Principal Software Engineer

IAI industrial systems B.V.; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

HID Global is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and contribute to industrial software development. You will stay hands-on in coding, debugging, and validation, translating customer needs into high-quality software solutions while guiding architecture and best practices.

You will own software components, drive robust designs, and mentor engineers across multidisciplinary teams to ensure maintainable, scalable results in a global context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development for industrial or hardware-related applications.
• Strong proficiency in C#, C/C++, Python or comparable languages.
• Experience with software-hardware interaction and machine control software.
• Familiarity with structured software development processes, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop software from specification through design, implementation, testing, integration, and documentation.
• Remain actively hands-on in coding, debugging, integration, and validation of software on machines.
• Analyze customer and system requirements and translate them into high-quality software solutions.
• Act as technical owner for assigned software components and subsystems.
• Ensure software designs are robust, scalable, and reusable across products.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Python

Software development

English communication

Mentoring

Systems integration

Machine control software

Job description

As our Principal Software Engineer, you’ll support HID’s successby:

Essential Duties

Software Development & Implementation

• Develop software from specification through design, implementation, testing, integration, and documentation
• Remain actively hands‑on in coding, debugging, integration, and validation of software on machines
• Analyze customer and system requirements and translate them into high‑quality software solutions

Technical Ownership & Architecture

• Act as technical owner for assigned software components and subsystems, taking responsibility for design choices, code quality, maintainability, and long‑term evolution
• Contribute to system and platform architecture decisions and ensure alignment with agreed architectural principles and standards
• Ensure that software designs are robust, scalable, and suitable for reuse across products where applicable

Quality, Standards & Security

• Ensure software is developed according to agreed coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices
• Apply secure and robust software development practices appropriate for industrial systems and customer environments

Testing, Validation & Maintenance

• Test and validate software functionality against specifications
• Analyze and resolve software‑related issues in delivered machines and installations

Primary Duties

Software Development & Integration

• Integrate third party software components where required

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Perform and contribute to code reviews, actively managing technical debt and improving overall software quality
• Ensure proper documentation of changes and maintain up to date software documentation and manuals

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate user requirements into functional software solutions
• Act as a technical mentor for software engineers, supporting their development through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Support Assembly & Test and Service Engineers by providing technical expertise, training, and knowledge transfer

Platform Awareness & Engineering Improvement

• Develop software with awareness of platform level impact, long term maintainability, and consistency across products
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of software architectures, tools, and development practices within Engineering

  YourExperienceand Background include:

  • Proven experience in software development for industrial or hardware‑related applications
  • Strong experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments
  • Strong proficiency in software development (e.g. C#, C/C++, Python or comparable languages)
  • Experience with software‑hardware interaction and machine control software
  • Familiarity with structured software development processes, testing, and documentation
  • Understanding of software architecture principles and best practices
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues, stakeholders, and customers
  • Strong collaborative mindset and willingness to support and mentor others

  What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and rewards package
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
  • A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
  • Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
  • To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

  Why apply?

  • Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
  • Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
  • Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

  HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

  HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

  If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail].

  Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.