Research and Development Engineer
Our mission
Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. By making fish farming cheaper and more viable than livestock production, we aim to mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change and help prepare our planet for impending population growth. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world, and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.
We are a diverse, mission-driven team eager to work with others who share our passion. If our vision resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
Our product
We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish populations. Our latest innovation, the Hydra 360, is an underwater fish health and feeding camera system featuring 7 camera lenses, integrated 3D sonar, and an advanced onboard computer for real-time AI-powered analytics like pellet tracking and appetite prediction, providing a continuous 360-degree view of the aquaculture pen. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture, cloud pipelines for data processing, and a user-facing web application. As a result, there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.
Above all, Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global, collaborative team.
The role
We’re seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join our team and help us ensure our fish farming customers are successful! In this role, you will help us bring cutting edge technology to traditional and newly emerging farming practices.
Job Responsibilities
Apply your expertise to the design and execution of research projects
Build relationships with farmers and other research collaborators
Deployment and technical support for field research activities
Handling of fish during field experiments
Data entry and annotation
Service, test, and troubleshoot cabinets, cameras, winches, sensors, and other research equipment, and their network configurations
Build and maintain data dashboards and automation scripts to support research and operational workflows
Contribute directly to product development by transitioning research concepts into scalable, commercial solutions
Minimum Qualifications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong empathy, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, engaging attitude
Excellent problem-solving skills
A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Advanced computer skills, including the ability to conduct data analytics and create complex data visualizations through scripting
Ability to travel occasionally for 2-3 days at a time away from Bergen
Availability to accommodate occasional late meetings with teams in other geographies
Fluency in Norwegian and English, in both writing and speech
Physically able to lift 25kg
A valid driver's license and is comfortable driving to remote aquaculture facilities
Bonus Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in relevant aquaculture or technical degree
Previous experience working with fish in an aquacultural setting
Familiarity with Linux, python, AI tools for coding
Prior experience with hydroacoustics, optics, image processing, or computer vision
Previous experience with academic publishing or grant writing
A boat driver's license and comfortable operating boats
Benefits
Competitive salary
Office space in the heart of Bergen
Free lunch and free snacks
Work-sponsored travel
Evolve in a fast-paced environment
Be able to shape a business in its early days
Get ideas, feedback, and suggestions from other best-in-their-field colleagues