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Senior Principal Software Architect

  • Eindhoven
  • Software Engineering
  • Master (WO)
  • Permanent
  • VDL ETG Technology & Development
  • 40 hours

We offer

  • High-tech environment
  • Open and informal working atmosphere
  • Scope for personal input

You are

  • A go-getter
  • An expert in your field
  • An initiator

Why VDL?

  • Innovative products
  • Development and production
  • Challenge and variety

Senior Principal Software Architect

As Principal Software Architect in T&D, you are the visionary behind cutting-edge high-tech equipment. You navigate a complex landscape of executive stakeholders, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to execution, delivering highly configurable products built for longevity. Your leadership is pivotal in aligning technical innovation with evolving business needs—balancing phased deliveries, hardware and software upgrades, and cost-effective high-performance roadmaps. With deep strategic foresight and continuous collaboration with customers, you shape the future of our systems, ensuring they remain adaptable, serviceable, and high performing throughout their entire lifecycle.

Activities and responsibilities

  • Shape the future of software by leading the roadmap and integrating it seamlessly into our broader system and technology strategy. You work closely with executive stakeholders, gathering insights, solving challenges, and fostering collaboration.
  • Architect cutting-edge solutions by designing topology, architectures, and concepts rooted in deep technical expertise, translating them into actionable work breakdowns and specifications for specialized teams.
  • Drive project excellence from concept to completion, ensuring smooth execution and delivering high-performance results.
  • Lead and strengthen our software team, continuously enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation.
  • Champion new business development, taking ownership of novel concepts, translating them into system architectures, and ensuring flawless execution throughout the project lifecycle.


Your strength

    The strength of VDL

    Working at VDL ETG T&D means working at an innovative, international and entrepreneurial company where 'strength through collaboration' is key. We value a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere. We work together in a professional way. We also offer you:

    • A competitive salary
    • 27 days of paid holiday and 13 ADV days
    • A good pension scheme
    • Profit sharing
    • Plenty of room for personal development
    • An annual VDL party
    • Employee discounts
    • Participation in sporting activities

    Ready to challenge yourself?

    Apply now and contribute to the future of our high-tech developments!

    Vacancy open since: 15-05-2025

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    See what we do at VDL ETG Technology & Development

    VDL ETG Technology & Development (VDL ETG T&D) is the company within VDL ETG that stands for research and development. With a group of creative designers, we translate our customers' requirements and wishes into usable designs for their systems, focusing on manufacturability, functionality and reliability.  We do this from our locations in Eindhoven and Almelo.  This involves components of complex devices for various industries. At VDL ETG T&D we have various competence groups, including Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Flow & Heat, Software, Project Management and more.

    More about VDL ETG Technology & Development

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    We are one big family

    VDL Groep is an international industrial family-owned company with more than 100 companies in 20 countries. Together with 14.000 colleagues, we work on innovative solutions for the worlds of Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech, and Foodtech. From parts to modules or complete machines. From development to production, installation and service. Our mission: creating a better, smarter and more sustainable world with technology. Will you join us?

    More about our culture

    Variety and challenge

    Variety and challenge

    Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    Great colleagues

    Great colleagues

    Fun company outings

    Fun company outings

    Application process A new job in 5 steps!

    1

    Application

    Fill in your details via the online application form. 
    Tell us who you are and why you want to work with us! 
    We'll get back to you within 5 workings days.

    2

    Introduction

    We would like to get to know you better. Where does your talent lie and what do you want to learn? And is there a good click from both sides?

    3

    Follow-up interview

    Still excited? Great! 
    You can get to know us even better in a second interview. 
    We will be happy to discuss your possibilities.

    4

    Contract proposal

    We have a good feeling. 
    Hopefully so do you.
    You will receive a contract proposal.  Agree?
    Time to sign!

    5

    Let's start

    Welcome new colleague, you are now part of the VDL family! 
    We are excited for your first day at work.

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