Lead Software Architect - Advanced Manufacturing

BOM; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical leadership

International team

Flexible hours

Company car

Pension scheme

Laptop & credit card

Team events

Job summary

SparkNano seeks a Principal Software Engineer to architect, develop, and lead the software behind our advanced manufacturing equipment. You will align software with hardware and process technology, work with external partners, and steer technical direction while traveling to suppliers and customer sites.

You’ll influence architecture, evaluate new technologies, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, international deep-tech environment. Join us to shape next-gen manufacturing software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing software for complex machines, industrial automation, robotics, or high-tech equipment.
• Experience defining software architecture for multidisciplinary systems.
• Strong understanding of software-hardware integration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the software architecture for SparkNano’s machine platform.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software for advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, process, and systems engineers to create integrated machine solutions.
• Coordinate technical activities with external software and hardware partners.
• Drive software integration across internal developments and third-party systems.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and suppliers that improve our products and development processes.
• Support machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Help establish software development standards, best practices, and long-term technical strategy.
• Travel occasionally to suppliers, technology partners, and customer sites.

Skills

Software architecture

Industrial automation

Robotics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

PLC

Embedded systems

Industrial protocols

Job description

SparkNano seeks a Principal Software Engineer to architect, develop, and lead the software behind our advanced manufacturing equipment. You will align software with hardware and process technology, work with external partners, and steer technical direction while traveling to suppliers and customer sites.

You’ll influence architecture, evaluate new technologies, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, international deep-tech environment. Join us to shape next-gen manufacturing software.