Embedded Software Developer

Become an Embedded Software Developer at Zaptec in Stavanger, Norway. Work on innovative EV chargers, focusing on embedded applications and cloud communication. Enjoy flexible work hours, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Join Zaptec as an Embedded Software Developer in Stavanger, Norway, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge EV chargers. You'll work on embedded applications, improve communication with cloud services, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Enjoy flexible working hours, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. Be part of a mission to create a sustainable future through innovative electric transport solutions.

Zaptec Stavanger, Norway Flexible Full Time UTC+01:00

Zaptec

Company Overview

Name

Zaptec

Headquarters

Stavanger, Norway

Founded

2012

Size

Approximately 200 employees (source: zaptec.com). Revenue surpassed 1 billion NOK by Q3 2023 (source: zaptec.com).

What They Do

Zaptec focuses exclusively on electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, utilizing patented power electronics to create safe and compact chargers with capacities of up to 22 kW. Their products are specifically designed to withstand Norwegian conditions, featuring advanced functionalities such as WiFi connectivity, over-the-air updates, and an Eco Mode that allows users to charge during the cheapest rates on the Nord Pool electricity market (source: zaptec.com). Core offerings include the Zaptec Go, a home charger for private owners, which won the Red Dot Design Award and is recognized as a test winner by NAF; the Zaptec Pro, aimed at businesses and public charging stations; and the Zaptec Sense, which focuses on energy utilization. The company is also launching the Zaptec Go 2, which integrates solar energy for fleets and housing (source: zaptec.com). Target markets include homes, businesses, and public charging stations, primarily in the Nordic region, with ongoing expansions into the UK, Netherlands, France, and Denmark.

Projects & Track Record

Zaptec has produced approximately 500,000 units by 2023, showcasing widespread adoption among Norwegian private EV users and establishing a strong market presence in Sweden, where they became the leading provider through installer partnerships (source: zaptec.com). In 2014, the company developed a custom cable and transformer that enabled Renault's dominance in the Norwegian EV market, highlighting their innovative capabilities (source: zaptec.com). Key clients include private homeowners, fleets, and housing associations, with partnerships involving companies like ev.energy for solar integration and Orange Business for cloud optimization. Their geographic presence spans Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, the UK, and the Netherlands, with a notable acquisition of NovaVolt in Switzerland in 2021, indicating a robust growth trajectory (source: zaptec.com). While specific ongoing projects are not named, the company is scaling its Zaptec Pro Backplate for phased installations in apartments and parks (source: zaptec.com).

Recent Developments

In the last two years, Zaptec reported a remarkable 94% increase in turnover from 2022 to 2023, surpassing 1 billion NOK by Q3 2023, while producing 500,000 units and gaining market share amid competitors' challenges (source: zaptec.com). In May 2025, they announced a partnership with ev.energy to integrate solar-powered smart charging on the Zaptec Go, which will be live in the UK and Netherlands, optimizing the use of excess solar energy (source: ev.energy). A video released in June 2025 highlighted Sweden as their top market, showcasing the effectiveness of local team and installer partnerships (source: youtube.com). Additionally, in October 2025, Zaptec refreshed its brand identity to support its European expansion, including the launch of an in-house music video (source: transportandenergy.com).

Working There

Zaptec employs around 200 people across various departments, including engineering, production, sales, marketing, supply chain, product, technology, finance, and people/culture (source: zaptec.com). The company is actively hiring at its headquarters in Stavanger, Norway, as well as in its new offices in Denmark and France, and its subsidiary in Sweden, which is a key growth market (source: linkedin.com). The culture at Zaptec draws from the oil industry's expertise applied to renewable energy, emphasizing resilience and transparency, with a leadership style reminiscent of Elon Musk's intensity. This approach fosters strong relationships with partners and installers, integrating their chargers as enablers for the grid and homes (source: zaptec.com). As a fast-growing public company, Zaptec positions itself as a leader in e-mobility careers, with a focus on progressive energy solutions in the Nordic region (source: transportandenergy.com).

Contact

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Job Description

At Zaptec we're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team.

We combine the latest tech with human-centered design to offer highly intuitive and efficient EV chargers that ensure easier access to personal electric transport.

This gives people the freedom and potential to travel into a more sustainable future. How neat is that?

Within just a few years, we've built our domestic market-leading position by supplying superior charging installations for housing co-ops and private homes alike.

As a Norwegian EV pioneer, our goals are aimed at bringing the best charging technology to the rest of the world. Are you up for this challenge?

As our new Embedded Software Engineer, you will work with the embedded software team as a key contributor on varied development tasks. This includes work related to our core products, Zaptec Pro and Zaptec Go, our two EV charger models.

You'll be part of a team typically focusing on products built with FreeRTOS/ESP32 or Linux/Yocto. We offer flexibility and believe that freedom at work is essential, so while we can't outline exactly how your day-to-day will look, we expect it may include:

Develop embedded applications. Whether it's working on our FreeRTOS-based systems or the C# application that runs on our embedded Linux platform, you'll extend and improve the behavior of our systems. The improvement and extension of our systems play a crucial role in delivering the functionalities our users desire.
Code bare-metal C for microcontrollers. We use MCUs to perform timing-sensitive tasks on our EV chargers.
Improve our Yocto-based Linux development. Enable hardware by setting up device trees, configuring drivers, and handling network interfaces.
Evolve how our devices talk with the cloud. We constantly add to how our devices communicate with our cloud services (hosted on Azure). This communication is a crucial part of our IoT devices and allows us to offer new functionality to our systems and simplify the scaling of our cloud systems.
Collaborate across teams and disciplines. Engage with our cloud, app, hardware, and production specialists. Collectively we deliver complete technical solutions to the market.
Monitor and improve our devices. Monitor devices in the field, investigate issues that pop up, and deploy fixes as OTA updates.
Explore the Future. Participate in evolving the way we work and develop our systems, both to make our day-to-day activities flow smoother and to build the future of EV charging.

Some personal skills we value

Strong understanding of electronics.
Insight into software engineering principles.
Responsible as an individual and cooperative as a team member.

As for the skills required for this job

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, cybernetics).
0-3 years of experience with embedded systems, C or C++
Experience with protocol design and communication with peripherals.
Familiarity with Bluetooth Low Energy and cloud-bound network communication (sockets, HTTP, MQTT).

We welcome applications from more experienced professionals as well 🚀

Join in! ☕️ Yes, we do spend a lot of time in front of our desks, but we also love coffee, conversations, nerdy talks, lunches and jokes. 🤡

Perks & benefits

We trust you do your job, flex your own day
We'll provide the hardware you need
Career growth & competence development
Pick your favourite Zaptec gear - it's on us.
We got your back in regards to insurance and pensions
Take part in our yearly bonus scheme
Don't forget social events

And why work in our company?

We strive to be the best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our coworkers. We believe in a flexible and trustworthy way of working. We focus on results, not necessarily the approach because we respect that each coworker has unique ways of working to reach the target. 🙌🏽

Customer experience is the core of everything we do to provide a worry-free EV life.

We believe in our employees' uniqueness and the multidisciplinary way of working, and we work collaboratively toward a common goal.

Zaptec's products and services are making a difference to EV drivers, as we provide EV owners the freedom to charge from home and explore new adventures. By joining our team, you are joining us in our mission to create a more sustainable and electrical future, providing user-oriented EV charging experiences.

Surround yourself with highly motivated fellow Zapiens who support one another to reach our common goal. At Zaptec, you will impact improving the EV journey globally.

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