11/07/2026 updated

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Freelance Embedded Software Architect / Lead

Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Only remote
MSc in Computer Science
Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Only remote
MSc in Computer Science

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Embedded CEmbedded SystemsLinux On Embedded SystemsEmbedded SoftwareSoftware ArchitectureSystems Design
Embedded Software Architecture
Extensive experience in designing and developing embedded software architectures for complex systems, including optical communications terminals, autonomous guided vehicles, and vehicle software platforms. Expertise in defining software interfaces, system design specifications, and aligning with industry standards such as IEC 62061:2021.

C/C++ and Assembly Programming
Deep proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems ranging from 8-bit microcontrollers to ARM-based SoCs. Implementation of software features in C/C++ and Assembly, as well as Linux kernel drivers for highly complex embedded systems.

Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems
Strong background in Linux-based embedded development, including custom Linux systems, Linux kernel driver development, and real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Experience with ARM-based platforms and embedded Linux environments.

Functional Safety (SIL2 / IEC 62061)
Led the architectural design and development of Functional Safety Software achieving SIL2 compliance under IEC 62061:2021. Delivered comprehensive design specifications including Software Architecture Design, Software System Design, and detailed Software Module Design.

Python
Proficiency in Python, used for writing tests and automation in embedded software development projects.

Vehicle Software Integration
Experience leading vehicle software architecture teams, aligning release scope with software developments, delivering and refining software designs for features such as exterior lights control, cruise control, and Over-the-Air updates, and addressing integration issues including CPU and CAN bus overloads.

Scrum and Agile Methodologies
Served as Scrum Master, improving scrum processes by adding variety to retrospectives and ensuring better follow-up on action points. Experience managing development teams and stakeholders in agile environments.

Project and Product Management
Experience as Project Manager and Product Owner, managing projects by setting clear expectations on scope and planning, gathering input from clients and internal stakeholders, prioritizing features, and negotiating on scope and delivery schedules.

Inter-Satellite Laser Communication Software
Led software team to design and develop an Optical Communications Terminal for inter-satellite laser communication, providing design documentation for space project milestones and specifying software interfaces with satellite integrator parties.

Languages

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Project history

Embedded Software Architect

FSO Instruments
Led the software team to design and develop FSO's Optical Communications Terminal for inter-satellite laser communication. Served as point of contact within FSO for the software development, provided design documentation for passing space project milestones. Designed and specified software interfaces as well as aligned on interface changes with satellite integrator parties.

Functional Safety Software Architect

Lely
Led the architectural design and development of Functional Safety Software for one of Lely's AGVs, achieving SIL2 compliance under IEC 62061:2021. Delivered comprehensive design specifications, including Software Architecture Design, Software System Design, and detailed Software Module Design, aligning with the standard's requirements.

Vehicle Software Architect

Lightyear
Led the Vehicle Software Architecture team for the Lightyear 0, responsible for designing and integrating requested functions. Key tasks included aligning release scope with software developments, delivering and refining software designs (e.g., exterior lights control, cruise control, Over-the-Air updates), and reviewing team architectures and addressing integration issues such as CPU and CAN bus overloads.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Fox Crypto B.V.
Developed software for highly complex embedded systems requiring software for a wide range of devices from 8-bit microcontrollers to ARM-based SoCs running a custom Linux system. Main activities consisted of implementing software features (C/C++ and Assembly), Linux kernel drivers, and writing tests in Python.

Project Manager

Alten Nederland B.V.
Managed projects by installing and seeing to processes to produce high-quality deliverables within deadlines, managing stakeholders by setting clear expectations on scope and planning.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Scrum Master

Lely Industries N.V. (through Alten)
Added support for a new type motor controller for a gantry crane that is part of the Vector system, a 24/7 automated feeding system for dairy farms. Improved the scrum process by adding more variety to the retrospectives and ensuring better follow-up on action points.

Product Owner

Irdeto B.V. (through Alten)
Filled the Product Owner role for a video watermarking project by gathering input from clients and internal stakeholders and working together with a development team of 7 engineers. Worked with a big Hollywood-based client by prioritizing features to satisfy their needs and by negotiating on scope and delivery schedule.

Project Lead

TASS International B.V. (through Alten)
Managed a development team of 3 engineers for car accident simulations to enable users to add their own 3D models to the simulation. Filled the role of Product Owner by turning the needs of TASS into user stories for the team. Streamlined the delivery process to the TASS QA team. Created plannings and managed the expectations of TASS Product Management. Transparently measured team performance by means of KPIs.

Senior Software Engineer

Irdeto B.V. (through Alten)
Worked on multiple video watermarking projects to trace piracy. Started as one man team turning a prototype project into a production-grade product. Following, worked with a team of 7 engineers on a new watermarking project for a big Hollywood-based client and successfully met the strict deadlines.

Embedded Software Engineer

Lely Industries N.V. (through Alten)
Worked mainly on improving the reliability of the navigation of the autonomous driving robot of the Vector system, a 24/7 automated feeding system for dairy farms.

Embedded Software Engineer

Siqura B.V. (through Alten)
Developed numerous features for a surveillance camera, e.g., added ONVIF (a SOAP API) support, integrated a hardware H.264 codec, and integrated video analytics for object/intruder detection.

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Kuipers Electronic Engineering B.V. (through Alten)
Designed and developed many key components for a new monitor and control substation. Coached a number of developers to design and implement software on an Embedded Linux system with C++.

Embedded Software Engineer

Chess (through Alten)
Improved the user interface of a payment terminal and addressed stability problems of the internet connection.

Software Engineer / Configuration Manager

TASS International B.V. (through Alten)
Contributed to car crash simulations on high performance clusters. Maintained build and development environments, and oversaw the automated testing framework and ensured test failures were resolved.

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