C++ Software Developer with Algorithmic Experience

Robin Radar Systems; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 vacation days

Training & certifications

Equipment provided

International team

Job summary

Robin Radar, a defence technology leader in radar solutions, seeks a Senior Software Developer to design, implement, and optimize C++ software for mind-blowing radar systems. You will work in a fast-growing R&D team delivering real-time, high-performance software across Linux platforms and integrate with hardware interfaces.

The role emphasizes complex algorithm work (image processing/tracking), software quality, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Linux

Communication in English

Agile/Scrum

Education

MSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qt

PostgreSQL

JSON

XML

GoogleTest

Bitbucket

Jira

Qt Creator

Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

Your next mission

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.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you bring

• 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.

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

What we offer

• 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!

Our hiring process

1. First interview: An introductory conversation with our Head of Software and one of the Team Leads to discuss your background, experience and mutual cultural fit.

2. Coding challenge: A practical take-home C++ assignment designed to let you showcase your technical skills on your own time.

3. Final interview: A technical deep-dive with 2 other team members to review your solution.

Robin Radar is a defence technology leader in detecting, tracking and classifying drones and other small airborne objects. Our radars and software protect military sites, borders and critical infrastructure from drone threats, and also help prevent bird strikes in aviation and reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife. Our work shows up at defence and security sites, airports and wind farms around the world.

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.