Real Time Motion Platform Software Designer

Sioux Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

28 holidays plus option to buy additional days

Training budget of €6000 per year

Social events within the high-tech community

Job summary

Sioux Technologies in Eindhoven is looking for a Real Time Motion Platform Software Designer to design software controlling complex machines and high-tech systems. You'll support customers in integrating system control software for industries including semiconductor and cleantech.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in software engineering with expertise in Real-Time Linux, C++, and EtherCAT, and a passion for mentoring a team. This role offers flexible working hours and a substantial training budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including software design.
• Strong affinity with real-time systems, focusing on clean architecture.
• Ambition to grow into senior/architect role.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into feasible concepts during project initiation.
• Guide and mentor a team of (senior) engineers.
• Own a module or sub-system throughout the software development cycle.

Skills

Real-Time Linux

MPSoC

C++

C#

Python

CI/CD

Matlab/Simulink

EtherCAT

Job description

Overview

As a Real Time Motion Platform Software Designer, you design and define the software that controls how complex machines or high‑tech systems behave and operate. In this role, you support our customers in creating and integrating system control software for high-tech equipment in the semiconductor, analytical, medical equipment industry, defence, cleantech and emerging, within the Brainport region and beyond. Your software expertise plays a vital role in bringing high-tech solutions to life, for different operating systems, including state machine and real-time aspects.

Responsibilities

You will be working on a toolchain that enables the development of highly customizable real-time software applications for advanced motion control. Among its features are high sample frequencies that enable high controller bandwidths, MIMO control, iterative learning control and setpoint shaping. It connects to system behavior layer via a Sioux proprietary communication framework and the sensor/actuator layer via EtherCAT.

• Translating requirements into innovative, clear, and feasible concepts during the conceptual phase of projects.
• Acting as a bridge between architects and engineers from a technical perspective.
• Owning a module or sub-system throughout the entire software development cycle.
• Applying strong communication skills to effectively guide and mentor a team of (senior) engineers.

From our office in Eindhoven, and occasionally at our clients’ premises, you enjoy working on:

• Translating requirements into innovative, clear, and feasible concepts during the conceptual phase of projects.
• Acting as a bridge between architects and engineers from a technical perspective.
• Owning a module or sub-system throughout the entire software development cycle.
• Applying strong communication skills to effectively guide and mentor a team of (senior) engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including software design with Real-Time Linux, MPSoC, ARM, EtherCAT, C++, C#, Python, CI/CD, and Matlab/Simulink
• Hands-on, eager to learn, and interested in long-term involvement in the Motion platform team
• Actively contributes to the roadmap, strategy, design, and implementation
• Strong affinity with real-time systems, with a focus on clean architecture, design, and maintainability
• Experienced in platform thinking and capable of guiding (temporary) contributors
• Supports projects in system bring-up and infrastructure setup, and enjoys collaboration across different domains
• Ambition to grow into senior/architect role (optional)
• Valid European driving license, open to work flexible times and willingness to frequently travel abroad

Benefits

• Flexible 32-40 hour working week, with room to work from home.
• A healthy work-life balance with 28 holidays plus an option to buy 12 additional holidays.
• You will work with passionate colleagues who share your drive for technology and business success.
• Opportunity to work on challenging high-tech projects by combining expertise in software, electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, mathematics and assembly.
• You get a lot of freedom and responsibility; you know exactly what you are doing.
• Personal coaching and a training budget of €6000 per year for continued development.
• Social events and knowledge-sharing opportunities within the high-tech community.
• Office located in the Brainport region with access to facilities for lunch, sports, music, and Tech Labs.

Compliance

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the US Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Sioux to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.