Hardware Engineer/Project lead

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/ €60000 - €75000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

€60000 - €75000

Location

LOCATION

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Gate Team Leader/Hardware Specialist

Amsterdam, Netherlands

3 days a week in the office

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly specialised team at the intersection of software, hardware, and applied AI. You will take ownership of a tangible, real‑world product, guiding it from concept through to reliable, 24/7 operation, while shaping both the technical direction and the people behind it.

The Company

They are a fast‑growing technology business focused on automating complex inspection processes using a combination of hardware, cloud services, and advanced software. Working with a compact, highly skilled engineering group, they build their full technology stack in‑house, enabling rapid innovation and end‑to‑end ownership. The culture is collaborative, practical, and driven by real‑world impact.

The Role

  • Lead a small, multidisciplinary team of software and hardware engineers, setting technical direction and supporting professional development.
  • Act as technical owner for an integrated inspection gate solution, combining cameras, lighting, and embedded systems.
  • Translate new product ideas into clear technical specifications and high‑level architectures across hardware and software.
  • Own the product lifecycle from design and build through deployment, continuous improvement, and production support.
  • Manage external design and manufacturing partners, ensuring quality, delivery, and alignment with technical requirements.
  • Define and uphold testing, quality assurance, and deployment standards to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate on the solution.

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience leading and mentoring small engineering teams across hardware and software domains.
  • Deep understanding of complex system integration, ideally involving sensors, optics, or computer vision.
  • Solid backend engineering background with strong capability in Python and production environments.
  • Experience integrating hardware components with software systems.
  • Confidence managing external technical vendors and outsourced development or manufacturing.
  • Good working knowledge of testing practices, CI/CD, and quality standards.
  • Comfortable working in Linux‑based environments.
  • Clear, confident communication skills in English.

What They Offer

  • A competitive salary aligned with your skills and impact.
  • The chance to see your work deployed in real‑world environments.
  • Modern equipment and tools to do your best work.
  • A flexible working culture with a strong focus on personal development and learning.
  • An inclusive, supportive environment where ideas are encouraged and ownership is valued.

How to Apply

Apply now to explore how you could lead and shape a product that brings together hardware, software, and AI in a truly hands‑on way.

CONTACT

Charlotte York

Manager - Netherlands

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