll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About the Role

Weve recently hired our first Senior Python Engineer and were now looking for two more to join our internal Factory Team.

Youll 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 worlds 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 were 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. Youll 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 were not just building software - were redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If youre driven by meaningful problems technical depth and the chance to shape something from the ground up youll 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
Were bringing modern AI autonomy and scalable software into a field thats 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 thats still being built - where your ideas code and decisions will have a lasting influence.

Work with purpose supported by great benefits
Youll 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 cant afford to get this one wrong.

Heres 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 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.