ALTEN Nederland
Embedded Software Engineer
ALTEN NederlandNetherlands20 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering

ALTEN NL - Senior Embedded Software Engineer


We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our global, cross-functional team developing cutting-edge solutions in industrial automation. You will collaborate with experts from Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, and Product & Advanced Services Sales to drive innovation and shape next-generation products and services — including hygienic industrial PCs and virtualized Machine/Edge/AI Controllers with secure connectivity to industrial dataspaces.



Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to multidisciplinary development projects for advanced Industrial Automation products, including Industrial PCs, HMIs, and Robotics.
  • Lead the software development of our next-generation Virtualized Machine Controllers integrated with Industrial PCs.
  • Take product ideas from concept through to development and deployment.
  • Collaborate with international teams across Europe, the USA, and Japan.



Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong background in embedded software development, with attention to IoT security practices.
  • Proficient in C and C++ programming.
  • Hands-on experience with RTOS (such as Linux or equivalents) and confident writing code in real-time environments.
  • Solid understanding of driver development.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Familiar with modern CI/CD tools and environments (e.g. Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab).
  • A methodical mindset, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
  • Results-driven, responsible, detail-oriented, and proactive in your work approach.
  • Dutch proficiency preferred.



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



Why join us?

  • Exciting Projects Across Key Industries: Contribute to meaningful initiatives in sectors like defence, transport, telecom, and finance, where your expertise makes a real impact.
  • A Broad Range of Clients: Collaborate with both major companies and smaller players, offering you rich and varied professional experiences.
  • Focus on Career Development: Grow your skills through continuous training, industry events, and daily collaboration with top experts in your field.
  • A Culture of Innovation & Teamwork: Thrive in an environment that values creativity, encourages knowledge-sharing, and promotes collaborative success.



About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and technology consulting, supporting top-tier clients in their innovation and R&D strategies. With over 57,000 employees in more than 30 countries, we operate across diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, telecom, finance, energy, and life sciences.

ALTEN Netherlands 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. For over 20 years in the Netherlands, we have contributed to impactful projects in high-tech, defence, transport, telecom, and finance, supporting companies in their technological transformation.

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