Embedded software developer

Atlas Copco Group; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Onboarding program

Résumé du poste

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk, Belgium, is seeking an embedded software engineer to design, implement, test and evolve embedded software platforms used across our product portfolio.

You will develop low-level components in C/C++/Rust, troubleshoot, and apply CI/CD and automated testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and long-term reliability. The role operates in a hybrid model at the Belgium site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Hands-on embedded software development in C/C++/Rust.
• Solid understanding of OS internals, RTOS, embedded architectures, and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of software design, OO design, and Python scripting is a plus.
• From entry-level to several years of experience in embedded code.

Responsabilités

• Develop and evolve low-level embedded software components in C/C++/Rust.
• Troubleshoot issues from development to field support and perform root-cause analyses.
• Apply CI/CD practices and automated testing to ensure quality.
• Participate in architectural design reviews and maintain technical specifications.
• Support release activities for long-term platform reliability.
• Work in a hybrid model at the Wilrijk site in Belgium.

Connaissances

C/C++/Rust

RTOS

Linux development

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Software Eng/Embedded Systems

Description du poste

Are you a passionate software engineer with a strong interest in cyber-physical systems, real-time operating systems, and embedded platform development? Do you want to build high-performance, reliable software platforms that power industrial control systems across Atlas Copco's global product lines?

What does an embedded software developer do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? Working within the Operating System & System Software department and reporting to the Team Manager, you will contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and evolution of embedded software platforms used across our product portfolio. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable software throughout the full product lifecycle.

Your daily flow involves developing and enhancing low-level embedded software components in C, C++, or Rust within Linux-based environments. You will troubleshoot software issues from early development testing through to field support, perform root-cause analyses, and implement preventive actions. Applying engineering best practices - such as code reviews, continuous integration (CI/CD), and automated testing, you ensure strict compliance with quality standards. Additionally, you will participate in architectural design reviews, maintain technical specifications, and support recurring release activities to ensure long-term platform reliability. You will work via our hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk.

Your skills and experience

At Atlas Copco Group, our slogan for various positions is "hire for attitude & train for skill". We train you for these positions through on-the-job-training. Do you only partly meet the profile as outlined below? No problem! We still encourage you to apply and take this opportunity. Who knows, on-the-job-training may be available for you for this position.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field

Practical knowledge of embedded software development using C, C++, or Rust

Understanding of operating system internals, real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded architectures, and Linux development environments

Familiarity with software design principles, object-oriented design, and modeling techniques; scripting skills in Python are considered an asset

From entry-level (including relevant academic or personal projects) to several years of hands-on professional experience in embedded software engineering

Strong analytical problem-solving skills, curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills with a high sense of ownership and accountability

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning.

You will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program (including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather), continuous learning opportunities through our local training center, and access to global career pathways. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

At Atlas Copco Group, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration at our office in Wilrijk, Belgium.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

Visit the Atlas Copco Group website