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Embedded Software Engineer

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Posted 22 Jan 2026
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2 to 8 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
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Degree level
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English (Fluent)

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As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our teams and work on client projects in Limburg, Netherlands.

The Position

As an Embedded Software Engineer you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for automotive UI and infotainment systems
  • Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level drivers
  • Integrate software with automotive hardware platforms (MCUs, SoCs, displays, sensors)
  • Collaborate with UX, HMI, and system teams to translate design concepts into technical solutions
  • Debug, test, and optimize embedded software for performance, stability, and reliability
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture decisions
  • Ensure compliance with automotive standards and best practices

Your profile

  • Completed bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or similar
  • Strong experience in embedded C/C++ development
  • Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, or similar)
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux or bare-metal systems
  • Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes
  • Understanding of hardware and software interaction in embedded environments

Working Conditions

  • 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

What we offer

  • Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
  • A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
  • A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
  • An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN Nederland operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN Nederland offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

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