Embedded Software Engineer

Do you have a strong background in embedded software and C/C++? Do you want to work on high-performance systems that operate at the intersection of sensors, real-time processing, and intelligent applications? Join Xsens and help build the foundation for next-generation motion intelligence across robotics, mobility, and human-centered technologies.

Who is Xsens

Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves entertainment, humanoid robotics, health & sports and automation & mobility markets. By turning complex motion data into actionable insight, we help our partners accelerate development, improve control and learning, and bring physically intelligent systems to life. We collaborate with leading global innovators including Boston Dynamics, Toyota, Siemens, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Netflix, and 20th Century Studios, alongside more than 1,000 research institutions, humanoid robotics companies and universities worldwide.

Your role as an Embedded Software Engineer at Xsens

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you develop firmware that directly interfaces with sensors and hardware, forming the foundation of Xsens’ sensing and positioning systems.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the Manager Firmware Engineering. You collaborate closely with senior engineers who provide technical direction and guidance. In this role, you are responsible for building reliable, high-performance embedded software that operates in real-world conditions across a variety of applications and domains, including robotics, mobility, and industrial systems.

You go beyond implementing specifications: you seek to understand system behavior, hardware constraints, and real-world usage, contributing to robust and efficient solutions. You bring energy to the team, pick up topics others have not claimed, and drive them to a conclusion.

We actively leverage modern development tools, including generative AI, to accelerate development, improve code quality, and streamline engineering workflows. You are expected to be comfortable adopting these tools and exploring how they can enhance productivity and engineering outcomes.

You take ownership of your work end-to-end — from design and implementation to testing and validation — and collaborate with your team on complex system-level challenges.

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We are looking for engineers who combine strong embedded expertise with a system-oriented and pragmatic mindset.

We value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization.

Join Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and help you thrive.