Innovate today, impact tomorrow – Join us at Futurewave.
Our Mission & Vision →
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At Futurewave, we are driven by a singular mission,Improving tomorrow through innovation.
We aspire to become a global innovation studio, enabling impactful technological products and experiences.
We create value, not just products, empowering consumers through technological excellence.
Building a legacy of impactful innovation worldwide.
Our DNA – What Drives Us
Innovation
Imagining and bringing cutting-edge solutions to life.
Maker Mentality
Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach.
Collaboration
Maximizing impact through synergy.
Creativity
Exploring original concepts and pushing design boundaries.
Result-Driven
Delivering real and measurable value.
Life at Futurewave →
At Futurewave, we celebrate creativity, encourage innovation, and thrive on collaboration. Our team is our greatest strength, and we believe in nurturing an inclusive and dynamic workplace.
- Flexible work culture.
- Collaborative workspace.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- Celebrations and team-building activities.
Our Approach to Innovation →
At Futurewave, we celebrate creativity, encourage innovation, and thrive on collaboration. Our team is our greatest strength, and we believe in nurturing an inclusive and dynamic workplace.
Perks & Benefits – Why Join Us?
Our Hiring Process →
Application Review
Introduction Call
Value-based Interview
Technical Assessment
Final Interview
Offer & Onboarding
Open Positions – Join Our Team
Back-end Engineer
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We're hiring a Back-end Engineer at Futurewave
Join us to build robust, scalable server infrastructure that powers the next generation of connected products. You’ll work at the interface between embedded systems and the cloud—enabling real-time experiences across hardware, data, and users.
Futurewave is a product innovation studio based in Brussels, shaping the future of consumer technology. We work across strategy, design, engineering, and manufacturing to build meaningful products and experiences. Our approach is fast, lean, and deeply user-centered. We’ve collaborated with over 50 companies—from Decathlon and Renault to Cowboy and Nokia—and have launched award-winning products across Europe and Asia.
We're now looking to reinforce our AI & Technology team with a skilled Back-end Engineer to design and operate the digital infrastructure behind our embedded, connected devices.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and maintain REST APIs that communicate with our connected devices in the field
- Architect back-end systems that manage sessions, media assets, firmware logic, and telemetry
- Build and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Node.js, Express, Docker, and Supabase (PostgreSQL)
- Ensure secure and scalable communication between hardware and cloud via BLE, WiFi, and 4G+ gateways
- Integrate protocols such as MQTT, HTTP, WebSocket, or CoAP where needed for device-to-cloud sync
- Collaborate with embedded, hardware, and front-end engineers to ensure seamless full-stack execution
- Write clean, testable code with CI/CD pipelines and monitor live deployments in production
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of experience in back-end engineering, ideally for connected or IoT products
- Strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js and Express
- Experience working with cloud-native stacks like Supabase, Firebase, or AWS (we use Supabase)
- Solid understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP(S), WebSocket, MQTT, and similar
- Familiarity with embedded and IoT device communication flows (sessions, firmware updates, edge triggers)
- Experience with Docker, Git, and continuous deployment pipelines
- SQL fluency (PostgreSQL preferred) and ability to structure relational data for device-based apps
- Comfort with debugging device-to-cloud edge cases and optimizing system performance
- Fluency in English is required; French or Dutch is a plus
Your profile
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- System-level thinker who understands the lifecycle of connected devices
- Curious and confident around embedded systems, even if not coding firmware yourself
- Strong team player who can work with designers, engineers, and product owners
- Independent and pragmatic, with a bias toward building quickly and improving iteratively
Why join Futurewave
- Work on real-world products across mobility, retail, culture, and connected consumer tech
- Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product experts
- Operate in a lean, prototype-driven culture where ideas move fast
- Be part of a company recognized for design excellence and technological rigor
- Contribute to a growing, B Corp-certified organization focused on impact and innovation
Perks and benefits
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Hybrid work model and flexible scheduling
- Access to labs, prototyping tools, and full development infrastructure
- Learning budget and professional growth opportunities
- Support for side-projects, talks, and public contributions
- A vibrant studio atmosphere in Brussels
If you're passionate about designing back-end systems that bring devices to life, apply now or reach out. We'd love to hear from you.
