What is your role?

In the Robotic Application Software Development department, we develop software that helps automate dairy farms. We work on a range of products that includes our flagship milking robot and our automated guided vehicles. We are looking for engineers to strengthen our team.

As a Software Engineer, you are responsible for the development and maintenance of our automated farming solutions.

You work in a multidisciplinary team composed of software and test engineers, but also data analysts or electronics engineers depending on the project you are on. In our Agile set up, you participate in all product development phases to create a production-worthy system.

You help translate requirements to a solid software design. You play a proactive role in designing, improving, and guarding the software architecture.

Are you the experienced software engineer we are looking for?

Your main responsibilities are:

Designing, implementing, and testing of C++/Python software.
Optimizing data structures and algorithms used in production.
Maintaining existing embedded software.
Ensuring quality control based on design, code reviews, unit and integration testing, and addressing technical debt.
Contributing to the Agile work process by setting targets, reporting on progress, and managing risks and threats.

What is your experience?

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a similar domain.
You have experience with C++ and are familiar with Python 3.6 and above.
You have working knowledge of Linux and Git.
You approach problems from a system point of view.
You can produce well-written documentation.
You did your homework about cyber security.
You are familiar with multidisciplinary Agile Scrum team set ups.

What do we offer you?

A job for a true inventor, at a company driven by innovation. You will see your ideas come to life as they leave the factory to our customer, the dairy farmer. At the end you will contribute to a sustainable way of farming.

We offer..

flexibility in terms of working times and conditions;
variety one day you will be at the workshop, another day on the farm and the next day you will work at the main office;
the space and freedom to innovate, construct new ideas and tinker in our workshop;
40 holidays per year;
the tastiest coffee you will ever drink, courtesy of our barista;
time for fun: table football, volleyball and a basketball court.

Recruitment or Consulting agency?

We appreciate your interest, but we are sourcing all our candidates directly. We understand you are trying to offer your candidates interesting jobs at an innovative company like Lely but consider that any unsolicited profiles you send us will be treated as direct applications.

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Want to know more about this vacancy?

Sara Bakker

Call or whatsapp +31(0)6 23099389

About Lely

Lely, founded in 1948, directs all its efforts towards creating a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future in farming. Circling the cow, the company develops premium robotics and data systems that increase animal welfare, flexibility and the production on the dairy farm. For more than 75 years, Lely has been leading in the sale and service of automated milking systems to successive generations of dairy farmers across the globe. Every day, Lely inspires her employees to offer customers innovative solutions and be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With her Head office in The Netherlands and a worldwide network of dedicated Lely Center locations for tailor-made sales and support, the Lely Group is active in more than 45 countries and employs around 2300 people.