Our mission
Aquabyte is working to transform the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. By making fish farming more affordable and practical than livestock production, we aim to reduce one of the largest contributors to climate change and help prepare for a growing global population. Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food-production sector in the world, and now is the time to shape how technology helps harvest the sea responsibly and preserve it for generations.

We’re a diverse, mission-driven team, and we’re excited to collaborate with others who share our passion. If our vision resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Our product
We currently focus on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish populations. Our latest innovation, the Hydra 360, is an underwater camera and fish health monitoring system with seven camera lenses, integrated 3D sonar, and an advanced onboard computer that runs real-time AI analytics—such as pellet tracking and appetite prediction—providing a continuous 360-degree view of the aquaculture pen.

The system works at three levels: on-site hardware for capturing images, cloud services for processing data, and a user-facing web application. That means there are many moving parts and plenty of exciting technical challenges across the entire stack.

Above all, Aquabyte is a customer-focused company. Our product development is guided by what fish farmers need, and we prioritize customer satisfaction in everything we do. We are committed to building a global, collaborative team.

The role
We’re looking for a Research and Development Engineer to join our team and help ensure our fish-farming customers succeed. In this role, you’ll apply cutting-edge technology to both traditional and emerging farming practices.

Job Responsibilities
– Apply your expertise to design and execute research projects
– Build relationships with farmers and other research collaborators
– Support deployment and provide technical assistance for field research activities
– Handle fish during field experiments
– Perform data entry and annotation
– Service, test, and troubleshoot equipment such as cabinets, cameras, winches, sensors, and related network configurations
– Build and maintain data dashboards and automation scripts to support research and operational workflows
– Help drive product development by turning research ideas into scalable, commercial solutions

Minimum Qualifications
– Strong organization skills and attention to detail
– Empathy, excellent communication skills, and a positive, engaging attitude
– Strong problem-solving abilities
– A clear commitment to continuous learning and improvement
– Advanced computer skills, including data analytics and scripting to create complex data visualizations
– Ability to travel occasionally for 2–3 days at a time away from Bergen
– Flexibility to accommodate occasional late meetings with teams in other time zones
– Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken
– Ability to lift 25 kg
– A valid driver’s license and comfort driving to remote aquaculture sites

Bonus Qualifications
– BS/MS/PhD in a relevant aquaculture or technical field
– Experience working with fish in an aquaculture setting
– Familiarity with Linux, Python, and AI tools for development
– Experience with hydroacoustics, optics, image processing, or computer vision
– Experience with academic publishing or grant writing
– A boat operator’s license and comfort operating boats

Benefits
– Competitive salary
– Office space in central Bergen
– Free lunch and free snacks
– Travel supported by the company
– Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment
– Chance to help shape the business in its early stages
– Get ideas, feedback, and suggestions from experienced colleagues

At Aquabyte, we value interesting people with unique backgrounds. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.