AI Software Engineer
We're hiring an AI Software Engineer at Futurewave
Join us to build intelligent, edge-first products that go from prototype to real-world impact fast. You’ll work across hardware and AI in one of Europe’s most exciting product studios.
Futurewave is a product innovation studio based in Brussels, shaping the future of consumer technology. We work across strategy, design, engineering, and manufacturing to build meaningful products and experiences. Our approach is fast, lean, and deeply user-centered. We’ve collaborated with over 50 companies, from Decathlon and Renault to Cowboy and Nokia, and have launched award-winning products across Europe and Asia.
We're now looking to reinforce our AI & Technology team with a skilled AI Software Engineer to help bring embedded intelligence to the connected products we design and build.
What you will do
- Design, post-train, optimize, and deploy AI models for embedded and edge environments such as MCUs, MPUs, NPUs, and mobile SoCs
- Prototype, benchmark, and iterate on algorithms in constrained environments, balancing power, latency, and reliability
- Collaborate with hardware, embedded, design, and product teams to bring AI from idea to deployment
- Own the full embedded AI stack, from data pipelines and training to model compression, quantization, and deployment via toolchains like TFLite or ONNX
- Contribute to internal development tools and infrastructure to streamline the edge AI workflow
- Participate in client-facing projects and internal initiatives from early proof-of-concept to production-grade delivery
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years focused on embedded AI or edge ML
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++, with experience using toolchains such as TensorFlow Lite Micro, TVM, Edge Impulse, or NVIDIA Jetson
- Strong understanding of model optimization techniques including quantization, pruning, and distillation
- Experience working with resource-constrained systems such as microcontrollers, SBCs, or real-time platforms
- Ability to build data pipelines, prepare datasets, and evaluate models for deployment
- Familiarity with embedded operating systems or build tools like Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or CMake is a plus
- Background in signal processing, sensor fusion, or AIoT applications is highly valued
- Experience with CI/CD and MLOps for embedded platforms is a bonus
- Excellent communication skills in English; French or Dutch is a plus
Our stack includes
- Embedded platforms: Jetson, Hailo, Coral
- Toolchains: TFLite, TFLite Micro, ONNX, PyTorch, scikit-learn, XNNPACK
- Languages: Python, C++, embedded C
- Dev tools: Git, Docker, Jupyter, VS Code, CMake
- Edge toolkits: Edge Impulse, SensiML
- AI models: Open-source models from Hugging Face for NLP and Computer Vision applications
Why join Futurewave
Work on real-world products across mobility, retail, culture, and connected consumer tech
- Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product experts
- Operate in a lean, prototype-driven culture where ideas move fast
- Be part of a company recognized for design excellence and technological rigor
- Contribute to a growing, B Corp-certified organization focused on impact and innovation
Perks and benefits
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Hybrid work model and flexible scheduling
- Access to labs, prototyping tools, and full development infrastructure
- Learning budget and professional growth opportunities
- Support for side-projects, talks, and public contributions
- A vibrant studio atmosphere in Brussels
If you're passionate about building the future of intelligent devices, apply now or reach out. We’d love to hear from you.
Product Engineer
We are looking for a talented Product Engineer, who can apply his/her knowledge and skills on innovative technological products. As Product Engineer, you will be responsible for the imagination, development and validation of our product features. You will join a multidisciplinary team working together on outstanding products and experiences.
At Futurewave, you will have the room to develop your personal skills alongside top talents in their field. We are not only looking for competences, we strongly value personalities driven by a common passion for physical technological products.
About Futurewave
Futurewave is a Brussels-based design and engineering studio helping companies transform ideas into reality – from strategy to prototyping, to product engineering and market launch. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Product Engineer, who can apply his/her knowledge andskills on innovative technological products. As Product Engineer, you will beresponsible for the imagination, development and validation of our product electro-mechanicaldesign. You will join a multidisciplinary team working together on outstanding productsand experiences.
At FutureWave, you will have the room to develop your personal skills alongside toptalents in their field. We are not only looking for competences, we strongly valuepersonalities driven by a common passion for physical technological products.
