Junior Application Software Engineer

Do you have an affinity with application software development and C/C++ or a willingness to learn? Do you want to work on technology that directly powers next-generation automation, mobility, animation, and humanoid robotics? Join Xsens and help transform complex motion data into real-world impact! Who is Xsens Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves the entertainment, health & sports, and automation & mobility markets. Our innovations enable our customers to capitalize on the value of movement by transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights. Partnering with leading global brands such as Electronic Arts, EPIC Games, 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Toyota, Siemens, and over 1000 sports organizations/research centers/universities, Xsens is creating extraordinary outcomes that move humanity forward. Xsens is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, visit www.xsens.com to learn more. Your role as an Application Software Engineer at Xsens As an Application Software Engineer, you contribute to the development of applications that capture, process, and visualize motion data. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the Manager Software Engineering. You work closely with other engineers and production operators. We will provide a mentor to make sure you can get the most out of your role. Within the team, you are responsible for developing high-quality software and contributing to technical solutions that deliver real value to customers. We actively leverage modern development tools, including generative AI, to accelerate development, improve code quality, and streamline engineering workflows. You are expected to be comfortable adopting these tools and exploring how they can enhance productivity and engineering outcomes. Key responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain application software in C++ - Translate product requirements into effective technical solutions together with the team - Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code - Contribute to system behavior across UI, data processing, and application workflows - Ensure reliability through unit testing, functional testing, and thoughtful design - Collaborate closely with Lead Engineers, Embedded Software, Hardware, and QA teams - Identify improvements in existing systems, performance, and developer workflows - Take ownership of your work and deliver reliably within agreed scope and timelines