Embedded Software Development Engineer

OneSpan

Brussels, Belgium

In this role, you will develop low-level firmware for secure, high-volume hardware devices. You’ll work closely with other embedded firmware developers and electronics hardware engineers, contributing to the full product lifecycle of our DIGIPASS solutions - from specification and design to development, testing, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain system architectures for reusable application development
Implement low-level system and peripheral drivers based on specifications
Contribute to the creation and review of technical specifications
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams
Execute system testing, unit testing, bug fixing, and ongoing product maintenance

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Several years of hands-on experience in low-level embedded software development
Strong interest in electronics and embedded systems

Technical Skills

Experience with small-footprint microcontrollers
Proficient in low-level programming using C and assembler
Familiarity with embedded OS (e.g., Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS) is a plus
Experience with power management in embedded systems
Python knowledge is an advantage
Solid understanding of:
- Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-Mx)
- Basic electronics
- Wired interfaces (USB)
- Wireless interfaces (BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi)
- Embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
- Secure elements/smart card interfaces
- Embedded development environments (e.g., IAR, KEIL)
- Version control systems (SVN, Git)