Embedded Engineer

ROM Utrecht Region; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary including pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Vitestro is pioneering autonomous blood collection and seeks an embedded engineer to develop and maintain the real-time Linux platform at the heart of the Aletta ARPD device. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware to ensure performance, reliability, and safe operation of medical technology.

The role includes building automated tests, debugging complex system-level issues, and delivering OS updates.

Qualifications

• Real-time embedded Linux experience required.
• C/C++ programming and debugging skills essential.
• Experience with performance testing and regression detection.
• Familiarity with software update and patching mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the real-time embedded Linux platform.
• Build automated testing to understand changes affecting the device.
• Contribute to debugging and root-cause analysis of complex issues.
• Investigate complex performance and reliability issues.
• Deliver changes to the OS and its networked subsystems.
• Develop a nightly testing pipeline that integrates software changes.
• Ensure performance is measurable and regressions are visible.
• Support devices in the field.

Skills

Real-time embedded Linux

C/C++ programming

Profiling and debugging

Automated performance testing

Troubleshooting complex issues

Networked subsystems

Software update mechanisms

Device security principles

Operating systems

Device performance measurement

Cross-boundary collaboration

Job description

Vitestro is pioneering the future of blood collection with the Aletta® Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device™ (ARPD™). Founded in 2017 in Utrecht, the company combines advanced imaging technologies with robotics and AI to perform diagnostic blood draws autonomously, addressing healthcare staffing shortages and enhancing patient experiences.

As an embedded engineer, you will work at the intersection of software and hardware, developing and maintaining the real-time embedded Linux platform at the heart of the Vitestro device. Your role is crucial in ensuring the performance and reliability of our innovative blood collection technology, directly impacting patient care and healthcare efficiency.

• Develop and maintain the real-time embedded Linux platform
• Build automated testing to understand changes affecting the device
• Contribute to debugging and root-cause analysis of complex issues
• Investigate complex performance and reliability issues
• Deliver changes to the OS and its networked subsystems
• Develop a nightly testing pipeline that integrates software changes
• Ensure performance is measurable and regressions are visible
• Support devices in the field
• Strong background in real-time embedded Linux and networked subsystems
• Hands-on experience with profiling and debugging on Linux
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues
• Familiarity with software update and patching mechanisms
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or automotive
• Involvement with software updates or remote diagnostics
• Competitive salary including pension plan
• 25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position
• Working together in a high-skilled team
• Frequent out-of-work activities with the team
• Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche

Skills required for the job

Real-time embedded Linux C/C++ programming Profiling and debugging Automated performance testing Troubleshooting complex issues Networked subsystems Regression detection Software update mechanisms Device security principles Operating systems Device performance measurement Cross-boundary collaboration