Software Engineer (Embedded / Industrial Systems)

Make it in the North; Sneek; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Vacation days

Permanent contract

Annual bonus

Travel stipend

Lunch provided

Professional development

Job summary

Movacolor in Sneek develops high-precision dosing systems for the plastics industry. The Software Engineer role directly controls machines, materials, and processes, requiring reliability, accuracy, and performance in real-world industrial environments.

You will join a small, multidisciplinary R&D team where software, systems, mechanical engineering, and product support collaborate to build robust embedded solutions and advance modular architectures, with hands-on testing and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years embedded software development experience.
• Background in industrial automation, controls or hardware environments.
• Strong experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Confidence working with existing and legacy systems.
• Hands-on mindset and continuous learner.
• Experience with C# and Qt.
• Experience applying AI in software development.

Skills

C

C++

Python

C#

Qt

Linux

AI in software development

Tools

Qt framework

Linux Embedded

Job description

# Software Engineer (Embedded / Industrial Systems)* Sneek* MovacolorApply at MovacolorPosted on October 23, 2026**Quickly to:*** Introduction* Apply* Introduction* ApplyApply at MovacolorAt Movacolor, software is not an isolated discipline; it is at the core of how physical systems perform in the real world. We design and build high-precision dosing systems for the plastics industry, used globally in demanding industrial environments. The software you develop directly controls machines, materials, and processes, where reliability, accuracy, and performance truly matter. This is a role for engineers who want to build, understand, and improve real systems, not just abstract layers. It is based onsite in Sneek, where our systems are developed, tested, and improved hands‐on.**Your environment** You will be part of a small, multidisciplinary R&D team where software, systems, mechanical engineering, and product support come together.**The challenge** You will work in an environment where:Software interacts directly with hardware, sensors, and motion control Systems must perform reliably under real-world industrial conditions A proven platform is continuously improved while the next generation is being shaped Engineering decisions have a direct and visible impact on products in the field You will contribute to both Strengthening and evolving an existing system Building the foundation for future modular, distributed architectures The technology landscape Linux-based embedded systems Qt framework (GUI and control logic) Industrial control systems with real-time behavior Monolithic architecture evolving toward modular, microcontroller-driven systems Increasing adoption of AI to support development, testing, and system insight**What you bring** Minimum of 3 years’ experience in embedded software development A background in industrial automation, controls, or hardware-related environments (essential) Strong experience with Linux-based embedded systems (essential) Experience with C, C++ and Python (essential) Confidence working in and improving existing and legacy systems (essential) A hands-on mindset, curiosity, and a drive to continuously learn (essential) Experience in working with C# and Qt Experience in applying AI in software development (automation, scripting, AI agents) Interest in architectural evolution and system design**Why Movacolor** Work on real industrial products used across the globe See your work move from code to machines in operation Combine deep technical work with tangible impact Be part of a company where engineering drives innovation Contribute to shaping the next generation of our software platform A competitive salary in accordance with the Metalektro collective labour agreement (scale H to J), depending on experience) 8% holiday allowance An excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund 27 vacation days and 13 scheduled days off based on full-time employment A permanent employment contract Participation in the company’s results through a bonus Travel allowance An annual investment in your professional and personal development Discount on your health insurance A tasty lunch together with your colleagues, at our expenseWill you become our new Software Engineer (Embedded / Industrial Systems)?Apply at Movacolor