Embedded Software Engineer

Michael Page (Belgium); Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Provident fund

Group insurance

Performance-based bonus

Flexible work-from-home

Job summary

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design, develop and maintain C-based firmware for next-generation embedded products in a global R&D environment.

You will work in a hybrid role, collaborating with international teams, performing testing, debugging and optimization, and supporting product releases and revisions across hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering.
• 7+ years in embedded firmware development.
• Strong C programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded communication protocols.
• Proficient with UART, I2C, ADC, PWM, EEPROM, interrupts, timers.
• Debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Familiar with Git and standard SDLC tools.
• Knowledge of test-driven development an advantage.
• Able to collaborate with international teams; strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C.
• Develop reliable software for next-gen embedded products.
• Create test plans and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate firmware.
• Perform RCA, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Optimize inter-component communication in embedded systems.
• Support new product development, releases, and revisions.
• Manage firmware revisions and engineering change activities.
• Use source control and issue-management tools.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Debugging

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Git

Issue tracking tools

Job description

• Opportunity to work in a global R&D environment.
• Flexible work arrangement with hybrid working options.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established global technology and manufacturing organization with over a century of industry expertise. The company develops innovative commercial equipment and intelligent embedded control systems used by businesses and institutions worldwide.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C programming for electronic control systems.
• Develop reliable and efficient software solutions for next-generation embedded products.
• Create and execute test plans and validation activities to ensure product quality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate firmware on prototypes and production units.
• Perform root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging of firmware and hardware integration issues.
• Optimize communication and interaction between embedded systems, peripherals, and control components.
• Work extensively with embedded interfaces and peripherals, including UART, I2C, ADC, PWM, EEPROM, timers, and interrupts.
• Support new product development initiatives, feature enhancements, and product releases.
• Manage firmware revisions, documentation, and engineering change activities.
• Utilize source control and issue-management tools to support structured development practices.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during pilot builds and production deployments.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience working with microcontrollers and embedded communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of UART, I2C, ADC, PWM, EEPROM, interrupt handling, and timer-based applications.
• Proven experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of embedded applications.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working with issue-tracking and software development lifecycle tools.
• Knowledge of test-driven development or structured software testing methodologies is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with international engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capability, and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in English-speaking environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Housing allowance to support your relocation or living expenses.
• Access to a provident fund for financial security.
• Comprehensive group insurance.
• Performance-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Flexible work-from-home policy to support work-life balance.