Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
Build the embedded intelligence behind large-scale commercial heating systems - powering the energy transition at scale.
Your role
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Remeha / BDR Thermea Group, you play a key role in developing the software that drives complex commercial HVAC and heating installations across Europe. From hospitals and factories to large residential complexes and public buildings, your work ensures that our systems operate reliably, efficiently, and intelligently in demanding, real-world environments.
You contribute across the full development lifecycle - from early design discussions and architectural considerations to implementation, testing, and delivery. Working on system-level challenges, you help ensure interoperability between boilers, heat pumps, building management systems (BMS), and third-party integrations.
This is a role with broad scope: you combine hands-on embedded development with a system mindset, balancing performance, constraints, and long product lifecycles. You also help bring modern engineering practices into an environment that is evolving towards more advanced platforms and tooling.
This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. You are invited to work on-site at the office for a minimum of two days per week. We support your home office set-up, travel costs, and provide flexibility regarding hybrid work.
Your team
You will join the Commercial Systems cluster within the Digital & Controls (DaC) team. This is an international, multidisciplinary environment where software engineers, architects, product owners, and testers collaborate on large-scale, high-impact systems.
The team works in an Agile setup with multiple scrum teams and clusters and is moving towards feature-based development for complex installations rather than single products.
Together, you build the “brain” behind commercial heating systems - including controllers and gateways that integrate with third-party technologies - helping accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.
Your key tasks
Develop reliable embedded software for commercial HVAC and heating systems
Contribute to system design and architectural discussions with software and hardware architects
Work across the full development lifecycle, from concept to validation and release
Apply Continuous Integration practices, ensuring high-quality testing and documentation
Write unit tests and collaborate with testers on component-level testing (including automated testing frameworks)
Work with Linux-based environments and embedded platforms
Support and improve development workflows, including configuration management and CI practices
Contribute to system interoperability, integrating with building management systems and third-party devices
Collaborate with international stakeholders and support technical alignment across teams
What you bring
Several years of experience in (embedded) software development, ideally in complex or system-level environments
Solid programming skills in C / Embedded C, with openness to or experience in C++
Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals (e.g. memory, performance, hardware interaction)
Experience working in a Linux-based and/or embedded development environment
Familiarity with structured development approaches and modern engineering practices (e.g. testing, version control, CI) and associated tools (Robot framework, GIT, Azure DevOps)
A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly in international, cross-functional teams
Preferably, you also bring:
Experience in contributing to software architecture discussions
Knowledge of modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
Experience with Python and/or automated testing frameworks such as Robot
Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. Zephyr)
What we offer
A permanent contract.
Next to a solid monetary compensation, receive a strong pension package.
Benefit from a healthy work-life balance with 40 holiday days per year (27 of your own choosing plus 13 office closure days), based on a full-time contract.
Take advantage of flexible home-working policies and a home-office budget.
Enjoy discounts on our products and insurances.
Join a company in the heart of the energy transition and build a flourishing career with us!
About the company
At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture.
BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.
What’s it like to work at BDR Thermea Group?
At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member, you'll be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.
Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.