senior software engineer | smart home applications

job description

• As a Senior Software Engineer, the focus lies on the development of cutting-edge smart home applications within a connected hardware-software environment. These applications will be developed using modern C++23, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. Collaboration with the R&D team is key to aligning software functionality with hardware capabilities, and to define the requirements for new developments.
  • Modern C++ (including C++20 and C++23 features) is used to ensure high performance, reliability, and security
  • Efficient and secure communication protocols for smart home devices are implemented and optimised for constrained environments.
  • Unit tests are written before, during, or after feature development to ensure long-term software quality.
  • New technologies and trends in smart home development are actively monitored and selectively integrated.
  • Documentation and clear communication support effective collaboration within the team.
  • Work takes place within a dynamic team of talented professionals in a rapidly growing company.

requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent through experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields, with 5+ years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of modern C++.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT, Matter, KNX, or gRPC.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a meticulous working style.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Proactive and engaged in collaborative processes.

nice-to-haves

What matters most is passion, curiosity, and a readiness to learn. Experience or interest in any of the following areas is welcome:

• Software architecture and asynchronous programming.
• Use of libraries such as STL, Asio, Boost, Abseil, stdexec, asio-grpc.
• GUI development (e.g. Dear ImGUI, Qt) and UX/UI design.
• Knowledge of 3D technology and rendering engines (OpenGL, WebGL).
• Deployment to Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, web, or cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes).
• Programming experience in Python, Rust, Assembly, C#, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Fortran.
• Embedded systems development (MCUs, drivers, embedded Linux, Buildroot/Yocto).

what we offer

• A company where you will quickly feel at home due to the warm working atmosphere and where ambition comes first. You work within a team that wants to inspire you to tackle your job with passion. Office in Veurne and Ghent.
• A challenging position with responsibility and possibility to learn and grow.
• You get a competitive salary package adapted to your knowledge, skills and experience.
• The chance to work in a scale-up environment where you can help shape the future from the start. No legacy systems to maintain; instead, you’ll focus on building innovative solutions from scratch.

Further questions? Do not hesitate to contact us. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to jobs@prado.com or use the form below.