Build the embedded intelligence behind large-scale commercial heating systems - powering the energy transition at scale.
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Remeha / BDR Thermea Group, you play a key role in developing the software that drives complex commercial HVAC and heating installations across Europe. From hospitals and factories to large residential complexes and public buildings, your work ensures that our systems operate reliably, efficiently, and intelligently in demanding, real-world environments.
You contribute across the full development lifecycle - from early design discussions and architectural considerations to implementation, testing, and delivery. Working on system-level challenges, you help ensure interoperability between boilers, heat pumps, building management systems (BMS), and third-party integrations.
This is a role with broad scope: you combine hands-on embedded development with a system mindset, balancing performance, constraints, and long product lifecycles. You also help bring modern engineering practices into an environment that is evolving towards more advanced platforms and tooling.
This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. You are invited to work on-site at the office for a minimum of two days per week. We support your home office set-up, travel costs, and provide flexibility regarding hybrid work.
You will join the Commercial Systems cluster within the Digital & Controls (DaC) team. This is an international, multidisciplinary environment where software engineers, architects, product owners, and testers collaborate on large-scale, high-impact systems.
The team works in an Agile setup with multiple scrum teams and clusters and is moving towards feature-based development for complex installations rather than single products.
Together, you build the “brain” behind commercial heating systems - including controllers and gateways that integrate with third-party technologies - helping accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.
Develop reliable embedded software for commercial HVAC and heating systems
Contribute to system design and architectural discussions with software and hardware architects
Work across the full development lifecycle, from concept to validation and release
Apply Continuous Integration practices, ensuring high-quality testing and documentation
Write unit tests and collaborate with testers on component-level testing (including automated testing frameworks)
Work with Linux-based environments and embedded platforms
Support and improve development workflows, including configuration management and CI practices
Contribute to system interoperability, integrating with building management systems and third-party devices
Collaborate with international stakeholders and support technical alignment across teams
Several years of experience in (embedded) software development, ideally in complex or system-level environments
Solid programming skills in C / Embedded C, with openness to or experience in C++
Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals (e.g. memory, performance, hardware interaction)
Experience working in a Linux-based and/or embedded development environment
Familiarity with structured development approaches and modern engineering practices (e.g. testing, version control, CI) and associated tools (Robot framework, GIT, Azure DevOps)
A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly in international, cross-functional teams
Preferably, you also bring:
Experience in contributing to software architecture discussions
Knowledge of modern C++ and object-oriented design principles
Experience with Python and/or automated testing frameworks such as Robot
Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. Zephyr)
A permanent contract.
Next to a solid monetary compensation, receive a strong pension package.
Benefit from a healthy work-life balance with 40 holiday days per year (27 of your own choosing plus 13 office closure days), based on a full-time contract.
Take advantage of flexible home-working policies and a home-office budget.
Enjoy discounts on our products and insurances.
Join a company in the heart of the energy transition and build a flourishing career with us!
About the company
At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture.
BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.
What’s it like to work at BDR Thermea Group?
At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member, you'll be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.
Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
Skills Required
- Several years of experience in embedded software development
- Solid programming skills in C / Embedded C
- Experience working in a Linux-based and/or embedded development environment
- Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals
- Familiarity with structured development approaches and tools
- Proactive and collaborative mindset
What We Do
We make the energy transition a reality. Our brands – trusted by installers and end-users in more than 100 countries in all European markets, Turkey and China – include Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Chappée and Baymak. We manufacture close to our customers in 14 different locations in nine countries. Our customers can choose from different technologies that allow them to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying comfort in their homes. Our goal is to help bring the energy transition closer. Our connected and integrated technologies enable the global shift towards fully sustainable energy carriers, such as heat pumps, hybrid and hydrogen boilers, and we work to reduce carbon emissions from our operations, suppliers, and products.
