Embedded Software Engineer Microcontrollers

Embedded Software Engineer Microcontrollers

Wat is jouw rol?

As an Embedded Software Engineer Microcontrollers, you contribute to the intelligence at the core of our robotic and connected products. You develop firmware that directly controls actuators, interprets sensor data, and enables reliable communication between systems.

You work on microcontroller-based platforms where real-time performance, robustness, and efficiency are essential. From designing low-level control logic to integrating communication protocols such as BLE, your work has a direct impact on how our robots move, sense, and interact.

In this role, you collaborate closely with hardware, electronics, and mechanical engineers. Together, you define interfaces, refine system requirements, and ensure seamless integration between software and hardware. You are involved throughout the product lifecycle — from early prototypes to validation and release.

Your main responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and testing embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems with a focus on real-time performance and reliability.
• Developing and optimizing control logic for motors, actuators, and sensor-driven systems.
• Integrating wired and wireless communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Contributing to system architecture discussions and translating functional requirements into robust firmware solutions.
• Ensuring software quality through structured development practices such as code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Supporting the product lifecycle from prototype to validation and release.

Wat is jouw ervaring?

You enjoy working close to the hardware and are motivated by making systems move, respond, and perform reliably. You combine analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on mindset and like collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

You bring:

• A background in Embedded Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Around 2–5 years of experience in embedded development (for junior profiles, internships or graduation projects also count).
• Solid experience with C and/or C++ in microcontroller environments (e.g., ARM Cortex-M).
• Familiarity with RTOS-based or bare-metal development.
• Experience working with common embedded communication protocols (such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, BLE).
• Basic knowledge of debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes.

Experience with motor control, BLE stacks, IoT concepts (low-power strategies, OTA updates), Nordic microcontrollers, or automated test setups is a plus — but not a requirement. If you are eager to grow into these areas, we encourage you to apply.

Wat bieden wij jou?

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 range between €5,000 and €7,100 gross per month, with room for growth within the scale.
• 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:

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

Over Lely

Founded in 1948, Lely is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Driven by the challenges faced by farmers and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production.

For more than 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sale 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 offering customized sales and service, Lely is active in more than fifty countries.