Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Linux) at Lely

Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

8000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux, Embedded Software, Kernel Development, Debugging, Scripting, Programming, Object-Oriented Software, Test-Driven Development, Networks, Protocols, Agile Methodologies, Continuous Improvement, ARM, x86, Bash, Python

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Beschrijving van het bedrijf 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. Functieomschrijving Would you like to work for one of the most innovative businesses in the Netherlands? Are you excited by the idea of working on the core platform that powers all our robots? If you are an embedded software engineer and if it gives you energy to raise our platform to the next level, read on! As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you love Linux based Operating Systems. You will be part of a team of embedded software engineers who are developing our Linux based Robotic Platform. In the future we want to extend that to multiple components. Beside your technical skills you will cooperate closely with other engineers of Electronics and Robotic Applications. Together focusing on continuously improving our (software) development practices and our products. Your main responsibilities Team Interaction: Be part of a platform development team of 6 engineers Ensure an effective cooperation with our development partners in Europe. Technical contribution: Contribute to the development and maintenance of our Linux-based platform. Work on configuring, integrating, and debugging the Linux kernel and userspace components. Participate in improving software reliability, performance, and security. Support integration of new hardware platforms (e.g., ARM and x86 architectures). Agile Practices: Worked in teams that used Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging yourself and colleagues to learn, adapt, and enhance their processes. Functie-eisen We are looking for an empathetic and trustworthy professional. Someone with a keen awareness of the working environment and with good communication skills. You will also need to fulfil the following requirements. A completed course or study at higher vocational or university level. At least five years of experience with Linux based Operating Systems. Experience with Linux kernel development, including configuring, building, and debugging the kernel. Knowledge of hardware architectures (e.g., x86, ARM) and their impact on kernel development. Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Bash, Makefile, Python, C, C++. Knowledge of object-oriented software and test-driven development (TDD). Knowledge of networks and protocols, such as CAN or Ethernet. Familiarity with working with multidisciplinary Agile teams. A critical, and constructive attitude to handle the dynamics of an innovative business. Aanvullende informatie Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You contribute to making the agricultural sector future-proof - and we make sure that you get all the space, resources and support you need to do so. An international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship. Excellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme. A full-time salary scale: For senior developers: between €5700 and €8000 gross per month. Where we would like to see a growth option within the scale. Good growth opportunities: you are in control of your development and can choose from various training courses through our Lely Academy - from personal development to job-specific training. Our modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, table tennis and table soccer. 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 own barista, with milk straight from our farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant. 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. Successes need to be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties - at Lely we know how to do it! We are also proud that our efforts and vision have been rewarded by winning the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025! Recruitment & selection agency, consultancy, and/or secondment agency? We appreciate the interest, but we are looking for all our candidates directly. We understand that you, as an intermediary, want to present candidates for our great positions and thus contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have set up our recruitment. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered on Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of a Linux-based robotic platform. You will work closely with a team to improve software reliability, performance, and security while integrating new hardware platforms.