Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

At TOPIC, we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you a seasoned and ambitious Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in C/C++ development, system architecture, and complex R&D environments? As a Senior Engineer, you’ll take ownership of high-performance software solutions, guide technical decisions, and mentor others while contributing to cutting-edge innovations.

"Working at TOPIC gives you a flexible environment where there are amazing and challenging projects to keep on improving yourself"

Tom Verhees I Software Engineer at TOPIC Embedded Systems

What will you do?

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll lead the design and implementation of advanced subsystems and components. You’ll write efficient, maintainable code, optimize for performance and memory, and explore innovative solution approaches. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll elevate technical standards, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the future of embedded systems at TOPIC.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify new subsystems, modules, and component
• Write efficient and maintainable code (C/C++)
• Explore different solution approaches to achieve the best results
• Memory and performance optimization
• Share your expertise to elevate the team, quality, and processes
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in an international, multidisciplinary, and agile environment
• Review code and mentor (junior) engineers
  
  
  

Job requirements

What do we offer you?

This will make you smarter:

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments
• Collaborate with other senior engineers and domain experts
• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy
• Contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions
  
  
  

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract
• An all-in benefits package (€58.000 - €75.000, including 13th month, mobility, pension, extra holidays)
• 26 vacation days (option to buy extra), pension scheme, relocation support
  
  
  

This will keep you healthy:

• Good work-life balance, flexible hours, and hybrid working
• Inspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gym
• Home office support for an inspiring work-from-home setup

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• Regular fun, social, and sports events
  
  
  

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience in software development with C and C++. Expertise of other programming languages like Matlab, Python and Rust is a pré
• Experience with O.O., UML, Unit testing, Agile, design principles, IEC-62304 Medical Software
• Expertise on FPGA development and/or PCB design is a bonus
• You’re proactive, strategic, and solution-driven
• Motivation to continuously improve yourself and develop new skills
• A good command of English, and preferably Dutch language
  
  
  

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We are building a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.