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Embedded Software engineer

Posted 28 May 2026
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3 to 6 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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We are looking for Embedded Software Developers to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software solutions for innovative technical systems.

Your role:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software with C programming.
  • Implement and optimize communication protocols, including CANbus.
  • Contribute to system integration and validation activities.
  • Support data flow architecture and data pipelining within embedded systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, testing).
  • Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems issues.
  • Document software design and technical specifications.

Your profile:

  • Dutch language (required full work proficiency).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong programming skills in C.
  • Hands-on experience with CANbus.
  • Experience with data pipelining / data flow architectures.
  • Ability to work onsite in Barneveld 3 days per week.

Working conditions

  • You get a permanent contract
  • You get a lease car with a fuel card
  • Possibility of hybrid working
  • Monthly net expense allowance
  • 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days
  • Pension scheme without personal contribution

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and technology consulting, supporting top-tier clients in their innovation and R&D strategies.

ALTEN Nederland is a key entity within the ALTEN Group, with offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Our 550+ consultants deliver high-value solutions in Technology and IT.

ALTEN is als consultancy en engineering organisatie werkzaam in uiteenlopende (niche-)markten van de hightech sector en de IT. Kennis op het gebied van technologie speelt hierbij een belangrijkere rol, dé centrale pijler binnen ALTEN.
ALTEN zet haar specialistische kennis ook in op het gebied van IT. Kwaliteit en betrouwbaarheid, innovaties op het gebied van Big Data en Internet of Things, het zijn zaken waarin we een actieve rol spelen met toonaangevende partners.

Engineering
Capelle aan den IJssel
Active in 25 countries
800 employees
80% men - 20% women
Average age is 30 years