Embedded Software Engineer

Akkodis; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Medior Embedded Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing safety-critical railway embedded systems. You will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of software with a strong emphasis on Python and low-level hardware interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in software engineering, at least 5 years of Python experience, and solid skills in embedded systems, C/C++/C#, and networking.

Qualifications

• Medior-level software engineering experience (3–7 years).
• Minimum 5 years of Python development experience.
• Experience with embedded systems and low-level hardware interactions.
• Knowledge of C, C++ or C#.
• Strong networking concepts and protocols knowledge.
• Ability to debug complex system-level issues.
• Autonomous, detail-oriented and a team player.
• Experience in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with a strong focus on Python.
• Contribute to embedded software development, ensuring interaction with hardware and system components.
• Work on components written in other languages such as C, C++ and/or C#.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex, distributed and multi-application environments.
• Analyze and resolve system-level and integration challenges, including hardware/software interactions.
• Develop and maintain communication layers using network and industrial protocols (TCP, UDP, CIP, etc.).
• Ensure robustness, reliability, and performance in safety-critical embedded systems.
• Collaborate closely with software, system, and validation teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Python

Embedded systems

C/C++/C#

Networking

Debugging

Agile

System-level thinking

Job description

For one of our clients, Akkodis is looking for a Medior Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to innovative and safety-critical projects within the railway sector.

Context

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development and maintenance of complex embedded systems used in critical railway environments. This role requires both strong hands-on development skills and the ability to understand software behavior at system and hardware interaction level.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with a strong focus on Python (minimum 5 years of hands-on experience required)
• Contribute to embedded software development, ensuring efficient interaction with hardware and system components
• Work on components written in other languages such as C, C++ and/or C#
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex, distributed and multi-application environments
• Analyze and resolve system-level and integration challenges, including hardware/software interactions
• Develop and maintain communication layers using network and industrial protocols (TCP, UDP, CIP, etc.)
• Ensure robustness, reliability, and performance in safety-critical embedded systems
• Collaborate closely with software, system, and validation teams in an Agile environment

Your Profile

• Medior-level experience in software engineering (typically 3–7 years)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Python development
• Proven experience or strong affinity with embedded systems and low-level interactions
• Good knowledge of at least one additional language: C, C++or C#
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and communication protocols
• Demonstrated ability to debug and analyze complex system-level issues
• Strong analytical mindset with a system-oriented approach
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, and team player

Technical Environment

• Python (core development language)
• Embedded systems & hardware/software integration
• C /C++ / C#
• Network & industrial communication protocols
• Distributed and multi-application architectures
• Safety-critical railway systems