Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++ & Embedded Linux)

Location: Hasselt, Belgium | Hybrid Working

Industry: Smart Connectivity / IoT

Your Role:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be working on low-level software that powers connected devices and communication modules. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded systems running on Linux-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for connected devices
• Work on Embedded Linux systems (kernel, drivers, BSP, middleware)
• Develop and maintain device drivers and low-level interfaces
• Contribute to system architecture and software design decisions
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and power efficiency
• Debug and troubleshoot complex system-level issues
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and cloud teams
• Support integration with communication protocols (e.g. MQTT, TCP/IP, BLE, etc.)

Tech Stack:

• Languages: C, C++
• OS: Embedded Linux
• Tools/Technologies: Yocto, Buildroot, Git, Docker (nice to have)
• Protocols: TCP/IP, UART, SPI, I2C, MQTT
• Debugging: GDB, Valgrind, tracing tools

Your Profile:

• Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
• Solid understanding of Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience with kernel, drivers, or low-level development
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot
• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar (or equivalent experience)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Work on cutting-edge smart connectivity / IoT products
• Strong engineering culture with real ownership
• Opportunity to grow into a senior or technical lead role