What You’ll Do
- Brainstorm on new products, imagine and optimize their interactions and derivetheir functionalities
- Translate the product features into mechanical hardware implementation
- Design the products components and chose their manufacturing process
- Work in close contact with the manufacturers to setup and validate serial production
- Develop, test and validate using rapid prototyping techniques (3Dprinting, CNC machining, manual tools, ..)
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Result focused mindset, ability to drive the team to design impressive new products
- Excellent with technical, analytical and problem solving skills
- Passionate about aesthetic and innovative technological products
- Fluent in English
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering
- You have a strong experience in mechanical design
- You have experience in product development
- You have valuable professional or side project experience using CAD software(Solidworks, Fusion 360, Catia, ..).
- You have experience in 2D drawing, knowledge about mechanical & industrialtolerances
Preferred Qualifications:
- You have experience in industrial manufacturing process (Injection molding, sheetmetal, extrusion, ..), an industrial partner network is a plus
- Experience in electronics hardware and programming is a plus
Why Join Us?
At Futurewave, you’ll find:
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across industries.
- A team that values creativity, transparency, and mutual respect.
Our Hiring Process
We believe in a transparent and meaningful hiring journey. Here’s what to expect:
- Application Review: Once you submit your application, we’ll evaluate your profile based on alignment with the role and our core values.
- Values-Based Interview: We’ll have a conversation to learn more about your personality, values, and alignment with our culture.
- Technical Interview: This stage dives into your skills and past experiences, including a practical exercise relevant to the role.
- Final Interview: A chance to discuss expectations, ask questions, and dive deeper into role specifics.
- Decision and Feedback: All candidates receive updates and constructive feedback after interviews.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how:
- Prepare Your Application: Submit the hiring form with your CV and additional information.
- Submit Online: Send your application using this form.
- Deadline: Applications are open until 25/04/2025.
Let’s shape the future together. 🚀
Your Futurewave Team
Hardware Engineer
We're hiring a Hardware Engineer at Futurewave
Join us to design and build innovative, connected products that go from first sketch to real-world deployment fast. You’ll work across electronics, embedded systems, and product design in one of Europe’s most exciting product studios.
Futurewave is a product innovation studio based in Brussels, shaping the future of consumer technology. We work across strategy, design, engineering, and manufacturing to build meaningful products and experiences. Our approach is fast, lean, and deeply user-centered. We’ve collaborated with over 50 companies—from Decathlon and Renault to Cowboy and Nokia—and have launched award-winning products across Europe and Asia.
We're now looking to reinforce our AI & Technology team with a skilled Hardware Engineer to help us bring high-quality physical products to life, from concept to certified prototype.
What you'll do
Collaborate with designers and engineers to define product interactions and translate them into functional electronics
- Design and architect hardware systems, select components, and validate the full electronic stack
- Develop schematic diagrams and multilayer PCB layouts in Altium Designer
- Write and test low-level firmware and drivers in C/C++ to bring up new boards
- Debug and iterate on physical prototypes, performing validation and optimization
- Support EMC/RED certification processes in collaboration with external labs
- Document designs, iterate with the team, and contribute to hardware review processes
What we're looking for
- 2+ years of professional experience in electronic product development
- Proven experience in PCB design, including schematics and layout for multi-layer boards
- Familiarity with embedded C/C++ development and hardware bring-up
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, or Cellular
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Experience applying EMC/RED guidelines and participating in certification workflows
- Proficiency in Altium Designer is a strong plus
- Basic knowledge of Python scripting, Git, and modern dev environments (e.g., Docker, Jenkins) is a bonus
- Fluency in English is required; French or Dutch is a plus
Your profile
Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- A passion for building beautiful, functional, and reliable technological products
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and delivering results quickly
Why join Futurewave
Work on real-world products across mobility, retail, culture, and connected consumer tech
- Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and product experts
- Operate in a lean, prototype-driven culture where ideas move fast
- Be part of a company recognized for design excellence and technological rigor
- Contribute to a growing, B Corp-certified organization focused on impact and innovation
Percks and benefits
Competitive salary with benefits
- Hybrid work model and flexible scheduling
- Access to labs, prototyping tools, and full development infrastructure
- Learning budget and professional growth opportunities
- Support for side-projects, talks, and public contributions
- A vibrant studio atmosphere in Brussels
If you're ready to help shape the future of hardware innovation, apply now or get in touch. We'd love to meet you.