Embedded Software Engineer

Ignite Next GmbH; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home policy

Advantageous holiday scheme

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Innatera in the Netherlands is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to work at the intersection of embedded software and semiconductor development. You will contribute to device drivers, debugging hardware-integrated systems, and planning software activities to meet tight schedules.

The role requires a MSc or BSc in electrical engineering or computer science, 3+ years in embedded C, and hands-on experience with Git/GitLab and HIL testing.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Embedded Software development with the C programming language.
• Experience with Version Control Systems, especially Git and Gitlab.
• Experience in HIL testing for embedded targets with a hardware debugger or other tools.
• Experience with requirements tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and test embedded software components such as device drivers.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in embedded systems using hardware tools.
• Plan software development tasks, estimate effort and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide guidance on development strategy and identify risks early.
• Promote best engineering practices across projects and teams.
• Develop and maintain requirements for embedded software of varying complexity.
• Create and maintain tests for embedded software and scripts.
• Collaborate with hardware, application, and other engineers during design and requirements activities.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Git/GitLab

HIL testing

Requirements tools

Education

Electrical engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Hardware debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

To support our new chip releases and SDK product, we are seeking an enthusiastic Embedded Software Engineer to join our HQ in the Netherlands. You will work at the intersection of embedded software and semiconductor development, gaining direct exposure to what is "under the hood" in hardware systems and edge AI.

WE WILL TRUST YOU WITH:

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and testing embedded software components (e.g. device drivers or other software systems of equivalent complexity);

• Debugging and resolving complex issues in embedded systems, and performing root cause investigations for bugs, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debuggers;

• Planning software development activities, breaking larger work packages into tasks, estimating effort, and ensuring that planned items are delivered on time and at the required quality;

• Providing consultation on development strategy and assessing related risks and technical gaps as early as possible;

• Promoting best engineering practices and demonstrating sufficient knowledge and expertise in one's own developments;

• Developing requirements for embedded software components of all complexity levels;

• Implementing and maintaining tests for embedded software (e.g., embedded test programs, scripts);

• Collaborating with engineers of different disciplines in requirements and design activities related to embedded software (e.g., application development, hardware development).

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• MSc or BSc degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent;

• 3+ years of experience in Embedded Software development with the C programming language;

• Experience with Version Control Systems, especially Git and Gitlab;

• Experience in HIL testing for embedded targets with a hardware debugger or other tools;

• Experience with requirements tools.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Previous experience working in the semiconductor industry;

• Good understanding of assembly language for RISC architectures, especially RISC-V;

• Experience with working with Python;

• Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts, Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Neural Networks;

• Experience with Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit development processes;

• Knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail;

• Good organizational, planning, and documentation abilities;

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

WE OFFER YOU:

• A dynamic working environment around a fearless engineering culture;

• Ambitious teams with the freedom to innovate;

• A Flexible working environment (work from home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holiday scheme);

• An inclusive company culture that embraces communication, diversity, and support around holistic and personal development.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Our hiring process is designed to be engaging and efficient. You can expect an initial recruiter screening, a technical interview with the hiring manager, a team interview, and a final culture-fit discussion. For on-site candidates, we also welcome you for an office visit in Rijswijk.

Whether you’re passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.