Field Application Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor

$89K — $177K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of embedded software development experience and knowledge of embedded hardware
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven ability to collaborate with customers to create tailored solutions
  • Technical support or customer service experience preferred
  • Experience with embedded systems and digital/analog circuits
  • Hands-on proficiency in C/C++ programming
  • Understanding of wireless technologies like BLE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Wi-Fi, and IoT-cloud integration experience.

Responsibilities

  • Understand customer applications and use cases to tailor solutions
  • Proactively market and sell Nordic's solutions to relevant customers
  • Effectively communicate the Nordic value proposition in various formats
  • Respond timely to customer technical inquiries and provide solutions
  • Support Regional Sales Managers, distributors, and representatives
  • Pursue ongoing personal development in technical expertise
  • Potentially assist in process improvements and participate in projects

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • 401k plan with employer match
  • Generous paid leave policies including vacation, sick, and parental leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship programs
  • Discretionary sales bonuses and long-term incentives
Full Job Description
About the job

The role of the Field Application Engineer (FAE) is to use their knowledge and abilities to help the company's customers succeed with their application design.

Key responsibilities
• Understand the customer applications and use cases
• Proactively sell Nordic solutions to key customers
• Successfully articulate the Nordic value proposition both in correspondence and in presentation settings
• Respond to technical inquiries and provide solutions in a timely manner
• Be available to support RSMs, distributors, and representatives
• The FAE must continue to develop their own knowledge and abilities within their area of expertise
• May assist in methodology improvements
• May be assigned to participate in development projects

Qualification and skills
  • At least 1 year of embedded SW development experience with an understanding of embedded HW
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar, experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Ability to work with customers to develop solutions that meet their needs.
  • Experience with technical support and/or customer services is a plus
  • Experience working with embedded systems: digital & analog circuits
  • Hands-on experience with C/C++
  • A technical understanding and working knowledge of wireless technologies: Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE-M and NB-IoT, and/or Wi-Fi
  • Hands on experience working with software to interface IoT devices with cloud software/services like AWS & Azure

Personal Skills
  • Strong customer communication skills in English, written and spoken
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.


Benefits
  • The annual base salary range for this role is ($89,000 - $177,000 USD). Exact salary is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience.
  • We also offer a discretionary sales bonus and long-term incentive plan
  • Medical and Dental benefits. 100% employer paid option for employees.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer paid disability and life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Generous family-friendly leave policies for vacation, personal time, sick time, and parental leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship


Practical details

Location:Boston, MA

Travel: Regular travel throughout the region is expected.

This position will require prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer May be asked to travel with equipment up to 75lbs at tradeshows and tech tours.

Department Sales Role Field Application Locations Boston, Philadelphia Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Level of seniority Experienced Field of expertise Engineering Application deadline June 30, 2026

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