Senior Principal Software Architect

I am looking for experienced C/C++ Software Architects with experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry to join my client in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

This is a hybrid role but you have to be located in the Eindhoven area.

With a group of creative designers, you will translate the customers' requirements and wishes into usable designs for their systems, focusing on manufacturability, functionality and reliability. This involves components of complex devices for the semiconductor, medical and aerospace industries.

The company has several competence groups, including Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Flow & Heat, Software and Project Management. 

You will:

• Shape the future of software by leading the roadmap and integrating it seamlessly into the company's broader system and technology strategy. 
• Work closely with executive stakeholders, gathering insights, solving challenges, and fostering collaboration.
• Architect cutting-edge solutions by designing topology, architectures, and concepts rooted in deep technical expertise, translating them into actionable work breakdowns and specifications for specialized teams.
• Drive project excellence from concept to completion, ensuring smooth execution and delivering high-performance results.
• Lead and strengthen our software team, continuously enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation.
• Champion new business development, taking ownership of novel concepts, translating them into system architectures, and ensuring flawless execution throughout the project lifecycle.

You have:

• Master's degree in SW development or informatics with at least 15 years of experience as a lead software architect
• Been a thought leader in software architectural principles. Comfortable with deploying these principles to teams and ensuring they adhere to them.
• Proven track record in a leading architecting role for semicon/high-tech equipment
• Track record in creating, realizing and maintaining an architectural roadmap in growing SW organizations for complex high-tech machine control with real-time software and operating systems
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Balancing leadership and team self-steering also in highly dynamic situations
• Comfort in a multidisciplinary environment, including complex stakeholder fields on exthe ecutive level
• Supported SW processes from an architectural perspective (including Requirements Management, Continuous Integration/Delivery, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management)
• Proficiency in English. Dutch is a plus.

Personal skills

• You have a motivational leadership style that inspires and encourages team growth while fostering a collaborative environment
• You are a true, constructive and positive coach, a builder and a motivator. 
• You know how to coach on all levels in an organization
• You have a strong sense of ownership and urgency
• You can balance conflicting stakeholder needs while maintaining clear communication on all levels ranging from test engineer to executive level
• You are innovative constantly challenging the status quo
• You can find opportunities in tough situations and inspire the team

What you can expect

• Excellent salary package: Aligned with industry standards and reflective of your expertise and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including pa ension plan, and a generous amount of paid time off. 27 Holidays, 13 ADV, Pension plan, Holiday allowance (8%), travel allowance.
• Friday afternoon get-togethers (Drinks and food).
• BBQ's parties when the weather allows it and seasonal company events/activities with your colleagues.