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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sphere Defense
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Wi-Fi Technology, Yocto, Information Technology, Low Latency, Bare Metal, Grpc
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2858144618-senior-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

You are an experienced and highly-motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer that has worked with Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs, bare-metal and RTOSs on MCUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots., * Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent

 * Demonstrated experience in the role, owning complex systems based on Linux
 * Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
 * Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems
 * Experience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications developmentExperience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.) for board bring-up and debug
 * Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
 * Proficient with System Design, designing complex, multi-processor systems
 * Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, IMUs, rangefinders, etc.
 * Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and spoken English; French or Dutch is a plus
 * You are a self-starter, able to work in a high-ambiguity environment and willing to take up new challenges, * Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
 * Proficient in Rust
 * Experience with Qualcomm, NVIDIA or Ambarella chipsets
 * Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
 * Experience with cameras and image sensors
 * Experience with Mobile Apps integration (BLE, WiFi)

## Description

* Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect allied countries from aerial threats
 * Design, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
 * Together with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met
 * Troubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear
 * Establish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects
 * Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed


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