Senior Software Design Engineer

NextLink Group; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Software Architect to turn roadmaps into scalable software architectures and guide external Scrum teams from prototype to delivery. You will develop high-performance C++ and 3D rendering solutions while mitigating technical risks.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in senior/architecture roles, with strong hands-on C++ (C++20) and 3D rendering experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent in computer science, engineering or mathematics.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in senior technical or architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise in modern C++ (C++20) and SOLID, TDD.
• Experience with 3D rendering (DirectX/OpenGL) and computational geometry.
• Excellent architectural vision and communication; leadership across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Turn product roadmaps into scalable software architectures.
• Guide external Scrum teams from prototype to delivery.
• Develop high-performance C++ and 3D rendering solutions.
• Identify and reduce technical risks early.
• Drive engineering quality through Agile practices.

Skills

C++20

Clean Architecture

TDD

SOLID principles

3D rendering

Computational geometry

Architectural leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

DirectX

OpenGL

Job description

Eindhoven, Netherlands | Posted on 10/06/2026

Key responsibilities

• Turn product roadmaps into scalable software architectures.
• Guide external Scrum teams from prototype to delivery.
• Develop high-performance C++ and 3D rendering solutions.
• Identify and reduce technical risks early.
• Drive engineering quality through Agile practices.

Requirements

Here's a shorter, sharper version:

You are successful in this role if you:

• Hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Bring 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior technical or architecture role.
• Have strong hands-on expertise in modern C++ (C++20), Clean Architecture, TDD, and SOLID principles.
• Have experience with 3D rendering (DirectX/OpenGL) and computational geometry.
• Strong architectural vision and clear communication.
• Collaborative leadership across international teams and partners.
• Analytical, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges.
• Adaptable and effective in fast-paced, multi-site environments.