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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Architect - **Company:** Sintecs - **Location:** Hengelo, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer-Aided Design, ARM Architecture, Behavior-Driven Development, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Yocto, Gherkin, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, U-Boot, Jenkins - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobbird.com/nl/vacature/24288566-embedded-software-architect ## About the Role * Completed Higher Vocational or University education in (Technical) Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is preferred. * You have a clear vision of how software development can create value for the company, and you're committed to guiding others towards that vision. * You're a natural team connector, creating a supportive and cohesive environment for colleagues. * Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python. * A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. * A practical, customer-oriented mindset. * Experience with digital electronics. About Sintecs ## Description As an Embedded Software Architect at Sintecs, you will leverage your expertise to lead complex engineering projects in a key role within the software team. Your work will require advanced software architecture skills, the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, and a strong focus on product development. You'll need to clearly articulate technical concepts and potential challenges while working independently to find optimal solutions. Your tasks and key responsibilities: * Serve as a senior member of the software team. * Design software architectures for embedded systems. * Oversee the embedded software development process to ensure reliability and efficiency. * Assist in the implementation of software for embedded systems when necessary. * Provide estimates and break down work for sales support, as well as develop detailed specifications. * Consult with clients on new features and architecture designs. * Act as a catalyst for innovation within the software team. * Potentially fulfill the role of Software Product Owner. Technological Highlights of Our Projects: * Bare metal 8-bit MCU firmware with predefined requirements. * Low-level board bring-up, validation, and production test firmware. * Embedded Linux system development (Bootloader/BSP/deployment). * ARM Cortex-M MCU projects using RTOS like Zephyr. * High-assurance microkernel firmware for Cortex-A multi-processor projects using the Scrum methodology. * ARM Trusted Firmware, U-Boot, Linux kernel, Yocto. * Secure device provisioning and deployment. * Battery management systems, industrial edge systems, multi-gigabit networking devices, and security from both hardware and software perspectives. What defines our Software Department: * Most of the software is written in C/C++ with Python as our preferred scripting language. We write FPGA software in VHDL. * We embrace Gherkin and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using the Python 'behave' tool. * We support open source and regularly work with the embedded Linux firmware stack (U-Boot, ARM Trusted Firmware, Linux) with Yocto as our standard tool for building images and BSPs. * Jenkins and Bitbucket power our Continuous Integration pipeline, and we use Youtrack for issue reporting and tracking. * Many of our more complex products involve networking, so solid knowledge in this area is a plus. 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