Software Engineer

Are you our new Software Engineer?

Join Appear’s engineering team and create cutting-edge solutions for the biggest names in the broadcasting and media industry!

Help us build the future of live media

At Appear, we create technology that powers some of the world’s biggest live events and broadcasters. We are now looking for engineers who want to work close to hardware, performance, and real world impact.

You come from a C++ background and enjoy working close to the metal. If you like solving complex problems and seeing your work run in high-performance systems, this opportunity could be a great fit.

What you will work on

You will be part of a collaborative engineering environment where software, hardware, and FPGA come together.

• Build and improve software that runs on our hardware platforms
• Work closely with developers across software, FPGA, QA, and hardware
• Debug real world systems where performance and reliability matter
• Contribute to architecture and technical decisions
• Explore new ways to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability

You will not just write code, you will see it power live video used around the world!

What we think will add to your application

We care more about how you think than ticking every box.

• Experience with C++
• Curiosity for low-level systems, performance or hardware related development
• A good understanding of software engineering and collaborative development
• Ability to communicate and work effectively across disciplines

Why this role stands out

You will work closely with the product and see the direct impact of your contributions. Your code will run in real-time systems used globally, giving you tangible ownership of what you build. You will be part of a strong engineering environment with more than 100 developers, where collaboration is central and knowledge is shared across teams. In this role, you will gain exposure across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems, building a broad and valuable skill set. After your first year, you will not only understand the system, but you will also have helped shape it.

Why Appear?

• Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our office today!
• Attractively located office at Lysaker with newly refurbished facilities
• Access our on-site gym and enjoy three subsidized canteens offering a variety of delicious options, plus free snacks and fruits.
• Free parking, including complimentary electric car charging and bike storage
• Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.
• Travel and medical insurance coverage
• Full salary during parental leave
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Enjoy a vibrant social culture including regular team-building activities, company events, sponsored communities, and informal after-works.
• Five weeks of annual vacation

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries. Over the past 20 years, Appear’s world-renowned team of experts made us the most progressive and forward-thinking company in the industry. Our relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility places us at the forefront of driving innovation in live production technology. We proudly count the world’s leading content creators amongst our esteemed list of customers who trust our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with integrity and efficiency. Appear’s global operation includes centres of excellence in Oslo, Sweden, Southampton, Singapore and Los Angeles.