Embedded Staff Engineer
Job description
Staff Embedded Software Engineer role at Priva, designing and developing embedded software in modern C++ on Linux for IoT-enabled building automation systems. The role bridges software architecture and implementation, guiding teams building a service-oriented, event-driven platform on embedded devices.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · De Lier, Netherlands
What you'll do
- Design and develop embedded software in modern C++ (C++17 or later) on Linux
- Build scalable, modular, and configurable control components
- Implement deterministic and real-time control strategies
- Develop robust 24/7 runtime systems for real-world environments
- Create simulation environments and automated test frameworks
- Contribute to software architecture and design decisions
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and quality gates
- Support application lifecycle management (ALM)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, cloud, QA)
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering (C++ / Linux)
- Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17 or later)
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and SOLID principles
- Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Experience with distributed or service-oriented systems
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as MQTT, CAN, Serial
- Experience working in resource-constrained environments (real-time systems)
- Ability to review, challenge, and improve architectural decisions
- Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills
- Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
Nice to have
- Experience in IoT, building automation, or industrial systems
- Familiarity with Node-RED or control systems
- Experience with Yocto, Docker, or containerized environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with test strategies, automated testing, and system validation
Your team
Alpha team
A group of highly experienced embedded software engineers and test engineers, working on cutting-edge building automation technology.
Benefits
- A competitive salary based on your experience
- Flexible hours combined with 30 vacation days a year and the option to buy more
- 8% holiday allowance
- Travel allowance of € 0,23/km with a daily maximum of 150 kilometers
- Pension plan
- Participation plan
- Personal education possibilities and budget
- Healthy cafeteria, free on-premises fitness with CrossFit, Pilates and Spinning classes, table tennis or table football
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About Priva
Your Future Ecosystem
Family-owned company located in Westland, between Rotterdam and The Hague, with a modern campus in De Lier. Since the 1950s, Priva has delivered smart, sustainable solutions in horticulture and building automation, with the ambition of becoming a leading digital service provider with "Climate as a Service" solutions.
Mission
To create an optimal environment where people can work, grow and develop, offering worldwide solutions for horticulture and building automation, and to be known as the leading technology and service provider for sustainable urban deltas.
Key facts
- over 600 colleagues
- De Lier, Netherlands
- Horticulture and building automation technology
- 16 international offices
- More than 400 installation partners
- Solutions delivered in over 100 countries
- Family-owned company since the 1950s
- Building IoT-enabled building automation systems
What they value
- Sustainable
- Innovation
- Make it happen
- Human