Join Appear, and you will take on an engaging role as a Quality Assurance and System Robustness Engineer. Headquarter at Lysaker, Appear is a multidisciplinary engineering organization with expertise in hardware, software, and FPGA. Nearly every aspect of our product is developed in-house, and our products and solutions are known for high quality, flexibility and configurability.


About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated System Robustness Engineer who is passionate about developing and maintaining reliable, robust system solutions. As part of the QA team, this role is crucial in ensuring that our systems meet the highest standards of performance and stability.
You will collaborate closely with development teams and the QA team to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers. In this role, you will also become an expert and internal resource in the broadcast domain, with in-depth knowledge of robustness requirements and common system setups in the industry.


Responsibilities:

• Perform tests to assess system robustness and document results

• Simulate scenarios to identify performance issues

• Provide recommendations and ensure broadcast integration

• Define requirements and validate solutions with teams

Develop Python scripts to perform automated testing of system robustness, analyze test results, and log them for documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience in broadcast systems and robustness standards

• Proficiency in IP, SMPTE protocols, SDI, video, and audio systems

• Skilled in performance testing, fault analysis, and system optimization

• Skilled in using Python tools (e.g., pytest) for performance testing, fault analysis, and system optimization

• Familiarity with network emulators, stream generators, and test equipment (e.g., Tektronix Prism, Phabrix)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

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

Join Us: Join Appear and together we can build remarkable solutions for our customers. You can read more about Appear on our website. Be part of a company that actively participates with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardization and foster continuous innovation.


Application deadline: December 31st
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.
Our extensive client base, including world-leading content creators like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Formula 1, NHL, and Riot Games, rely on our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with utmost integrity and efficiency. This trust underscores our position at the pinnacle of live production technology, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the critical demands of the most prestigious live events worldwide.

Founded in 2004, Appear has established itself as a leader in the industry. Thanks to our world-renowned team of experts and their relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility, we are at the forefront of innovation in live production technology.
We actively participate with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardisation and foster continuous innovation. Our excellence is internationally recognised through numerous accolades, including the prestigious NAB Excellence in Sustainability Award and TVBEurope’s Best in Market, celebrating our achievements in sustainability and technological leadership.