Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - In the Netherlands

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

At TOPIC (in the Netherlands), we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you the driven and ambitious Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who enjoys writing production-quality code to automate testing of complex embedded systems that we are looking for?

“TOPIC is unique because it combines cutting-edge technology with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. It offers the opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth."

Bohdan Dovbysh I Test Automation Engineer

What will you do as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)?

As an Software Development Engineer in Test, you operate at the intersection of software development and quality engineering. You design and build high-quality test infrastructure and automation in the same way developers build production systems. With your strong programming skills in C++and/or Python, you ensure software is testable, scalable, and reliable by design. You work closely with software engineers on complex high-tech systems, contributing directly to codebases, test architecture, and continuous integration pipelines. Rather than only validating software, you actively shape how it is built and verified.

Your responsibilities as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET):

• Design, develop, and maintain test frameworks and automation tooling using C++ and/or Python
• Contribute to production code and testability improvements in collaboration with software engineers
• Develop automated tests across multiple levels (unit, integration, system) as part of the development process
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure to enable fast and reliable feedback
• Analyze complex systems and failures, and trace issues to root cause in code
• Drive testability, observability, and quality-by-design principles within development teams
• Work on high-tech systems (embedded / hardware-software integration / distributed systems) with real-world impact
• Take ownership of technical decisions around test architecture and tooling
• Continuously improve automation strategy with a strong focus on engineering scalability and maintainability

What do we offer you?

This will make you smarter:

• Challenging and interesting projects in different domains
• Benefit from the expertise of your technical buddy and more than 100 smart colleagues
• Focus on guiding and coaching on personal development to achieve your ambitions
• Annual study budget and customized training program within our TOPIC Academy
• Tech events and knowledge sessions

This will make you better:

• Permanent contract
• An all-in employment package between €57,000 and €76.000 (including net expense allowance, mobility package, 13th-month bonus, and holiday allowance). Final salary is based on relevant work experience and level of expertise
• 26 vacation days (opportunity to buy extra days), pension scheme and relocation budget (when you relocate to the Netherlands)

This will keep you healthy:

• A good work-life balance, flexible working hours and hybrid way of working
• An inspiring office environment with daily fresh fruit and a gym
• The home office support package will turn your “home office” into an inspiring environment
• Lots of fun during events like celebrations, sport activities and the weekly Friday afternoon drinks

What do you bring as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems or similar
• 5 years of work experience in the high‑tech domain
• Experience with programming in Python, C++ and/or C# and familiar with applying OO principles.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation
• Preferably experience with the ROBOT Framework and methodologies such as TDD, BDD, keyword‑driven testing, data‑driven testing, model‑based testing, and property‑based testing
• You are a team player, solution-oriented, and proactive
• A good command of English, and preferably Dutch language

Our organization

Since 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.