(Senior) Software Engineer - Mechanical-2D (C++)

Bricsys®, part of Hexagon, is a global technology company creating innovative Computer Aided Design software for worldwide markets. Our products enable the world’s most innovative companies to streamline complex design workflows every day. Our people are active in 80 countries, and our software is available in fifteen languages. We offer innovative solutions for 2D drafting, 3D direct modeling, sheet metal design, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Bricsys powers an ecosystem of over 1,200 market-specific applications through our developer program. Our focus is to deliver reliable software with friendly licensing, and industry-leading direct support - all at a fair price.

We are currently looking for a driven C++ Developer to work with us on our Mechanical 2D project.

As a Software Engineer, you closely work with the dynamic, international Mechanical-2D team (4 engineers) within the broader BricsCAD Mechanical R&D group.

The job is very diverse. At Bricsys, we have an open software review culture. You will be working on challenging problems; in a good balance between new, innovative projects and continuously improving existing features.

If you have a senior profile, we hope you would enjoy software (architecture) design, as well mentoring junior colleagues. If you’re more junior, we mostly expect an open, curious attitude and the willingness to dive in and learn quickly.

The Mechanical 2D project is of utmost business important in the accelerating growth of BricsCAD Mechanical. The Product Management sees solidifying our 2D foundation and compatibility with AutoCAD Mechanical as our first step towards extreme growth, and then upskilling these new Mechanical users to also adopt our powerful 3D variational & assembly design toolkit. As such, your day-to-day work directly contributes to the main focus and strategy of BricsCAD Mechanical.

By doing this, as a C++ Software Engineer, you will be part of a larger and international team that aims to develop an industry leading and very user-friendly product family for customers in the AEC, GIS, civil engineering, and mechanical CAD markets.

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Engineering, or other (applied) sciences (or you can prove you are at this level in some other way).
• 3+ years professional experience (or equivalent by showing relevant personal/student work) with C++ (at least C++11).
• Ability to design and develop complex software.
• Ability to operate with basic geometrical, mathematical and algorithmic concepts, including understanding of complexity of algorithms.
• Ability and willingness to explore, refactor and improve the code of a large software product.
• Ability to realistically plan your own work and work independently and reliably.
• Ability to coordinate your work with team members and to be open and honest in communication.
• Full professional proficiency in English. Dutch is advantageous but not essential.

Knowledge of any of the following is a plus:

• Qt/Qml (UI development).
• C++11/14/17, CMake, boost, Git.
• Object Oriented Design, Optimization, High Performance and Parallel computing
• Computer Aided Design (CAD), Architecture (BIM), Engineering, 3D sketching skills, Computational Geometry.
• Agile methodology.

Our offer

• A fulltime (or 4/5) employment contract.
• Flexible working hours, 32 days’ vacation and the possibility to work from home up to two days/week.
• Competitive remuneration with many additional benefits (pension plan, meal vouchers, expense allowance, hospitalization & car insurance to name a few).
• Choice of development platform (Linux/MacOS/Windows) – choice of tooling (Visual Studio, QtCreator, XCode), git as VCS and a powerful company laptop for all your compilation needs.
• A no-nonsense work floor with a flat hierarchy and direct access to management.
• Autonomy in planning and designing your own work (guidance and collaboration possibilities are available).
• An international work environment.
• Encouragement to show initiative, learn, grow and develop your own ideas.
• Parties, pizza Fridays and other (optional) fun activities.
• Up to 12 ‘Learning Days’ and free access to complete Udemy catalogue, a learning platform offering access to thousands of top-rated courses, allowing our employees to improve their skills constantly.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you!

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks of application. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We do NOT accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes/CVS. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may NOT submit resumes/CVs through LinkedIn (or any other online platform) or directly to HR, managers and staff members. Bricsys is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software, and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.