Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About the role

TOPIC, a Dutch embedded systems developer since 1996, is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who combines strong software development skills with hands-on test automation. This is not a traditional manual testing or QA coordination role: the SDET writes production-quality code, builds test frameworks and automation and works closely with software engineers to improve the testability of complex high-tech systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain test frameworks and automation tooling using Python and/or C++
• Write automated tests at unit, integration and system levels
• Contribute to software development and improve the testability of production code
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure
• Analyze complex failures and trace issues to their technical root cause in code
• Work with software engineers, architects and other technical specialists
• Contribute to test architecture, observability and quality-by-design

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a similar technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in a high-tech environment such as medical, semiconductor, aerospace or defense
• Demonstrable experience developing automated tests and/or test frameworks
• Experience with complex software or embedded systems and ownership of test architecture and automation tooling

Required skills

• Strong programming in Python, C++ and/or C#
• Strong understanding of software development and object-oriented programming

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a package of EUR 57,000 to 76,000 (net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, holiday allowance)
• 26 vacation days, pension scheme and relocation budget when moving to the Netherlands
• Hybrid work, flexible hours and a good work-life balance
• Annual study budget, training through the TOPIC Academy and tech events
• Office with fresh fruit and a gym, plus events and Friday afternoon drinks