At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S[&]T.

We are currently looking for a Lead Embedded Software Egnineer to join the team in the Rotterdam Area .

If you enjoy being a people manager, leading a talented team of embedded software engineers, but do not want to leave your own technical work as an embedded software engineer completely behind... We are looking for you!

As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge agriculture robotics. You will have a direct influence on the projects by making the right choices for projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading, guiding, and inspiring a multidisciplinary embedded software team throughout all phases of product development.
• Coaching and mentoring team members, focusing on both technical growth and personal development.
• You will encourage collaborative dynamics in the team, creating the ideal atmosphere for the team members to share ideas, ask questions and grow together.
• Translating customer needs into robust, scalable software solutions using test-driven development (TDD).
• Overseeing the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of embedded software.
• Ensuring high code quality through design/code reviews and comprehensive testing strategies.
• Continuously improving Agile processes and team performance.
• Defining and maintaining the technical roadmap in line with product and business objectives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role. You are able to create and maintain a constructive atmosphere where the team members can grow individually and as a team, empowering the open sharing of feedback, curiosity and continuous learning.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems.
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design and test-driven development.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary Agile Scrum teams.
• An empathetic and reliable professional who leads the team by acting as a role model.

Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to [email protected].

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