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Embedded Software Engineer – Linux & Microcontrollers
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Embedded Software Engineer developing software for embedded Linux systems and microcontrollers, from requirements through validation and production, for electronic products in the energy, climate control and industrial sectors.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent, Dutch
What you'll do
- Design, develop and test software for embedded Linux systems and microcontrollers.
- Build, customize and maintain Yocto-based Linux distributions, including recipes, layers and board support packages.
- Configure and integrate bootloaders, Linux kernels, device drivers and system services.
- Develop embedded C software for microcontrollers, including peripheral interfaces, communication protocols and application logic.
- Debug software and hardware interactions using appropriate tools and measurement equipment.
- Contribute to requirements, software design, effort estimates and technical risk assessments.
- Own technical work packages through to release: plan activities, anticipate dependencies, organize reviews and tests, and follow up on outstanding actions.
- Meet agreed commitments and communicate progress, risks and potential delays early.
- Improve software quality and maintainability through code reviews, automated testing, documentation and continuous integration.
- Incorporate cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle, applying principles such as least privilege and defense in depth, including Linux hardening, secure boot, secure updates and proactive vulnerability mitigation.
- Collaborate with electronics engineers, architects, project managers and customers throughout development.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
- Proven hands-on experience developing and maintaining embedded Linux systems using Yocto.
- Strong embedded C programming skills and practical microcontroller development experience.
- Experience with low-level debugging, hardware interfaces and protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART or CAN.
- Comfortable working on both Linux-based systems and microcontroller projects.
- Proactive and independent: identify what needs to happen, take initiative, involve colleagues when needed and see actions through to completion.
- Willing and able to use AI models and development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality, while critically reviewing and validating their output.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum, actively contributing to planning, refinement, reviews and continuous improvement.
- Clear communication across disciplines and a practical, collaborative approach.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to have
- Dutch language skills.
- C++ and Python.
- ARM Cortex-A and Cortex-M platforms.
- RTOS-based development.
- CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and Docker.
- Cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements relevant to embedded products.
- Wireless connectivity, control systems or signal processing.
Benefits
- Work on electronic products for the energy, climate control and industrial sectors.
- Follow your designs from development and validation through to manufacturing.
- Join an international team with short communication lines.
- Take responsibility for technical challenges and contribute to better engineering practices.
- Develop your technical expertise and grow professionally.
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About Applied Micro Electronics "AME" BV
Part of the Metis Group, AME develops and manufactures high-quality electronic products for customers in the energy, climate control and industrial sectors. Based in Brainport Eindhoven, it combines electronics, mechanics, software and industrial engineering to turn complex ideas into reliable products.
Key facts
- Brainport Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Electronics manufacturing
- Part of the Metis Group
- Based in Brainport Eindhoven
- Combines electronics, mechanics, software and industrial engineering