Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Topic Software Development3 months ago
Best, NetherlandsSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test frameworks and automation tooling using C++ and/or Python.
- Contribute to production code and improve software testability in collaboration 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 their root cause in code.
- Drive testability, observability, and quality-by-design practices within development teams.
- 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 with Python, C++, and/or C# and familiarity with object-oriented principles.
- Hands-on experience with test automation.
- Preferably, experience with the Robot Framework and testing approaches including TDD, BDD, keyword-driven, data-driven, model-based, and property-based testing.
- Team-oriented, solution-oriented, and proactive approach.
- Good command of English; Dutch is preferred.
Benefits
- Permanent contract.
- All-in employment package including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, and holiday allowance.
- 26 vacation days with the opportunity to buy extra days, plus a pension scheme.
- Relocation budget when relocating to the Netherlands.
- Annual study budget, customized training, technical coaching, and access to TOPIC Academy.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangement.
- Home office support package, office gym, daily fresh fruit, and company social and sporting 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.