Embedded Software Engineer: AI Edge for Defense

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vydar is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize software for resource-constrained platforms used in defense applications. You will work with a compact team on missile platforms, UAVs, drones, and sensing networks, emphasizing low-level development and real-time performance.

You will collaborate with the founding team and partners to bring solutions from lab to field deployments, contributing across firmware, OS, and application layers while debugging complex

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• MSc preferred, BSc considered with relevant experience.
• Strong experience with embedded C, Rust or C++.
• Understanding of real-time systems and concurrency.
• Ability to debug complex system-level issues independently.
• Good communication in English (Dutch is a plus).
• NATO-friendly citizenship or valid EU work permit.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for resource-constrained systems.
• Debug embedded hardware and software issues using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Define and maintain software architecture across firmware, OS, and application layers.
• Optimize performance, latency, and power consumption.
• Support field testing, system bring-up, and on-site validation of deployed systems.

Skills

Embedded C

Rust

C++

Real-time systems

Concurrency

English communication

Education

MSc preferred

BSc with relevant experience

Degree in Computer Science/Embedded Systems/Computer Engineering

Tools

FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

ROS/ROS2

Python

Job description

Vydar is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize software for resource-constrained platforms used in defense applications. You will work with a compact team on missile platforms, UAVs, drones, and sensing networks, emphasizing low-level development and real-time performance.

You will collaborate with the founding team and partners to bring solutions from lab to field deployments, contributing across firmware, OS, and application layers while debugging complex