Job Description

At Lely, we believe in achieving a sustainable, profitable and agreeable future for dairy farmers by combining robotisation, engineering and farming expertise.

It all started with a dream cherished by two brothers in Maassluis 75 years ago, and ever since, we have worked to become innovative market leaders in automated systems for dairy farmers across the globe. With a team of 2,500 professional specialists, we work constantly to bring about revolutionary solutions for the agro industry. We are based at our Maassluis Campus, a building which features the highest sustainability performance possible, not just in the Netherlands, but on a global scale. Our overall objective: making dairy farming interesting, also for the coming generations.

Our mission is to help farmers work more efficiently, enjoyably, and sustainably. By developing software for advanced robotics, you directly contribute to animal welfare, food quality, and the future of sustainable agriculture.

By joining us, you help create innovations that have a meaningful impact on farms around the world, improving safety, efficiency, and well-being for both farmers and animals.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and maintain the software that powers our automated agricultural systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that may include stakeholders, software engineers, test specialists, data analysts, and electronics engineers. We value different perspectives and encourage team members to share ideas, ask questions, and grow together.

Your main responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and testing embedded software
• Optimizing data structures and algorithms for reliable, production-ready performance
• Maintaining existing software and supporting improvements
• Ensuring quality through design and code reviews, and through unit and integration testing
• Addressing technical debt and contributing to long-term product stability
• Actively participating in our Agile work process by setting goals, reporting progress, and managing risks
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define and develop features that support our mission: improving farmers’ quality of life and enhancing animal welfare

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with strong technical capabilities and a collaborative, curious mindset. If you recognize yourself in most of the points below, we encourage you to apply.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Strong experience with C++ and confidence in developing complex systems (knowledge of Python 3.7+ is a plus)
• Experience with Embedded Linux and Git (cyber security and CI/CD systems are a a plus)
• Experience working in multidisciplinary Agile Scrum teams
• Openness to feedback, curiosity about new ideas, and a motivation to keep learning
• Comfortable asking questions, raising concerns, and contributing to a supportive team environment

Additional Information

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector future-proof. We make sure you have the space, resources, and support you need to grow and do your best work.

• An international environment where collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives are valued
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme.
• A full-time salary scale with room for growth:
  
  - Junior developers: €4,200 – €6,000 gross per month
  
  - Medior developers: €5,000 – €7,100 gross per month
• Moreover, we love to celebrate. Whether it's an anniversary or our Christmas party, at Lely, we know how to celebrate! For a feel of the atmosphere, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=6WA3e0WHbxE
• Control over your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy
• Daily access to excellent sports facilities on the Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table soccer. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training - and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Fresh coffee and tea from our own barista (with milk from our farm) and a healthy, affordable company restaurant

Work-life balance

• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus will take you to and from the metro in Maassluis, so your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• Moreover, we love to celebrate. Whether it's an anniversary or our Christmas party, at Lely, we know how to celebrate! For a feel of the atmosphere, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=6WA3e0WHbxE

We are also proud that our efforts and vision have been rewarded by winning the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!