Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Join ViCentra - Empower Bold Change in MedTech
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Hybrid
Making Every Move Matter
At ViCentra, we’re on a mission to make living with diabetes easier, by designing simple, beautiful, and effective solutions that fit people’s lives, not the other way around. We combine technological innovation with human-centered design to empower people with more freedom, confidence, and life on their terms. Our values; Be Bold, Build Trust, Focus on the Customer and Deliver Excellence drive everything we create and every decision we make.
We believe that when ambition meets purpose, remarkable things happen. If you thrive in a space where ideas accelerate, challenges spark growth, and making a difference is the goal, ViCentra is your next great adventure.
Your Impact
As Embedded Software Engineer, you'll design and develop the software that brings ViCentra's medical devices to life, from early concept through to full scale manufacturing. Working closely with the software quality and regulatoryteams, you'll build solutions that are safe, effective, and ready for the people who depend on them every day.
This is a role with real technical range. You'll move across architecture, prototyping, manufacturing equipment,testing, and release, shaping how the team builds best in class embedded software while navigating the rigorthat medical device development demands. It's a chance to grow deep expertise in a field where your code has a direct, tangible impact on patients' lives.
What You’ll Take On
In your role, you will:
Contribute to software design projects from concept to production, helping deliver on time and on budget.
Prototype, test, and report throughout the product development lifecycle.
Develop requirements, specifications, and software testing plans and protocols.
Implement coding solutions aligned to design specifications, using best in class technologies.
Participate in peer code reviews to keep code quality high across the team.
Perform verification and validation activities, and complete release and quality system documentation.
Communicate clearly and efficiently with management, peers, and vendors.
Stay current with relevant scientific and technical developments, contributing to a best in class software environment.
Requirements
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in software or computer engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
A proven track record in embedded programming in C.
Experience testing embedded software applications, such as unit and integration testing.
A proven track record of delivering work in a timely fashion.
Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clean, formal documentation.
Fluency in English.
A high degree of curiosity and a proactive mindset toward learning new technologies and domain specific regulations.
Experience with an RTOS and Zephyr RTOS in particular, is a plus.
Experience across all stages of development, including software architecture and design, testing, and release is a plus.
Experience with PCB design, Python and Arduino, or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a plus.
Life at ViCentra
Working at ViCentra means joining a team defined by:
Courage to create: We experiment, challenge norms, and learn fast.
Trust above all: Integrity, honesty, and openness shape our relationships.
Customer-first mindset: Every idea is measured by the impact on those we serve.
A drive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standard because lives depend on it.
Our days move fast, fueled by curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a love for collaboration. Here, you can shape and be shaped by groundbreaking work in MedTech.
Grow With Purpose
Harness your talent for a mission that truly matters.
Enjoy creative freedom, supportive teamwork, and room to lead initiatives.
Make a direct impact in people’s lives, today and into the future.
Be surrounded by innovators who challenge and cheer you on.
Every Journey Starts Somewhere - Make Yours Count Here
We believe a powerful team is built on unique backgrounds and points of view. If this opportunity excites you but you’re unsure if you fit every bullet, we want to hear your story. At ViCentra, it’s your potential and passion that catch our eye.