Software Engineer - smart home applications Engineering · Veurne, BE ·

Prado; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

In-office 4 days/week

Warm, family-driven environment

Job summary

Prado is seeking a Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge smart home applications in a connected hardware-software environment. You will focus on high-performance Rust-based software with secure communication for constrained devices, and collaborate with R&D to align software with hardware.

The role emphasizes unit testing, exploring new technologies, and clear documentation within a dynamic, growing team in Belgium. English proficiency is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in CS/Software Engineering/IT or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Rust experience is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with MQTT, Matter, KNX or gRPC.
• A fascination with AI and open experimentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient English; Dutch knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and secure communication protocols for smart home devices.
• Build high-performance, reliable software using Rust.
• Write unit tests to ensure long-term software quality.
• Monitor new technologies and selectively integrate them.
• Create and maintain clear documentation to support collaboration.
• Work within a dynamic team in a fast-growing company.

Skills

C++

Rust

MQTT

Matter

KNX

gRPC

English

Dutch

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT or related field

Job description

whoweare

Atprado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. Since launching our first flagship product in 2021, we have grown into a fully integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions. Our strong R&D focus and targeted M&A strategy fuel our rapid expansion, with 150 + colleagues operating across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

As a software engineer, the focus lies on the development of cutting-edge smart home applications within a connected hardware-software environment. These applications will be developed using Rust ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. Collaboration with the R&D team is key to aligning software functionality with hardware capabilities, and to define the requirements for new developments.

whatyouwilldo

• Efficient and secure communication protocols for smart home devices are implemented and optimised for constrained environments.

• Develop high-performance, reliable and secure software using Rust.

• Unit tests are written before, during, or after feature development to ensure long-term software quality.

• New technologies and trends in smart home development are actively monitored and selectively integrated.

• Documentation and clear communication support effective collaboration within the team.

• Work takes place within a dynamic team of talented professionals in a rapidly growing company.

whatwearelookingfor

• Master’s degree (or equivalent through experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related engineering field

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience.

• Strong programming skills in modern C++.

• A first experience with Rust as a programming language is a strong asset.

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT, Matter, KNX, or gRPC.

• A fascination with AI, and a desire to work in an environment that encourages open experimentations and explorations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• A proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and in a team.

• Proficient communication skills in English; knowledge of Dutch is advantageous.

whatweoffer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.

• Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.

• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.

• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.

• A minimum of 4 days in-office presence per week is required to support the team cohesion.