Medior C++ Software Engineer

October 18, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Utrecht

Indeed

Description

A MedTech scale-up based in Utrecht develops an autonomous robotic phlebotomy device that combines multi-modal imaging, robotics and AI to perform diagnostic blood draws. After placing its first devices with customers, the growing team of 130+ members is expanding to ensure successful implementation and long-term reliability. The Medior C++ Software Engineer takes ownership of software components within hardware-integrated systems, designing, implementing and improving robust real-time C++ software in close collaboration with hardware and systems engineers.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of software components within hardware-integrated systems
Design, implement and improve robust C++ software interacting with multiple subsystems and real-time environments
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers and other software developers
Get to know the software architecture, hardware-integrated systems and development processes
Contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of software components in modern C++
Work with state-machine-based logic, DDS communication protocols and Linux real-time environments
Contribute to debugging, automated testing and code reviews
Work on new features in the scope of the motion team
Solve complex integration issues coming from production and the field
Improve the existing software architecture for maintainability, scalability and performance
Design and maintain structured state-machine-based logic
Integrate evolving hardware components into the software stack
Contribute to system-level design discussions and technical decisions
Improve testability and automated verification strategies
Help raise software quality standards
Own significant nontrivial features and parts of the team codebase
Hold key knowledge of the motion software unit implementation and accuracy calibrations
Build the roadmap for the coming years together with other engineers

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
4–7 years of experience developing C++ software in a professional environment
Proven experience designing and maintaining production-level software systems
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20)
Experience structuring code for maintainability and scalability
Experience with automated testing
Experience working in Linux environments
Strong debugging skills in complex systems
Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows
Experience designing and implementing state machines
Experience with hardware–software integration
Familiarity with DDS or similar pub/sub communication frameworks
Experience working in real-time or near real-time systems
Python scripting experience
Exposure to robotics or industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CANopen)

Conditions

Full-time employment
Competitive salary including pension plan
25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position
Hybrid work model with home base in Utrecht
Frequent out-of-work activities with the team and annual company weekend away
Annual training budget of €2000
Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche in autonomous medical robotics
Weekends as needed