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# Embedded Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** OneSpan
- **Location:** Erembodegem (Aalst), Belgium
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Keil, ARM Architecture, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, QNX (Software), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Smart Cards, Software Engineering, Subversion, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-software-engineering-manager-onespan-8341286

## About the Role

* Master or Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering with relevant experience in hardware and embedded software development and min. 1-3 years of proven supervisory experience.

 * Leadership and organisational abilities

 * Problem-solving attitude

 * Adopter of Scrum agile methodology

 * Demonstrated knowledge of CI/CD process for embedded software, source code management and Change management

 * Knowledge of:

 * Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-Mx)

 * Basic electronics

 * Wireless interfaces (BLE, NFC, WIFI)

 * Embedded interface protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

 * Embedded systems limitations

 * Secure element / smart card interfaces is an asset

 * Embedded development environments (IAR, KEIL)

 * Source version management (SVN, GIT)

 * of embedded operating systems like Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS is an asset.

 * You are fluent in English (reading, spoken and written). Knowledge of Dutch is an asset

## Description

OneSpan is currently looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to join its embedded firmware developers team in Erembodegem, Belgium.

The Embedded Software Engineering manager will lead a team of embedded firmware developers for secure token devices to be produced at high volume. He/she will fill a dual-role position with combined management and technical design responsibilities. You will engage daily with hardware, firmware/software, and QA engineers, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality and timely DIGIPASS products to the market

Responsibilities

 * Manage the firmware development team (10 members) in their day-to-day performance of their tasks.

 * Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to the approved budget.

 * Follow a Scrum agile development methodology

 * Implement and manage CI/CD for embedded software

 * Implement change management process

 * Improve code review and secure coding practices

 * Improve source code management system

 * Contribute to technology and architectural decisions

 * Work with the Product Managers to quote software development work and plan/maintain the project schedule for development programs

 * Responsible for hiring, performance reviews, and fostering the professional development of members of the FW/SW engineering team.


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