Software Architect

At TOPIC we work every day on innovative, high-tech solutions to make the world better, smarter, and healthier. Are you the driven Software Architect with a strong can-do mentality that we are looking for?

“As a software architect at TOPIC I work on many technically interesting projects in a range of domains, which lets me use and improve my skills along the way”

Erwin Bonsma I Software Architect at TOPIC Embedded Systems

What will you do as a Software Architect?

As a Software Architect you will define the technical direction of complex embedded solutions and translates customer needs into robust software architectures. You will guide development teams (with a can-do attitude) by making key design decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to align architecture with project goals and industry standards.

Your responsibilities as a Software Architect:

• Designing and managing the software architecture for our high-tech systems.

• Leading technical decisions in the areas of embedded systems, real-time processing, and data integration.

• Collaborating with hardware and system teams to optimally integrate software and hardware components.

• Guiding development teams and supporting them with complex implementation challenges.

• Ensuring software quality, performance, and reliability.

• Researching and implementing new technologies to drive innovation.

What do we offer you?

This will make you smarter:

• Strategic projects in complex high-tech environments;

• Collaborate with other senior engineers and domain experts;

• Challenging and interesting projects in different domains;

• Access to advanced training through our TOPIC Academy;

• Contribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions.

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract;

• An all-in benefits package (€75.000 – €11.000 per year, including 13th month, mobility, pension, extra holidays);

• 26 vacation days (option to buy extra), pension scheme, relocation support.

This will keep you healthy:

• Good work-life balance, flexible hours, and hybrid working;

• Inspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gym;

• Home office support for an inspiring work-from-home setup;

• Regular fun, social, and sports events.

 What do you bring as a Software Architect?

• A Master or Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Physics and/or Mathematics;

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development and architecture, preferably in high-tech or embedded systems;

• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and relevant frameworks;

• Experience with real-time systems, hardware integration, and communication protocols;

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex problems clearly;

• Strong communication skills and experience working with internal and external teams;

• A proactive, can-do attitude and passion for innovation.

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world.  Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion are essential for innovation and success. We ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.