Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Smarterminds; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarterminds is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Consultant to support clients in the Benelux region from Belgium. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and a competitive Belgian social security benefits package, with potential for an end-of-year bonus.

Candidates should have 6+ years in embedded software, strong Embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR OS experience, and ASPICE compliance. Relocation to Belgium within Europe is required; English fluency is essential for client communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in embedded software development, preferably automotive.
• Strong experience in Embedded C and C++.
• Experience with AUTOSAR OS and BSW configuration.
• ASPICE process compliance and V-Cycle (SWE 3,4,5).
• Solid understanding of RTOS concepts and hands-on experience with real-time OS in embedded environments.
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety development experience.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, etc.) and diagnostics UDS.
• Unit testing experience (Tessy, Unity, or similar).
• Experience with static analysis tools (QAC) and configuration management tools (SVN, Git).
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills. You must be based in Europe and willing to relocate to Belgium.

Skills

Embedded C

Embedded C++

AUTOSAR OS

ASPICE

RTOS

ISO 26262

Automotive protocols

Unit testing

Version control

English fluency

Tools

Tessy

Unity

QAC

SVN

Git

CAN/LIN/Ethernet tooling

Job description

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Embedded Software Consultant to support our clients in Benelux.

You’ll benefit from Belgium’s world-class social infrastructure — including medical insurance, education ranked top-5 globally, and exceptional quality of life — alongside hybrid work flexibility, training coverage, and an end-of-year bonus.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably automotive sector.

Strong experience in Embedded C and C++.

Experience with AUTOSAR OS and BSW configuration.

ASPICE process compliance and V-Cycle (SWE 3,4,5)

Solid understanding ofRTOS conceptsand hands-on experience withreal-time operating systemsin embedded environments.

ISO 26262 Functional Safety development experience.

Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, etc.) and diagnostics UDS.

Unit/interface testing experience (Tessy, Unity, or similar).

Experience with static analysis tools (QAC) and configuration management tools (SVN, Git).

Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

You must be based in Europe and willing to relocate to Belgium

What We Offer

International exposure with major world class projects

Competitive salary with full Belgian social security benefits

Medical insurance + extra DKV global coverage

High quality of life: top healthcare, education, and infrastructure

Hybrid work model with flexible working hours according to project needs

Training budget for certifications & continuous skill development

Modern, supportive leadership focused on growth and autonomy

End-of-year bonus tied to company success