Topic Embedded Systems

𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻@𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 | 𝗔𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮
In the next edition of our Women@Work series, we highlight Anetta, Project Manager at TOPIC. We asked her about her journey from software engineering to leading Team TOPIC in the global SKA project, the skills essential in her role, and what she finds most inspiring.

Curious how she navigates international teamwork, complex integrations, and stakeholder alignment?

👉 Read the full interview here: https://topic.nl/us/news/topic-women-at-work-anetta

TOPIC Women@Work | Anetta | TOPIC Embedded Systems Women in tech: Anetta shares her journey from software engineering to leading the TOPIC team in the international SKA project, with insights on leadership and career growth.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗶𝘁 "𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆"?
Every month, new TOPIC’ers join the family. We asked Koen, who recently joined us as a Software Engineer, how he experienced the application process:

Koen: “After some hesitation, I decided to send an open application to TOPIC, and it turned out to be perfect timing! Soon after my application, I was warmly invited for a coffee chat, and the rest is history as I joined the team last December.”

🔺Want to learn more about what happens after you hit "apply" on one of our engineering jobs? Check out our latest blog where Ralph, our corporate recruiter, shares how our candidate journey unfolds in practice: https://topicembedded.com/news/what-happens-after-you-hit-apply?

What happens after you hit "apply"? | TOPIC Embedded Systems “Explore what happens after you hit apply for TOPIC Embedded Systems roles. Insights for engineers seeking software and hardware jobs in embedded systems.”

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀: 𝟯…𝟮…🎄
We’re wrapping up an amazing year and can’t wait for what 2026 brings. Big thanks to our TOPIC’ers, customers, and partners for another great year together. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

✨ Heads-up: We’re taking a holiday break from Christmas through New Year’s. Back on Jan 2!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀?
We believe personal development is just as important as technical growth. That’s why we launched our Talent Development Program: a structured, multi-month journey that helps engineers reflect, gain insight, and take action toward their ambitions.

💬 “The one-on-one coaching helped me turn abstract ideas into concrete actions.” – Stijn, Software Designer at TOPIC

In our latest blog, Stijn shares how the program helped him find clarity, to speak up about his goals, and take meaningful steps in his career.

Read his story and learn how personal growth is becoming a core part of our culture at TOPIC.

Reflect – Learn – Grow | Talent Development at TOPIC | TOPIC Embedded Systems Discover how our Talent Development Program supports our engineers towards their professional goals. Giving them insights, time and tools to turn abstract ideas into action. Read Software Designer Stijn's story here!

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁.
In our latest blog, TOPIC'er Willem shares how scrum not only improves processes but also helps people and teams grow.

🔺Read the blog in the link below to discover more!

Learning and leading with Scrum | Willem Oldemans | TOPIC Embedded Systems Scrum as a mindset, driving personal growth and team success in embedded software projects. Discover Willems experiences learning and leading with scrum.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗷𝗼𝗯
Relocating to a new country is a big step, from finding a place to live to adapting to a new work culture. TOPIC'ers Rihab and Gerhard made the leap and found a home at TOPIC.

Discover how we support our engineers throughout their journey to ensure a smooth transition and help them feel at home.

🔺 Read the full article in the link below!

From abroad to TOPIC | Engineers who made the move | TOPIC Embedded Systems Meet Gerhard and Rihab, two software engineers who relocated to the Netherlands to join TOPIC. Learn how we support international talent with relocation assistance, cultural integration, and career growth.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 💪🚴🏼🚶‍ 🏃‍
During our Bike-Walk-Run Week, our amazing colleagues moved with purpose — and the result was a beautiful donation to Alzheimer Nederland!

We had the honor of handing over the cheque and learning more about their impactful work. Huge thanks to Martijn de Maar for the warm welcome!

And of course: thank you to all TOPIC employees who joined in. You made this happen! 💛

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 "𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗴𝗮𝗽"!
We’ve released Scarthgap, the latest Yocto BSP for our AMD-based System-on-Modules. Francois Loubser, Lead Engineer at TOPIC, describes it as “a significant step forward for performance, flexibility, and robustness.”

🔺Read the full article to explore these new features: https://topicembedded.com/news/unveiling-the-latest-enhancements-to-our-yocto-bsp-welcome-scarthgap

Unveiling the latest enhancements to our Yocto BSP: Welcome "Scarthgap"! | TOPIC Embedded Systems Discover the latest Yocto BSP release 'Scarthgap' for TOPIC’s AMD-based System-on-Modules. Featuring Linux Kernel 6.6, systemd init, SquashFS boot, mainline U-Boot, and advanced USB gadget support. Engineered for robust, flexible embedded developments.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲-𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗥𝘂𝗻-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸! 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our team is moving together to raise money for Alzheimer Nederland, and we couldn’t be prouder of the effort so far. 💛

Thank you to all our colleagues who’ve joined in, your dedication is making a real difference! 🙏

The challenge runs until September 7th, so there’s still time to add more kilometers and raise even more for this important cause.

Let’s keep going strong! 💪

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻@𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗲𝘀
What’s it like to lead in tech without a technical background? Britta Claes, Business Manager at TOPIC, shares how she supports her team, builds strong client relationships, and keeps people at the heart of everything she does.

🔺Read her story in our latest blog: https://topicembedded.com/news/women-at-work-britta-claes-business-manager-at-topic

Women@Work | Britta Claes, Business Manager at TOPIC | TOPIC Embedded Systems Discover how Britta Claes, Business Manager at TOPIC, supports a team of engineers, builds strong client relationships, and balances work-life. With a focus on people, personal development and connection. Part of our Women@Work series highlighting female

𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲-𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗥𝘂𝗻-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🚴🏽‍♂️🚶🏼‍♂️ 🏃🏻‍♂️
Starting August 30, our TOPIC colleagues will be biking, walking, and running to support Alzheimer Nederland💛

This week is all about moving together for a meaningful cause. Every step helps raise awareness and support for a future without dementia.

We’re proud to take part, stay tuned and cheer us on!