Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Topic Software Development2 days ago
Best, NetherlandsSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test frameworks and automation tooling using C++ and/or Python.
- Contribute to production code and testability improvements with software engineers.
- Develop automated unit, integration, and system tests.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure for fast, reliable feedback.
- Analyze complex systems and failures and trace issues to root cause in code.
- Drive testability, observability, and quality-by-design practices within development teams.
- Work on embedded, hardware-software integration, and distributed systems.
- Own technical decisions involving test architecture and tooling.
- Continuously improve automation strategy for scalability and maintainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a similar field.
- Five years of work experience in the high-tech domain.
- Programming experience in Python, C++, and/or C# with familiarity applying object-oriented principles.
- Hands-on experience with test automation.
- Preferred experience with the Robot Framework and testing approaches including TDD, BDD, keyword-driven, data-driven, model-based, and property-based testing.
- Good command of English; Dutch language skills are preferred.
- Team-oriented, solution-oriented, and proactive approach.
Benefits
- Permanent contract.
- All-in employment package of €57,000 to €76,000, including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, and holiday allowance.
- 26 vacation days with the opportunity to buy additional days.
- Pension scheme and relocation budget when relocating to the Netherlands.
- Annual study budget, customized training through TOPIC Academy, technical events, and knowledge sessions.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangement.
- Home office support package, inspiring office environment, daily fresh fruit, and gym.
- Work-life balance and company social, sporting, and Friday afternoon events.
About Topic Software Development
Topic develops complex embedded systems that combine hardware, firmware, FPGA, and embedded Linux for high‑tech customers in healthcare, semiconductor, aerospace/defense, and industrial markets. Its business model blends engineering services and technical consulting with reusable building blocks and system‑on‑modules for faster project delivery. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Best, Netherlands, Topic became part of T&S in 2023 and is an AMD Premier Partner.