Internship: Software Engineer (DevOps) at Lely

Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

650.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Embedded Linux, Research, Implementation, Git, Version Control, Linux Command Line, Bash Scripting, Automation, Analytical Skills, Proactive Mindset

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Lely, founded in 1948, is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming. Taking the challenges of the farmer and the needs of the cow as our starting point, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our goal is to support sustainable food production. For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers for customized sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries. Job Description As an intern Software Engineer (DevOps), you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process for Lely’s Astronaut milking robot. This process relies on a complex landscape of CI/CD pipelines that support the build, testing and packaging of embedded Linux applications. During this internship, you will research how this landscape can be simplified and made more efficient, and you will translate your findings into a concrete and implementable solution. Your main responsibilities include: Analysing the current CI/CD pipelines and identifying pain points and inefficiencies Researching modern and best-in-class DevOps practices relevant to embedded Linux environments Designing an improved DevOps approach or architecture based on your research findings Implementing and validating the proposed solution in a practical setting Collaborating with software engineers and DevOps specialists to gather insights and feedback Documenting your research, design choices and implementation results clearly and structurally Qualifications You are a curious and analytical student with a strong interest in software engineering and DevOps. You enjoy combining research with hands-on implementation and are motivated to learn new technologies in a professional environment. You bring: A relevant education background in Computer Science, IT or Software Engineering Basic knowledge of Git and version control concepts Basic experience with the Linux command line Familiarity with Linux and bash scripting, or the motivation to quickly develop these skills An interest in DevOps principles and automation, prior knowledge is considered a bonus A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently while seeking collaboration when needed This internship offers you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a mission-critical software development process, while developing your technical and research skills within an innovative and international engineering environment at Lely. Additional Information At Lely, we offer you an educational and dynamic internship experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You’ll become part of a driven team and have plenty of opportunities to further develop your talents. An international working environment An internship allowance of €650 per month A student apartment if your commute is too long Our modern Lely Campus gives you daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, a basketball and volleyball court, as well as table tennis and foosball. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break. Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, made with milk straight from our farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant. A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly. We’re also proud that our dedication and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!

Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to improving the software development process for the Lely Astronaut milking robot by researching and simplifying the complex CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded Linux applications. Responsibilities include analyzing current pipelines, researching best practices, designing an improved DevOps architecture, and implementing/validating the proposed solution.