Embedded C/C++ Emulation Engineer

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Pension

Work from home allowance

On-site gym

Training & development

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking an Embedded C/C++ Emulation Engineer to join our advanced automated sorting systems.

You will work at the interface of software, controls, emulation and mechatronics, developing embedded features and extending simulators and digital twins. The role requires a Bachelor or Master in a relevant field, strong Embedded C/C++ experience, Linux/networking, Python scripting, and a DevOps mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a technical field such as Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong Embedded C/C++ experience with Linux, preferably real-time Linux.
• Experience with industrial networks like Ethernet/IP/CIP.
• Proficient in Python scripting and DevOps practices for CI/CD.
• Experience with digital twins, emulators, or automated test pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software solutions aligned with the controls roadmap.
• Build, stabilize, and maintain automation pipelines and release governance.
• Extend simulators and digital twins integrated with CI/CD for testing.
• Automate deployments across multiple systems with code reviews and tests.
• Establish technical standards and improve developer experience.
• Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities and project sites.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux RT

Industrial networks

Python scripting

CI/CD DevOps

Digital twins

Mechatronics

Embedded controllers

MATLAB integration

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechatronics/Embedded Systems/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Embedded C/C++ Emulation Engineer

Job Title: Embedded C/C++ Emulation Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys working at the boundary between software, controls, emulation and mechatronics. You will work directly on a complex automated sorting system consisting of mechanical, electrical and software components. Your work will not stop at writing code. You will be involved in understanding how hardware components, drives, sensors, actuators and control software interact as an integrated system. Together with software, controls, mechanical and system engineers, you will help improve product functionality, engineering efficiency, testability and product quality.

What you do

• Develop Embedded Features: Develop and maintain embedded software solutions in line with our controls roadmap. Analyze and troubleshoot complex mechatronic system behavior.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Build, stabilize, and maintain automation pipelines, artifact management systems, and release governance to support continuous deployment.
• Scale Emulation Systems: Maintain and extend simulators and digital twins, integrating them with CI/CD pipelines to lift our automated testing capacity.
• Automate Deployments: Bring code reviews and unit tests into the daily flow while automating deployments across different systems.
• Bridge the Chain: Establish technical standards, improve developer experience, and ensure full traceability from Jira through to Gherkin.
• Travel: Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities and project sites to support, evaluate processes, and design improvements

Your profile

• Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Embedded Software Expertise: Solid professional experience writing and reviewing Embedded C code. Experience with C++ is preferred.
• Linux: Experience with Linux and networking in Linux, preferably with real-time Linux
• Industrial Networks: Experience with industrial fieldbuses, such as Ethernet/IP and CIP
• Scripting: Experience with Python or a similar scripting language is preferred.
• DevOps Mindset: Proven track record stabilizing CI/CD pipelines and managing automated deployment environments.
• Emulation & Testing Skills: Experience working with digital twins, hardware simulators, or automated test pipelines.
• Collaborative & Proactive: A reliable team player who naturally shares knowledge and champions distributed ownership.
• Quality Focused: Passionate about automated testing, unit tests, code reviews, and delivering first-time-right software.
• Mechatronics & Systems: Experience with complex mechatronic systems alongside a strong affinity for mechanical and electrical systems
• Embedded Controllers: Experience with embedded controllers (such as Cortex-M, STM32 is strongly preferred.
• MATLAB: Experience with MATLAB and integrating MATLAB-generated C code is strongly preferred.

In this challenging and responsible position

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers.

We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development.

By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4500 to € 5900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.

Company Information

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.