Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Working Model: Hybrid

Industry: Industrial Automation & Intelligent Systems

About the Company:

Our client is a technology-driven engineering company developing advanced industrial automation solutions used in demanding, real-world environments.

Their products combine embedded software, Linux-based platforms, and custom hardware to deliver reliable, high-performance systems for customers across Europe.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team in Leuven.

The Role:

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, working closely with hardware and system engineers to design, develop, and optimise embedded software solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering position where you will contribute to low-level software development, Linux platform customisation, and the implementation of reliable real-time systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications in C
• Develop and optimise software for Embedded Linux platforms
• Create and maintain Linux device drivers and kernel-level components
• Customise and maintain Buildroot-based Linux distributions
• Debug and troubleshoot software across embedded hardware platforms
• Collaborate with hardware, electronics, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in software architecture and technical design discussions
• Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Support integration, testing, and validation activities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong programming experience with C
• Commercial experience working with Embedded Linux
• Experience developing Linux device drivers
• Understanding of Linux Kernel architecture and development
• Experience with Buildroot
• Knowledge of real-time embedded systems
• Familiarity with debugging tools and embedded development workflows
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Yocto
• Exposure to networking protocols
• Knowledge of ARM-based embedded platforms
• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD practices

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Modern engineering environment with significant technical autonomy
• Opportunity to work on innovative products and technologies
• Collaborative, international team culture
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

Interested?

If you're interested, please apply directly to have your application submitted to the portal. Alternatively, feel free to contact me on the following details if you have any further questions:

joel.isaac@vividresourcing.com

+32 33 18 54 72