Senior Software Engineer

TOPIC; Best; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Relocation budget

Pension scheme

13th-month salary

Holiday allowance

Office gym

Home office support

Regular social events

Job summary

TOPIC in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in C++, Python, and solving complex technical challenges. You’ll own high-quality software solutions, lead architectural decisions, and mentor others while contributing to advanced systems in multidisciplinary environments.

The role offers a permanent contract, hybrid working, and an all-in package of €57,000–€76,000 per year, depending on experience, plus relocation support and a competitive benefits suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a related field.
• 5+ years in software development with C++, C and Python in high-tech domains.
• Experience with OO design, UML, unit testing and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and verification of software components.
• Write efficient, maintainable C++, C and Python code for diverse features.
• Explore solution approaches and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary, agile environment.
• Review code and elevate team quality and processes.

Skills

C++

Python

C

OO design

UML

Unit testing

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Embedded Systems

Job description

At TOPIC, we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you a seasoned and ambitiousSenior Software Engineerwith deep expertise in C++, Python, and solving complex technical challenges? As a Senior Engineer, you’ll take ownership of high-quality software solutions, lead architectural decisions, and mentor others while contributing to advanced systems in multidisciplinary environments.

“What I enjoy is the ownership and opportunity you get to grow. Since our team works closely with our clients, you get the luxury of a familial company combined with high-quality high-tech projects. It is the best of both worlds”

What will you do?

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and verification of software components across a wide range of applications, from driver control and algorithm development to UI and human-machine interfaces. You’ll explore innovative solution approaches, ensure code quality and maintainability, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. By sharing your expertise and mentoring junior engineers, you’ll help drive technical excellence and elevate our software standards.

Your responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify new subsystems, modules, and components
• Write efficient and maintainable code (C++, C, Python) for various features such as driver control software, human-machine interfaces, algorithm implementation, and/or UI application development
• Explore different solution approaches to achieve the best results
• Share your expertise to elevate the team, quality, and processes
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in an international, multidisciplinary, and agile environment
• Review code and mentor (junior) engineers

What do we offer you?

This will make you smarter:

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments
• Collaborate with other senior engineers and domain experts
• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy
• Contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract
• An all-in employment package between €57.000 and €76.000 (including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month salary and holiday allowance). Final salary is based on relevant work experience and level of expertise
• 26 vacation days (with the option to purchase additional days), pension scheme and relocation budget (when you relocate to the Netherlands)

This will keep you healthy:

• Good work-life balance, flexible hours, and hybrid working
• Inspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gym
• Home office support for an inspiring work-from-home set up
• Regular fun, social, and sports events

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience in software development with C++, C, and Python in the high-tech domain
• Experience with O.O., UML, Unit testing, Agile and design principles
• You are a team player, solution-oriented, and proactive
• Motivation to continuously improve yourself and develop new skills
• A good command of English, and preferably Dutch

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We are building a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.