Fullstack-utvikler / AI-utvikler – arbeidstrening eller praksis i B2B/industri-startup

Company: RoboConnect Location: Molde, Norway Work type: Full-time or part-time Role type: Internship / student / junior developer / work training Salary: Unpaid in the initial phase Long-term possibility: Paid role may become possible if RoboConnect secures revenue, funding or a suitable commercial basis Short description RoboConnect is building an AI-supported B2B platform that helps industrial companies clarify automation needs before they invest in robotics, automation or system integration. We are looking for a locally based fullstack developer who wants hands-on startup experience and can contribute to the development of RoboConnect’s platform, AI Advisor and internal tools. This is not a co-founder role and not an ordinary paid position at this stage, but it may become a paid role later if the collaboration works well and the company develops commercially. About RoboConnect Many industrial companies know they need to automate, but struggle to define what should be automated, what information is missing, whether the process is ready for investment, and which suppliers they should involve. RoboConnect helps companies move from an unclear automation need to a structured and decision-relevant basis for internal decisions and supplier dialogue. The platform combines industrial automation insight, structured project data, AI-supported needs clarification, project preparation and matching with relevant automation partners. The first focus area is welding automation and high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. We are currently preparing customer pilots and further development of the MVP. Why we need a developer in-house RoboConnect is moving from concept and market validation into product development, pilots and technical iteration. We need stronger internal technical capacity, especially around the AI Advisor, frontend, backend, API integrations, data structure and user flows. The current platform and AI work involves several moving parts, including customer registration, project forms, dashboards, structured project data, AI-assisted needs clarification, report generation and matching logic. We are therefore looking for a developer who can work closely with the founder and contribute practically to building, improving and testing the product. A local candidate in Molde or nearby is strongly preferred, because close collaboration, product discussions and faster iteration will be important. Some remote work may be possible, but we would like in-person collaboration several days per week. What you will work on You will contribute to practical product development for RoboConnect, including: frontend development and user interface improvements

backend development and API integrations

AI Advisor / chatbot functionality for needs clarification

structured data capture from customer conversations or forms

database structure and data handling

dashboards for customers, suppliers and admin users

GitHub workflow, documentation and testing

improving user flows from registration to project clarification

preparing technical demos for pilots and customer feedback

The first tasks will be scoped clearly. The goal is not to build everything at once, but to make focused improvements that can be tested with real users. Who we are looking for We are looking for someone with some practical development experience who wants to build real software in an early-stage startup. You should have experience with, or strong interest in: fullstack development

frontend and backend development

JavaScript / TypeScript

React / Next.js

APIs

databases

GitHub

AI tools, LLMs or chatbot development

structured problem solving

building usable products, not only experimenting with technology

Experience with Tailwind, Supabase, Convex, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Vercel, OpenAI, Anthropic or similar tools is an advantage, but not required if you learn quickly. You do not need to be senior, but you should have built something before and be able to work independently on defined tasks. You must be comfortable with working in a very early-stage startup

incomplete systems and changing priorities

documenting your work clearly

committing code regularly to RoboConnect’s GitHub repository

working with agreed scope and delivery expectations

discussing technical choices openly

asking questions when something is unclear

receiving feedback and improving the solution iteratively

You must not commit API keys, passwords or secrets to GitHub. Production data and production credentials will not be shared during an initial trial period. Language and location Norwegian language skills are strongly preferred, because RoboConnect works with Norwegian industrial companies and customer needs must be understood clearly. Candidates who speak English may also be considered if they are willing to learn Norwegian and can collaborate effectively in Norway. The ideal candidate is located in Molde or within commuting distance. Candidates who can be physically present in Molde several days per week will be prioritized. Practical setup This is initially intended as an unpaid work-training, internship or experience-based role, depending on the candidate’s situation. It may be especially relevant for someone who: wants more practical experience in fullstack development

wants to build real startup/product experience

has completed studies, courses or self-learning but needs real project experience

is registered with NAV and may be eligible for work training or similar arrangements

wants to build a portfolio with meaningful product work

is interested in AI, automation, industrial technology or B2B platforms

RoboConnect will not present this as an ordinary paid employment relationship unless a separate paid agreement is made. If the collaboration works well and RoboConnect secures revenue, funding or another commercial basis, a paid role may become possible later. What you can gain You will get hands-on experience with: building a real B2B SaaS/AI platform

AI-supported product development

industrial automation use cases

customer needs clarification

startup product development

fullstack development in practice

GitHub, documentation, testing and deployment workflow

working close to the founder and team in an early-stage company

This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more than a theoretical project and wants to join in build something that may be used by real industrial companies. About the founder RoboConnect was founded by Elisabet Witsø. The company is based in Molde and connected to the industrial and automation ecosystem in Norway. RoboConnect is still in an early phase, but has completed market validation, interviewed industrial companies and automation partners, completed MVP, and is preparing the next step toward pilots and commercial testing. How to apply Please apply through The Hub and answer the short application questions. Please also include your CV and GitHub profile. The questions are intended to give us a better understanding of your motivation, availability, language skills, practical situation and how you work as a developer.