Senior Firmaware Engineer

Company Profile

Light is at the core of everything we do. This organization is a global leader in the design and development of intelligent driver solutions for LED-based lighting systems. Its technologies enable customers to deliver smarter, more efficient, and visually refined lighting solutions that meet the demands of an increasingly energy-conscious world.

As part of a larger international group within the lighting industry, the company focuses on innovation, scalability, and next-generation technologies. With the ongoing shift toward smart lighting and IoT applications, the driver has become a central component in this technological evolution. The development team is continuously challenged to create new products, maintain an expanding portfolio, and sustain technological leadership.

Job Description

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for the specification, design, implementation, and maintenance of firmware for a wide range of LED driver applications. You will work within a team that develops a comprehensive tooling chain and modular firmware building blocks.

The systems you will work on include:

• Power conversion and voltage/current control
• Communication protocols (such as DMX/RDM, DALI, Bluetooth, and others)
• Sensor integration
• Battery backup systems
• Advanced color control and tuning

These solutions support increasingly complex and flexible smart lighting environments.

Your Role

• Contribute to the development of next-generation technologies, platforms, and products
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and introduce innovative solutions
• Guide tailored Agile development processes (e.g., using Azure DevOps)
• Act as a technical reference and backup for the software/firmware team lead
• Set up and maintain build environments, documentation, and testing strategies
• Foster team spirit and collaboration, especially under pressure
• Think ahead in terms of architecture and feature definition
• Design robust solutions for complex technical challenges
• Remain actively involved in coding and codebase ownership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent through experience
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Agile firmware development
• Strong experience in both low-level hardware control and RTOS development on ARM platforms
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Team player with leadership capabilities

Preferred

• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Experience with modern build environments (version control, CI/CD, automated testing)
• Affinity with product owner and/or product management roles
• Experience working with globally distributed development teams