C++ Software Engineer | Embedded Systems | Radar

Akkodis; Hengelo; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car

Hybrid work

Pension

Health insurance

Bike and fitness

Training and coaching

Knowledge sessions

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Akkodis in the Netherlands is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to contribute to advanced radar technology within a real-time development environment. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, writing modern C++ for embedded systems, collaborating with hardware and system engineers, and applying robust design practices.

This role offers flexible working arrangements (hybrid, 1-2 days from home), a competitive salary, and opportunities for growth through training and coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years of C++ software development.
• Proficient in Python development or scripting.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns.
• Familiar with embedded or real-time software systems.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for real-time radar systems.
• Review and improve C++ code quality.
• Apply object-oriented design principles and patterns.
• Configure software on embedded target systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and system engineers.
• Contribute to software integration activities.
• Work with CI/CD and development tooling.
• Develop robust and maintainable software solutions.

Skills

C++ development

Python scripting

Git/Maven/Jenkins

Embedded/RTOS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

Do you want to use your C++ expertise to contribute to advanced radar systems in a high-tech defense environment? Then keep reading!

Welcome to Akkodis

At Akkodis, we bring together engineering and digital expertise to deliver advanced technology solutions across industries. As a consultant, you'll contribute to cutting-edge projects while being part of a strong technical network that supports your professional and personal growth.

In this C++ Software Engineer role, you'll contribute to the development of advanced radar technology within a complex real-time environment. Your work directly impacts the performance, reliability, and maintainability of systems used in mission-critical applications.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team where software, hardware, and system engineering come together. Within this environment, you'll work on modern C++ solutions, support integration activities, and help ensure high software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The software you develop contributes directly to the capabilities and performance of next-generation radar systems.

What you'll be doing as a C++ Software Engineer:

• Developing software for real-time radar systems
• Reviewing and improving C++ code quality
• Applying object-oriented design principles and patterns
• Configuring software on embedded target systems
• Collaborating with hardware and system engineers
• Contributing to software integration activities
• Working with CI/CD and development tooling
• Developing robust and maintainable software solutions

What you need to be successful as a C++ Software Engineer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of C++ software development
• Proficient in Python development or scripting
• Knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns
• Familiar with embedded or real-time software systems
• Experienced with Git, Maven, Jenkins, or similar tools

Why join us?

From day one, you'll benefit from:

• Salary €4,500 - €5,500 plus additional bonus schemes
• Choose whether you want to work 40, 36, or 32 hours
• Up to 36 vacation days to recharge your battery
• Commute comfortably with a lease car or allowance
• Flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week
• A strong pension scheme to build for the future
• Possibility to join our collective health insurance
• A bike- and fitness scheme to keep you moving
• Year-round events, knowledge sessions, and activities
• Personalized development: training and coaching
• Growth opportunities aligned with your ambitions

But that's just the beginning, the real excitement starts in your day-to-day work:

Contribute to advanced radar technology

Develop software for complex real-time systems

Apply modern C++ design principles and best practices

Improve the performance and reliability of critical systems

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Due to the nature of the work and applicable security requirements, only candidates with a nationality from a NATO member state can be considered for this position.