Senior Embedded Software Engineer – IoT & Connectivity

MCA Engineering GmbH; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering Netherlands is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to next-generation connectivity solutions, working on proof-of-concept initiatives, embedded software development and hardware-software integration.

The role requires 8+ years of embedded software experience, strong C++ expertise, and hands-on hardware bring-up with microcontrollers such as STM32/ESP32. Based in Eindhoven, you will join international teams and work across full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong modern C++ and object-oriented design skills.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and embedded integration.
• Knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Cellular tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop proof-of-concept solutions and evaluate connectivity technologies, chipsets, and hardware platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using modern C++.
• Participate in requirements definition, architecture, implementation, testing, and release activities.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and hardware-software integration.
• Develop unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and risk assessment activities.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, software teams, and external technology partners.
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and backlog management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs, prototypes, and software solutions.

Skills

Modern C++

OO design

CI/CD

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering / CS

Tools

CMake

Git

GitHub

Docker

RTOS knowledge

HAL development

Job description

MCA Engineering Netherlands is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to next-generation connectivity solutions, working on proof-of-concept initiatives, embedded software development and hardware-software integration.

The role requires 8+ years of embedded software experience, strong C++ expertise, and hands-on hardware bring-up with microcontrollers such as STM32/ESP32. Based in Eindhoven, you will join international teams and work across full development lifecycle.