Principal AI Enablement Engineer

About Six Robotics

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 70 experts in defence software and AI develop 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. 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 and always be sharpening your blade youll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About The Role

At Six Robotics we move fast and build things that operate in demanding real-world environments. Becoming a leading autonomy company also means being forward-leaning in leveraging the newest capabilities available in the domain of AI. We want to be an AI-native company in the full sense of that word not just using AI tools off the shelf but building a sovereign secure AI stack that enables deep integration across the entire organization including software engineering.

This will become a key function within our organization.

Your mission is to establish a sovereign AI setup whether that means building from scratch adapting an open-source solution or working with a certified provider capable enough to replace cloud-based frontier models for the organizations core needs

You will be part of a designated AI Enablement function and work closely with the CTO Head of IT and the internal DevEx and Tooling team.

What You Will Do

• Identify and drive bold initiatives for how to leverage AI across the organization

• Drive the technical implementation in line with our defense-context compliance and sovereignty requirements including securing operating and documenting the solution.

• Build and operate the internal AI stack that other teams can build tools and run services on top of

• Lead hands-on implementation across the stack

• Conduct internal training and help teams across the company use AI effectively in their day-to-day work

• Stay current on new developments in AI and bring the most relevant ideas in-house
  

What we are looking for

We believe you have led a significant AI transformation before or built an internal AI enablement function from scratch. You know what good looks like and you have the engineering rigor to actually deliver it.

We believe the right candidate brings

• 8 years of experience with a software engineering background including at least 4 years with direct relevance to AI enablement MLOps or applied AI

• A track record of leading a meaningful AI transformation either within a product organization or as the founding AI enablement function

• Strong and current knowledge of the AI tooling landscape and LLM ecosystem

• Solid engineering defaults: you write code you design systems properly and you care about correctness

• Experience designing scalable AI platforms with architecture decisions that balance current needs future growth security maintainability access control and logging/auditability.

• Strong communication skills. You can explain complex technical decisions and arguments in a clear and structured way to stakeholders who dont have the same domain expertise

• Ability and interest in staying current on AI developments and forms clear opinions on what is worth using and what isnt

• Fluent in English (Norwegian not required)

• A Masters degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field

Nice to haves:

• Experience with sovereign AI setups or on-prem LLM infrastructure

• Experience with self-hosted compute stacks and GPU infrastructure

• Prior experience running internal AI training or workshops as part of a broader rollout

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

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. Technical home assignment ability and personality tests and a technical interview focused on the specifics of the role (90 min)

4. Final interview with our CTO and Head of People (45 min)
   
   
   
   Our Commitment to Inclusion
   At Six Robotics we are committed to creating a workplace built on respect integrity and collaboration. We value different perspectives and experiences and we believe that diversity within our team strengthens both our work and our culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and help us build technology that makes a real impact.
   
   

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.