Senior Firmware Engineer

Benchmark; Almelo; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus (up to 5%)

40 days off per year

Benchmark Academy training

Flexible working hours

International high-tech environment

Ownership culture

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a Senior C++ Firmware Engineer to own software subsystems for advanced Test & Measurement products in Almelo, The Netherlands. You will contribute to VNA and mmWave measurement capabilities, calibration workflows, and robust firmware verification, while leveraging AI-assisted tools to boost productivity and maintain full engineering ownership.

You’ll collaborate with international teams across hardware, firmware, and customer-facing engineering, applying modern C++

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Strong professional experience with modern C++ software development
• Experience working with large-scale instrument software or firmware codebases
• Experience with C++ templates, generic programming, and modern software design principles
• Experience with Qt application development
• Experience with firmware development, hardware communication, and device control
• Advanced knowledge of multithreading and concurrent software architectures
• Experience with Visual Studio and CMake-based development environments
• Strong understanding of SCPI protocols and instrument control
• Experience with Python-based automated testing and verification
• Experience with unit, integration, and system-level testing
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or similar technologies
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently execute work packages and take technical ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience collaborating within distributed or international engineering teams using Git

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of firmware and software subsystems within advanced Test & Measurement products
• Analyze and extend existing C++ software architectures and instrument software platforms
• Develop and integrate new functionality for VNA and mmWave measurement systems
• Implement calibration-related features and measurement workflows
• Support integration of mmWave converters and high-frequency measurement capabilities
• Design, implement, and maintain SCPI-controlled instrument functionality
• Develop and execute automated verification and validation activities
• Create and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
• Ensure software quality through unit, integration, and system testing
• Collaborate with system architects, firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and customer-facing technical teams
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges at an early stage
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices
• Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation

Skills

C++ development

Qt

Multithreading

Python testing

SCPI

AI-assisted development

Git

GitHub Copilot

CMake

Visual Studio

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering / CS / EE / Physics

Tools

Visual Studio

CMake

Git

PyTest

Jira/Confluence

Qt

Job description

Senior C++ Firmware Engineer (VNA & Test & Measurement)

Location: Almelo, The Netherlands / Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

About Benchmark

At Benchmark, we develop innovative technology solutions that help our customers bring advanced products to market. Our engineers work on complex systems in high-tech environments, contributing to products that require precision, performance, and reliability.

To support the continued development of advanced RF and Test & Measurement solutions, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior C++ Firmware Engineer with expertise in Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), RF measurements, and instrument software development.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge measurement systems, extending instrument capabilities into the mmWave domain while collaborating with international engineering teams operating at the forefront of high-frequency technology.

The Role

As a Senior C++ Firmware Engineer, you will take technical ownership of software subsystems within advanced Test & Measurement products. You will contribute to the integration of mmWave converter functionality, development of calibration-related features, firmware verification, and enhancement of VNA measurement capabilities up to 170 GHz.

You are comfortable working with large existing software architectures and can effectively analyze, modify, and extend complex instrument software while maintaining product quality and performance.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines strong C++ development capabilities with practical understanding of RF measurements, calibration concepts, and automated verification methodologies.

You will also leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or similar technologies to improve development efficiency while maintaining full engineering ownership of the solution delivered.

Your Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of firmware and software subsystems within advanced Test & Measurement products
• Analyze and extend existing C++ software architectures and instrument software platforms
• Develop and integrate new functionality for VNA and mmWave measurement systems
• Implement calibration-related features and measurement workflows
• Support integration of mmWave converters and high-frequency measurement capabilities
• Design, implement, and maintain SCPI-controlled instrument functionality
• Develop and execute automated verification and validation activities
• Create and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
• Ensure software quality through unit, integration, and system testing
• Collaborate with system architects, firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and customer-facing technical teams
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges at an early stage
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices
• Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Strong professional experience with modern C++ software development
• Experience working with large-scale instrument software or firmware codebases
• Experience with C++ templates, generic programming, and modern software design principles
• Experience with Qt application development
• Experience with firmware development, hardware communication, and device control
• Advanced knowledge of multithreading and concurrent software architectures
• Experience with Visual Studio and CMake-based development environments
• Strong understanding of SCPI protocols and instrument control
• Experience with Python-based automated testing and verification
• Experience with unit, integration, and system-level testing
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or similar technologies
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skillsAbility to independently execute work packages and take technical ownership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience collaborating within distributed or international engineering teams using Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
• RF measurement and calibration expertise
• Knowledge of S-parameter measurements, leveling, and ALC concepts
• Experience within the Test & Measurement industry
• Experience with mmWave converters and high-frequency measurement systems
• Familiarity with Spectrum Analyzer or Signal Generator products
• Experience with automated test frameworks such as PyTest
• Experience working within remote or customer-hosted development environments
• Experience interacting directly with technical customer stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of high-frequency RF systems above 110 GHz
• On-wafer measurement experience
• Familiarity with measurement simulation environments
• Experience with Jira and Confluence

What Benchmark Offers

At Benchmark, you work on products that truly matter. We are an organization where you are given freedom, where entrepreneurship is valued, and where you can turn your ideas into reality. We offer a dynamic environment that enables you to grow quickly, take ownership, and make a real impact. You become part of a global company while still enjoying the pragmatic and down-to-earth culture that defines our Almelo site.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary: A monthly gross salary ranging from €5.281,- to €7.010,- based on a full-time employment contract, depending on your experience and educational background.
• Quarterly bonus: Performance-based and linked to company results, with the opportunity to earn up to 5% of your quarterly salary.
• Excellent time off package: Enjoy 40 days off per year, consisting of 27 vacation days and 13 ATV days.
• Growth and development opportunities: Through our extensive Benchmark Academy training portfolio, as well as external courses and education programs aligned with both your ambitions and our business needs.
• Flexible working hours: We value results over rigid schedules and offer flexibility in organizing your workday.
• Collaborative learning culture: Through initiatives such as Lunch & Learn sessions, we encourage knowledge sharing across teams. Our Pitch Discovery Sessions provide dedicated space to explore your own ideas, experiment with new technologies, and drive innovation.
• International high-tech environment: Work alongside talented colleagues across multiple disciplines and locations on complex and meaningful technology projects.
• A culture of ownership and innovation: We encourage continuous improvement, initiative, and the freedom to influence how we work and develop solutions.

Providing a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is an integral part of the application procedure at Benchmark.