Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Apeldoorn – ALTEN

The Position

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Apeldoorn. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software solutions for innovative technical systems.

As Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your main tasks will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C
• Work closely with hardware engineers and system architects to deliver high-quality and reliable firmware that supports connected and energy-efficient solutions
• Implement and optimize communication protocols
• Contribute to system integration and validation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, testing)
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems issues
• Document software design and technical specifications

We are interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following:

• C
• CAN
• C++

Your profile

• English language (required full work proficiency)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software development
• Ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week

Working conditions

• You get a permanent contract
• You get a lease car with a fuel card
• Possibility of hybrid working
• Monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days
• Pension scheme without personal contribution

What we offer

• Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Defence, Transport, Telecom, Finance
• A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller players across the Netherlands
• A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
• An innovative and collaborative environment

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,700 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.

Present in the Netherlands for over 20 years, ALTEN operates from its offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Today, with a team of 600+ consultants, ALTEN offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Defence to Aeronautics, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Ready for a new challenge?

Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN!