Hybrid Expert Embedded Software Engineer – Control Rooms

at Barco

• Job title: Expert Embedded Software Engineer – Control Rooms
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kortrijk, Belgium

About the role

• Expert Embedded Software Engineer contributing to visualization solutions at Barco Control Rooms. Focusing on architecture and performance in high stakes environments while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Barco CTRL, our scalable software platform that simplifies control room workflows, deployment, and serviceability.
• Focus on the low level visualization layer powering dedicated embedded devices.
• Ensure seamless hardware and software integration across Linux based systems, optimizing performance, reliability, and security.
• Refactor and maintain shared components across the CTRL stack, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
• Use telemetry and data insights to debug, analyze, and optimize performance across the stack, while contributing to the evolution of our telemetry framework.
• Lead and oversee the strategic design and development of complex engineering projects.
• Conduct advanced research to support product requirements and architectural choices.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, design specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate cross functionally to align product vision with implementation.
• Facilitate project meetings and guide critical technical decisions.
• Perform rigorous testing and validation to ensure quality and compliance.
• Mentor engineers across levels and foster engineering excellence.
• Drive innovation, process improvements, and platform sustainability.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and, when applicable, customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in software or embedded engineering.
• Strong expertise in system level design and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in C , C++ and Python.
• Experience building solutions on Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of multimedia frameworks (e.g. GStreamer) and codecs.
• Experience writing USB or other low level device drivers.
• Hands on experience with embedded systems.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross team collaboration abilities.
• Passion for improving processes, tools, and developer experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model, with flexible working hours and a people first culture.
• Learning & development through Barco University.
• An international, collaborative team recognized for innovation and impact.
• Competitive salary package, fringe benefits including meal vouchers, hospital insurance, and a group insurance plan.
• Company car or mobility budget.