Lead Engineer for R&D projects across electronics, mechanics, and firmware

Join AutoStore and Help Shape the Future of Warehouse Automation! 

At AutoStore, we're pioneering the future of warehouse automation with our innovative robotic and software technology.  

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of complex R&D projects that span electronics, mechanics, and firmware. In this role, you will act as the key link between engineering and project management, ensuring that technical decisions align with overall project goals. You bring cross-disciplinary knowledge of product development, interpersonal skills, and the ability to guide and support teams across multiple domains.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Ownership of multidisciplinary projects, providing direction and hands-on guidance throughout the development lifecycle.

• Project Leadership, balancing technical depth with project management needs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration with project, product, and engineering teams across the organization to ensure alignment and delivery.

• Quality & Compliance ensuring high standards, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement.

• Agility & Execution streamlining workflows to speed up development, reduce risks, and improve time-to-market.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles, with a focus on product development.

• Higher technical education with expertise in robotics, automation, intelligent software, or related disciplines.

• Solid understanding of serial production environments, including the processes needed to bring products efficiently to market.

• Business acumen with the ability to interpret market dynamics and contribute to both strategic planning and execution.

• Collaborative leadership style, fostering innovation, accountability, and talent development while creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. 

We offer:  

• A Collaborative and Inclusive Culture where we celebrate and value everyone’s contributions, encouraging diverse perspectives in decision-making. 

• Work-Life Balance & Well-being: We offer 1 hour per week of paid exercise and a generous pension plan, prioritizing your mental and physical well-being. 

• A Creative and Safe Workplace by joining a company experiencing rapid growth, with the stability of being Norway’s first unicorn listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. 

• International and Supportive Environment within a Norwegian multinational that values collaboration and innovation. 

Location for this role is either in our offices in Vindafjord (Nedre Vats) or Oslo (Lysaker). 

Application deadline: 26th September 2025. Please note that we review applications continuously—if this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply as early as possible! All inquiries are treated confidentially. 

AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias or AutoStore employees. AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. This policy should be respected. 

AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment.

Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That’s how we help brands exceed customer expectations. We have more than 1600 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies.

Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry’s most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space.

AutoStore – moving things forward.