Technical Software Engineer (C++/Python)

S[&]T; Delft; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

S[&]T in Delft is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to space and high‑tech projects, developing software for science applications and collaborating with partners across multiple domains.

You will work in a small team, review code, document interfaces, and improve data processing algorithms using Python and C++, Linux, and modern CI/CD tools. Dutch language is preferred and you must be authorized to work in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Completed higher technical education in CS/Info or equivalent track record.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux and system administration.
• Ability to write formal documentation.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for high‑tech or science applications.
• Participate in code reviews and testing.
• Document software and improve data processing algorithms.
• Collaborate with project partners and customers.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Documentation writing

English communication

Dutch language preference

Education

BSc / MSc in Computer Science or Informatics

Tools

Git

SVN

Jenkins

Redmine

JIRA

Docker

VMs

Job description

Software Engineer – Delft

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S[&]T.

The High-Tech Consulting team consists of a growing group of people, divided between Delft and Oslo, who work with varying companies on solutions to coding problems. The team has worked on projects such as CO2M and Space Weather with KNMI, SPEXone with SRON and FORUM with HULD, as well as an instrument simulator for an ESA satellite so that all the data processing software can be tested thoroughly before the satellite is launched and also ESA mission EarthCARE. Outside of Space, you may also find projects in other fields such as Quantum technology, in which our colleagues interact with a quantum processor node, that will be used to demonstrate and test the feasibility of a larger quantum network connected across countries. These projects are often partially in Delft and partially on‑site at the partners and allow you to come into contact with the technical aspects of the projects while also focusing on your programming skills to solve complex problems. Furthermore, you can make important connections and learn from professionals in different research areas.

Key Qualities

• Enjoys working in a dynamic, high‑tech organization
• Enjoys solving software challenges and looking for the best solution within the budget and time constraints of projects
• Has a strong analytical mind that enjoys coming up with novel solutions
• Is capable of self‑study to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills across technical areas

Responsibilities

• Software development for high‑tech or science applications, independently or in a team setting
• Ensure software quality through code reviews
• Testing and documentation of the software
• Optimizing data processing by improving algorithms, and IT infrastructure
• Communication with project partners and/or the customer within the projects

Requirements

• You have completed higher technical education (BSc / MSc) in Computer Science or Informatics or a track record in software engineering
• Proven experience with one or both programming languages: Python, C++
• Experience working with Linux (including system administration)
• You function well in a team (2–5 people) and can communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing) with customers and your team member
• Comfortable with writing formal documentation (requirements, design, interfaces, and others)
• Experience with version management systems/source control (git, SVN), continuous integration (Jenkins), project management tools (Redmine, JIRA), virtualization (VM’s), and containerization (Docker)
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and Dutch is a preference
• You are authorised to work in the Netherlands

Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to [e-mail].