Embedded Software Engineer | Leuven or Espoo

Septentrio; Finland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Septentrio is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, integrate and validate high-accuracy GNSS software for embedded platforms and RTOS/Linux environments.

You will focus on C++ development, embedded systems fundamentals, and reliable integration of software components for Septentrio's next-generation positioning solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive robust production-quality software.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience in embedded software engineering in an industrial or product-development context.
• Strong C++ programming skills and understanding of object-oriented design and modular architectures.
• Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux or Linux-based environments, and memory- and CPU-constrained systems.
• Familiarity with development lifecycle tools: issue tracking, source control, CI, design documentation, testing frameworks.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, unit-test, debug, and document embedded software features in C++.
• Develop software for RTOS, embedded Linux, and resource-constrained platforms.
• Collaborate with peers to translate requirements into modular, efficient software.
• Develop tools/interfaces using Qt, Python, JavaScript and related web technologies.
• Contribute to improving development tools, workflows, and documentation practices.

Skills

C++ programming

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Qt

Python

JavaScript

Continuous integration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CI pipelines

Job description

The Job

We are looking for a motivated, technically skilled, and enthusiastic Embedded Software Engineer to join our PNT Integration Team. Together with your colleagues, you will design, implement, integrate, and validate state-of-the-art embedded software for high-accuracy positioning, navigation, and timing products.

In this role, you will contribute to software running on embedded platforms, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and Linux-based environments. Your focus will be high-quality C++ development, embedded software fundamentals, and reliable integration of software components into Septentrio's next-generation GNSS and hybrid navigation solutions.

Your work will directly contribute to products used in mission-critical applications where accuracy, robustness, and reliability are essential.

Your Mission

In this role, you will focus on two main areas:

Embedded Software Development

• Design, implement, unit-test, debug, and document embedded software features in C++.
• Develop efficient and maintainable software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux-based systems, and resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Work with compilers, linkers, debuggers, profiling tools, and continuous integration pipelines to deliver robust production-quality software.

Software Integration and Tools

• Contribute to developing tools and interfaces using technologies such as Qt, Python, JavaScript and other web technologies.
• Collaborate with peer software engineers, product experts, and algorithm specialists to translate requirements and prototypes into flexible, modular, and efficient software.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development methodologies, tools, workflows, and documentation practices.

Your Qualifications

Must-have Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Industrial Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience in embedded software engineering in an industrial or product-development context.
• Strong C++ programming skills and a solid understanding of object-oriented design, modular software architecture, and code efficiency.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux or Linux-based environments, and software development for memory- and CPU-constrained systems.
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle processes and related tools such as issue tracking, source control management, continuous integration, design documentation, and testing frameworks.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with communication interfaces or protocols such as Ethernet, USB, CAN, Wi-Fi, or similar embedded connectivity technologies.
• Experience with SQL and other database-related technologies.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams is plus.
• Familiarity with GNSS, inertial navigation, sensor fusion, robotics, machine control, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or other positioning-related domains.
• Interest or experience in algorithms, numerical methods, linear algebra, statistics, Kalman filtering, performance evaluation, or optimization.

Our Offer

In exchange for your talent, we offer a very competitive compensation package in a top-notch high-tech, international working environment. At Septentrio you'll have room to grow, both personally and professionally. Our on-boarding plan is legendary, our homework policy family-friendly. Get in touch and help us shoot for the moon, the stars and beyond.