C++ Software Developer with Algorithmic Experience

Rotterdam Innovation City; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 days holiday

Training & certifications

High-end equipment

International team

Social events

Job summary

Robin Radar is seeking a Software Developer to help create mind-blowing radar software. You will develop and adapt software for our radar products, with emphasis on complex algorithms and real-time performance in a Linux environment.

Join an agile R&D Software Development Team reporting to a team lead, with strong emphasis on quality, testing, and collaboration across departments. This role offers a hybrid work model, ongoing learning, and the chance to contribute to safety-critical radar tech.

Qualifications

• MSc in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• 5+ years' experience as a C++ software developer with C++17/20.
• Extensive Linux experience with multithreaded code and real-time environments.
• Proficiency in Qt and complex algorithms with real-time performance.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, JSON, XML.
• Familiarity with GoogleTest and low-level hardware interactions.
• Experience with Bitbucket/Jira, Qt Creator and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and Agile/Scrum.
• Excellent English communication; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient C++ code for complex algorithms.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise solutions.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Collaborate with other departments on software system design and maintenance.
• Analyze information to plan installation of new or modified systems.
• Consult with engineering on interfaces and performance requirements.
• Provide direction to software programming and documentation.

Skills

C++ 17/20

Multithreaded programming

Real-time systems

Qt framework

English communication

SDLC & Agile/Scrum

Low-level hardware interactions

Linux development

Education

MSc in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or related

Tools

Bitbucket/Jira

Qt Creator

CI/CD (Jenkins)

PostgreSQL

JSON

XML

Job description

Do you like being ahead of the curve? Do you want to work on developing software for new, market-leading technology?

As a Software Developer at Robin Radar, you will do just that! The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to directly work on our software development and will be able to build, adapt, and modify the software of our radar products.

To put it in simple terms, you will develop mind-blowing radar tech! Your work will be crucial, as equipping our radars with the best performing software also creates a better functioning product for our customers and increases safety, too. Not only that, but you would be part of an amazing, growing, and agile R&D Software Development Team, reporting to a team lead who is there to support and guide you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code with a special focus on complex algorithms.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Working with other departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate software hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Give direction to software programming and documentation development.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a C++ software developer with current knowledge of (advanced) C++ 17/20 standards.
• Extensive experience developing and deploying software on Linux, with a strong grasp of multithreaded code and real-time environments.
• Proficiency in Qt and experience with complex algorithms (e.g., image processing or tracking) with real-time performance.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases, JSON, and XML.
• Familiarity with low-level hardware interactions and unit testing using GoogleTest.
• Experience with Bitbucket (or similar), Jira, Qt Creator and CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent communication in English (Dutch proficiency is a plus).

Nice to have

• Experience with radar systems or a similar industry.
• Experience with embedded systems design.

N.B. All applicants, we realize that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don't be afraid to apply even if you feel you don't meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there's plenty to learn on the way!

But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.

Please note: We will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

What's In For You

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Commuting allowance: our teams work hybrid.
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days).
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role.
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin is a technology leader in tracking and classification of small objects. Our mission is to increase the safety of people and wildlife by preventing bird strikes in aviation, reducing the environmental impact of wind farms, and protecting humans and critical infrastructure against drones. We achieve this by combining purpose-built radars with unique software algorithms.

This powerful combination allows us to provide actionable information that empowers users to prevent serious incidents.

We’re growing. Fast. In fact, we are one of the top 10 fastest‑growing companies in the Netherlands. But despite this growth, we stay true to our core values of trust, ownership and aiming high. At Robin, you don’t join just a team. You join a collective of bright minds driven by the belief that ‘doing things better’ is a continuous challenge.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You’ll fit right in, we’re saving you a seat.