Embedded Software Engineer

randstad professional; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training budget and onboarding program

Yacht Academy access to courses

Pension scheme

Job summary

DAF Trucks N.V. in Eindhoven is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to shape the future of heavy‑duty transport technology.

You will ensure high‑tech embedded systems operate reliably and safely before trucks hit the road, turning complex requirements into working prototypes and production-ready applications. You will work with architects and engineering teams to evaluate feasibility and de‑risk architectural choices, delivering solutions in a fast-paced automotive environment with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of embedded software development experience for complex systems (multicore and distributed architectures).
• Hands-on programming experience in C, C++, and Python; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Build proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes, and production-ready software solutions.
• Research emerging frameworks, software technologies, and development methods.
• Perform technical feasibility studies, benchmark evaluations, and trade-off analyses.
• Support supplier assessments and contribute to architecture roadmaps.
• Transfer knowledge to core engineering teams.

Skills

C programming

C++

Python

English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job description:

For our client - DAF Trucks N.V. in Eindhoven - we are seeking a dedicated Embedded Software Engineer.

Are you ready to shape the future of heavy-duty transport technology? As anEmbedded Software Engineer at DAF | PACCAR Electronics in Eindhoven, you ensure that high-tech embedded systems operate reliably and safely before trucks hit the road.

In this position at PACCAR, you operate at the forefront of automotive innovation, turning complex requirements into working prototypes and production-ready applications. Working alongside architects, technical specialists, and engineering teams, you evaluate technical feasibility and de-risk architectural choices before full-scale development begins.

Your primary responsibilities:

• Build proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes, and production-ready software solutions.
• Research emerging frameworks, software technologies, and development methods.
• Perform technical feasibility studies, benchmark evaluations, and trade-off analyses.
• Support supplier assessments and contribute directly to architecture innovation roadmaps.
• Transfer technical knowledge and lessons learned smoothly to core engineering teams.

Functie-eisen

Job Requirements

You will be successful as an Embedded Software Engineer if:

• You possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in embedded software development for complex systems, including multicore and distributed architectures, preferably in the automotive industry.
• You demonstrate hands-on experience programming with C, C++, and Python.
• You have a fluent command of written and spoken English.

Competenties

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking: Strong ability to evaluate complex system technical feasibility and navigate uncertainty independently.
• Adaptive learning capability: Quick to master, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art technologies in fast-paced environments.
• Prioritization & agility: Skilled at balancing focus across multiple early-stage innovation projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset: Effective at sharing insights, working across disciplines, and facilitating knowledge transfer to core engineering teams.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

What do we offer?

• A challenging assignment at a leading international organization.
• A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension and the prospect of permanent employment with the company.
• An excellent salary, based on your expertise and experience. Please note that the max salary is an indication, this is subjective to the DAF salary scales.

Secondary Benefits:

• A monthly Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 10.66% of your salary, which you can use flexibly.
• 25 vacation days + the option to purchase 6 extra days.
• A sabbatical scheme; up to 12 months every three years.
• Flexible public holidays.
• A travel allowance.
• Various bonus schemes.
• The possibility of hybrid working.
• A good pension scheme with ASR Capital.
• Extra allowances for internet, telephone, and a work-from-home budget.
• A training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, and unlimited access to the Yacht Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs.
• Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.

Based on the applications received and the availability of suitable positions, we will select candidates and invite them for an introductory interview to discuss this career opportunity.

Bedrijfsinformatie

About the Company

Our client is the Dutch truck manufacturer DAF with its headquarters and main production facility in Eindhoven. Founded in 1928, the company has grown into one of Europe's most prominent and successful manufacturers of light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.Known for its focus on innovation, driver comfort, and transport efficiency, the company is a global leader in the production of high-quality trucks.

The Global Platform Development (GPD) department is an international engineering organization within PACCAR Electronics, with teams located in both the Netherlands and North America. Working as one global team, they develop common software and electronic platform solutions that support PACCAR's future vehicle programs. This position is based in Eindhoven, where you will collaborate closely with experts across the global organization.