Senior C++ Software Engineer with DevOps ownership (in the Netherlands)

Senior Software Engineer with Practical DevOps Experience

At TOPIC (in the Netherlands) we work every day on high-tech innovations that make the world smarter, healthier, and better. We are looking for someone who combines deep programming expertise with a strong affinity for DevOps and automation. Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer who understands how modern tooling and CI/CD enhance the quality, speed, and scalability of software development?

“What I value most is the ownership and the opportunities to grow. Because our team works closely with customers, you experience the strengths of a family-like company combined with high-end, high-tech projects. It’s truly the best of both worlds.”

What will you do as a Senior Software Engineer?

As a Senior Software Engineer, you lead the design, implementation, and verification of software components across a wide range of applications, from driver control and algorithm development to UI and human-machine interfaces.

You not only understand how to write high-quality software, but also how to optimize the development ecosystem around it. You have experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. By sharing your expertise and mentoring junior engineers, you stimulate technical excellence and continuously raise our software standards.

Software Engineering (Core of the Role)

• Design, implement, and verify subsystems, modules, and components within embedded systems and middleware environments
• Write efficient, maintainable, real-time code in C++ and C
• Integrate software into complex hardware and software systems
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming, UML, unit testing, and modern design principles

DevOps & Automation

• Initiate and implement improvements in the team’s DevOps way of working
• Set up, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines (build, test, release)
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to minimize manual work and errors (Python )
• Support and guide colleagues in DevOps principles and practices (knowledge sharing and coaching)

What do we offer you?

This makes you smarter:

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments
• Collaboration with senior engineers and domain experts
• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy
• Opportunities to contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions

This makes you better:

• Permanent contract
• An all-in employment package between €57,000 and €76,500 (including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, and holiday allowance). Final salary is based on relevant work experience and level of expertise
• 26 vacation days (with the option to purchase additional days) and a solid pension scheme

This keeps you healthy:

• Strong work-life balance, flexible working hours, and hybrid working
• Inspiring office environment with fresh fruit and an on-site fitness facility
• Home office support to create an inspiring workspace at home
• Regular fun, social, and sports events

What Do You Bring as a Senior Software Engineer?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Technical) Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or similar
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a high-tech or embedded environment
• Strong programming skills in C++ and C, plus knowledge of Python
• Experience with OOP, unit testing, Agile methodologies, and software design principles
• Experience with or a strong affinity for DevOps and CI/CD
• Experience setting up or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a strong plus

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.

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