Today, we are not utilizing resources in a sustainable way. In fact, the world is only 9% circular, meaning much of the Earth’s precious resources are only used once, leaving huge untapped potential for more sustainable resource management. TOMRA provides cutting-edge solutions for optimal resource productivity within the recycling, mining and food industries and is therefore uniquely positioned to shape the Circular Economy, creating demand for this way of thinking in the world. At TOMRA we want to be a thought leader, encouraging a more sustainable way of thinking and inspiring active change around the world.

As Senior Software Engineer, you design, develop, optimize, and maintain the software that controls and runs TOMRA Mining sorting machines. You work on sophisticated image and data processing algorithms that ensure optimal resource productivity and create the intuitive and easy-to-use user interfaces that our sorters are famous for.

You are a member of a small and dynamic team of enthusiastic software developers. On a daily basis, you are working closely with our experienced experts in fields like mining and minerals processing, hardware development, x-ray physics and optics, and electrical and mechanical engineering.

• You are responsible for the complete software of our sorters over all stages of the product life cycle;
• You develop software for sensor-based sorters for the mining industry & systems for image processing and machine learning;
• You work in interdisciplinary and international teams;
• You visit the mine sites and processing plants of our global customers to test your software and get first-hand experience on the performance of your ideas;
• We work together on the design of system architectures and all aspects of the software development process;
• You provide training for our software;
• You analyze new approaches to improve our sorters (e.g. deep learning or data mining technologies).

Essential skills and knowledge

• Developing software in modern object-oriented programming languages (mainly C++);
• Experience in modern software design processes and methodologies;
• Interest in active collaboration in multi-national project teams;
• Ability to efficiently communicate with different stakeholders;
• Open to travel worldwide (1-2 times/ year); 
• Fluent in English & German languages;
• University degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or experience in related fields;

Desirable skills and knowledge:

• Image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning or deep learning;
• Software for embedded systems;
• Web-based applications;
• Methods of continuous integration;
• Agile software development methods;
• Basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines such as electronics, construction, optics or similar.

Your benefits

• 30 days annual leave;
• Supported company pension scheme;
• Supported group accident insurance;
• International SOS for private use;
• Hybrid working principles, flexible working hours;
• Opportunity to purchase TOMRA shares;
• Employee benefit discounts for TOMRA Online Shop;
• Company (e-) bike leasing;
• Gym membership coverage support;
• Office comfort: free parking spaces, canteen, coffee machines;
• Professional and personal development: learning on the job, specialized course, conferences etc.;
• Coaching opportunities - Individual Development Programs;
• Norwegian corporate culture (no hierarchical thinking, transparent communication culture).

How to Apply? 

Please send your...

• CV in English;
• Short motivation letter giving us the “elevator pitch” to why you want this job and join TOMRA.

TOMRA is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances. TOMRA is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organization

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