Software Quality Engineer

Do you see yourself as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and want to be part of a dynamic, high-tech team in Amsterdam? Join us at Optics11, where we develop cutting-edge fiber optic sensing solutions used in some of the most demanding environments—from deep-sea monitoring to critical energy infrastructure.

We’re growing fast—and attracting strong support. Optics11 recently secured significant investment to accelerate our mission and scale our technology. This milestone reflects the confidence in our cutting-edge solutions and their growing importance in critical infrastructure and defence applications.

Optics11 is an Amsterdam-based high-tech scale-up company on a mission to innovate underwater security and put Netherlands on the map of European sonar industry. Our novel fiber optic technology is redefining underwater security, enabling advanced sonar solutions for safeguarding of key naval and underwater infrastructure. Our high-paced development has been met with an ever-growing interest from the market, with selection of our towed array technology for the new generation of Dutch submarines being the latest testament to our progress. As we transition towards commercial deployments, we are seeking ambitious, mission-driven professionals to join us in shaping the next chapter of our growth and success.

Key responsibilities:

As part of our Embedded Software team, you'll help ensure the quality of our real-time systems built on Linux and advanced technologies like Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ and CUDA. You will:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test frameworks for embedded fiber optic sensing platforms.

• Collaborate with embedded developers and hardware engineers to define robust test strategies and test cases.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker and other DevOps tools.

• Perform rigorous testing on Linux-based embedded systems to ensure reliability and performance.

• Debug integration issues across software and hardware layers.

• Write and maintain Python-based test tools and automation scripts.

• Support build and testing processes using CMake and C++.

• Document processes, results, and findings to ensure traceability and compliance.

What's in it for you? 

• Innovative high-tech, international organization.

• The opportunity to work in a cross-functional and interdisciplinary environment.

• A lot to learn and to develop, we stimulate personal development.

• A flat organization, the less hierarchy, the better.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

• 3+ years of experience in software QA, test automation, or embedded testing.

• Affinity for high-tech products and hands-on problem-solving.

• Familiarity with testing in Linux-based environments.

• Confidence working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

• Willingness to work on-site in Amsterdam (this is not a remote role).

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Python programming skills for test automation and scripting.

• Linux, GIT, Docker and CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps environment.

• Familiarity with CMake and C++ for the build and testing processes.

• Unit and Module Test Frameworks.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Automation of lab equipment.

• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.

• Experience in testing optical sensing systems or similar hardware/software integrated systems.

• Knowledge of Defence or Energy industry standards or other regulated industries.

• CUDA, Digital Signal processing, Petalinux/Yocto.

You'll be working with clients in the defence and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information, please refer to details on security screening. 

More information:

So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile, we would like to get to know you. Apply and drop your details or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dora Öveges via dora.oveges@optics11.com.