Embedded Software Engineer, Leeuwarden

Contract Length:

12 months, with the option to convert to permanent

Rate:

€70–€90 per hour (depending on experience)

Role Location:

Friesland, Netherlands— 5 days per week onsite (with flexibility)

The Company:

An established, internationally recognised manufacturer in the industrial equipment space. With over three decades of product innovation, they supply precision-engineered technology to producers across the globe and are trusted by customers in more than 70 countries. They're in an exciting period of growth, expanding into new markets and actively evolving their technology– which is exactly why this role exists. You'll be joining a close-knit engineering team where your work has direct, visible impact and your ideas genuinely matter.

Role and Responsibilities:

Signify have partnered up with a leading industrial equipment manufacturer to find an Embedded Software Engineer who's ready to make their mark. This isn't a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo– they want fresh thinking, a hunger to learn, and the drive to push their products forward.

You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing and improving the embedded systems that power precision industrial equipment used worldwide. You'll have real ownership of your work and collaborate closely with mechanical and systems engineers in a hands‑on environment.

Design, develop and maintain embedded software for precision industrial equipment

Write clean, efficient, well‑documented code in C, C++ and Python

Collaborate with hardware, mechanical and systems engineering teams to integrate software with physical devices

Contribute to improving existing systems architecture and propose forward‑thinking solutions

Participate in testing, debugging and validation of embedded software

Bring new ideas to the table and actively contribute to the team's technical evolution

Job Requirements:

3+ years of commercial embedded software engineering experience

Background in equipment manufacturing, mechanical or industrial sector environments

Strong hands‑on experience with C and C++

Proficiency in Python

Solid knowledge of Linux in an embedded context

Qt (cross‑platform C++ framework for embedded/industrial GUIs) – desirable, not essential

CMake (embedded C/C++ build tooling)– desirable, not essential

A genuine curiosity to learn, upskill and bring new approaches to the team

Strong communication skills in English

Collaborative mindset– you'll be part of a tight‑knit engineering team

Must be based in the Netherlands

Interview Process:

1st stage interview, 2nd stage technical interview, 3rd stage culture chat, then offer

Please note— all applicants must be based in the Netherlands.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Signify's mission is to empower every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, with an equitable chance to achieve the careers they deserve. Building a diverse future, one placement at a time.

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