Principal Systems Engineer

ppAre you the kind of person who cannot stop at understanding how a system works, but wants to know how it could work fundamentally better? Do you enjoy connecting the dots across hardware, embedded software, algorithms, and application software? Do you challenge established assumptions, explore new system architectures, and see opportunities beyond the boundaries of traditional motion capture? If you are driven by complex problems, curious about what is possible, and excited to shape systems from the ground up, we’d love to have you! /p h3bWho is Xsens /b /h3 pXsens 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 to learn more. /p h3bYour role as a Principal Software at Xsens /b /h3 pAs Principal Systems Engineer, you are the senior technical thinker who connects the engineering disciplines at Xsens and makes the whole system work as one. You look beyond individual components and subsystems. Your focus is the technical coherence, behavior, and performance of the complete product and how to make it fundamentally better. /p pYou work across hardware, embedded software, algorithms, application software and external platforms. You identify dependencies and trade-offs early, define critical interfaces and help teams optimize the complete product rather than for their individual domain. /p pWe are looking for someone intensely curious, someone who challenges assumptions and explores how robotics, AI, edge computing, cloud and other high-tech domains can shape the next generation of Xsens technology. You combine that curiosity with a pragmatic, hands‑on can‑do mentality. You do not just explore what could be possible; you help turn it into something that works. /p pThis is a hybrid role based in Enschede, the Netherlands, with flexibility to work partially from home. Regular on-site presence is expected as you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and physical products. /p pbKey responsibilities: /b /p ul liOwn and evolve end-to-end system architecture and system behavior /li liConnect the dots across hardware, embedded software, algorithms and application software into coherent products and platforms /li liDefine critical system interfaces and budgets including latency, compute, bandwidth, power, thermal performance and synchronization /li liIdentify cross-domain dependencies, technical risks and architectural trade-offs early /li liLead system-level design reviews and drive decisions that optimize the complete system /li liWork closely with the Software Architect and domain leads to establish clear technical boundaries and interfaces /li liDive into complex multidisciplinary problems and support root-cause analysis across system layers /li liChallenge established assumptions and bring in relevant approaches from adjacent technologies and industries /li liExplore future architectures for robotics, physical AI, simulation, edge and cloud applications /li liTurn new ideas into practical experiments, prototypes and scalable technical solutions /li liCreate technical clarity that enables engineering teams to move independently and faster /li /ul pWe are looking for a highly curious, hands‑on Principal Systems Engineer who thrives on challenging multidisciplinary problems. You combine broad systems thinking with enough technical depth to challenge specialists, learn unfamiliar domains quickly and turn ambiguity into a workable path forward. You have: /p ul li10+ years of experience building complex high-tech products /li liSubstantial experience in system-level or cross-domain technical leadership /li liProven experience designing or owning complex multidisciplinary systems /li liExperience across several of hardware, embedded software, algorithms, networking, real-time software, robotics, edge or cloud systems /li liStrong understanding of system interfaces, performance budgets and engineering trade-offs /li liA track record of solving difficult problems across engineering boundaries and shipping real products /li liStrong first-principles thinking and the ability to challenge established assumptions constructively /li liTechnical credibility to influence senior engineers without relying on formal authority /li liExcellent English communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego mindset /li /ul pExperience across different industries or technology domains is a strong advantage /p pbWhat we value in this role /b /p ul liYou are deeply curious about technology, including areas outside your own expertise /li liYou naturally think in complete systems rather than isolated components /li liYou challenge assumptions and look beyond the traditional motion-capture solution space /li liYou have a strong can‑do mentality and bias for action, experimentation and learning /li liYou move comfortably from system‑level thinking to hands‑on investigation /li liYou get energy from solving difficult problems that have no obvious answer /li /ul h3bWorking at Xsens /b /h3 pWe value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization. /p pJoin Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well‑being and help you thrive. /p ul lib28 paid vacation days /b with an option to buy, sell, or carry over days, giving you flexibility to manage your time off as appropriate to your situation /li libTax perks /b for your sports memberships and bicycle purchase; so staying active is easier than ever. /li libFlexible working hours /b and the option to work from home, helping you balance life and work /li libPaid volunteer time: /b Through our partnership with Stichting Present, you have the opportunity to give back to the community during office hours /li liOur partnership with Equip gives you bon-demand access to a dedicated financial planner /b who provides clear guidance and a concrete plan for wealth building, pensions, and major life events. /li libcompany social events /b as well as bfun, informal activities /b organized by our staff association. From movie nights and sports clinics to cooking classes and LAN parties, there’s always something happening to connect and have fun /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr