Staff Embedded Software Engineer - C++/Linux, IoT Platform

Priva; De Lier; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 vacation days

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Pension plan

Education budget

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Priva is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to shape a scalable IoT-enabled building automation platform. You will bridge software architecture and implementation, guiding 15+ services running on embedded devices, with a focus on modern C++ (C++20+) and embedded Linux.

You’ll influence architecture, ensure reliability, and work across hardware, cloud, and QA teams. You’ll join the Alpha team of experienced engineers, drive real-time control strategies, and help build a secure, scalable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering (C++ / Linux).
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 or later).
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience with distributed or service-oriented systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as MQTT, CAN, Serial.
• Experience working in resource-constrained environments (real-time systems).
• Ability to review, challenge, and improve architectural decisions.
• Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in modern C++ (C++17 or later) on Linux.
• Build scalable, modular, and configurable control components.
• Implement deterministic and real-time control strategies.
• Develop robust 24/7 runtime systems for real-world environments.
• Create simulation environments and automated test frameworks.
• Contribute to software architecture and design decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and quality gates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, cloud, QA).

Skills

Embedded C++

Linux

Multithreading

Distributed systems

MQTT/CAN/Serial

Real-time systems

SO LID principles

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Yocto

Docker

Node-RED

Job description

Priva is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to shape a scalable IoT-enabled building automation platform. You will bridge software architecture and implementation, guiding 15+ services running on embedded devices, with a focus on modern C++ (C++20+) and embedded Linux.

You’ll influence architecture, ensure reliability, and work across hardware, cloud, and QA teams. You’ll join the Alpha team of experienced engineers, drive real-time control strategies, and help build a secure, scalable