4 weeks
Senior Software Engineer – C++
About this role
About Gapstars At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe’s most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern
Role information
At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe’s most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern solutions. Our teams work across domains, from networking, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI to embedded finance and accounting, delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll take a key role in developing and improving the software that powers our driving and drone platforms. You’ll work on improving the feature set, stability, robustness, and overall user experience of our software, with a strong focus on C++ and embedded systems.
You’ll take ownership of technical challenges, help improve existing systems, and contribute to engineering decisions that ensure our software is reliable, maintainable, and performant in real-world environments.
We believe taking care of our people is non-negotiable. Here’s what being a Star means:
What you'll bring
Strong C++ knowledge, including modern C++ (C++17+), memory management, pointers, and software design.
Solid experience with Embedded Linux on ARM / NVIDIA Jetson.
Experience with cross-platform development across Embedded Linux, Linux x86, and Windows.
Strong understanding of software testing, including unit and integration testing.
Experience with version control, code reviews, and software engineering best practices.
Experience with Docker for packaging and deployment.
Good knowledge of CMake and experience working with existing C/C++ build systems.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues.
Experience designing and implementing robust and maintainable software.
Good understanding of performance optimisation and working with CPU, memory, and power constraints.
Ability to make sound technical decisions and contribute to system-level design.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with other engineers.
Nice to have
Experience integrating software with backend systems; Python knowledge is a plus.
Experience with ROS2, Gazebo, or robotics software.
Experience with drone software, autonomous systems, or GNSS.
Experience with robotics algorithms.
Experience with video processing pipelines, such as object detection, speed estimation, or localisation.
Experience with security hardening, including disk encryption and secure boot.
Experience optimising software for limited compute, memory, or power.
What you get here
Wellbeing first: Comprehensive private health cover
Work-life essentials: 24h continuous internet and power facility and a gym membership to keep you moving
Everyday comforts: Unlimited tea & coffee facilities along with snacks & drinks.
Growth, always: Personal Development Plans through Gapstars Academy, cross-functional learning via StarTalks, and opportunities for overseas travel and training
Community & culture: Community events and parties that make Gapstars feel like home
About Gapstars
Gapstars was founded in 2015 on a simple belief: great companies shouldn't be limited by access to talent. By connecting ambitious European scale-ups with the exceptional engineering talent emerging from Sri Lanka, Gapstars set out to build dedicated teams that operate as true extensions of their partners' organisations.
What began as a small, ambitious team has grown into a global organisation of more than 300 experts across Amsterdam, Lisbon, Dubai, and Colombo, supporting over 75 companies worldwide. Today, Gapstars Group continues that journey - connecting visionary companies with the people, processes, and platforms that help them grow across tech, finance, and beyond.