Embedded Software Engineer (Linux)

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 an 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.

Wat is jouw ervaring?

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 two 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.

Wat bieden wij jou?

To address the food demand and challenge for 2050, it is crucial to handle people, animals, and the environment responsibly. For us, this means being a reliable long-term partner for our customers and passing on the world to the next generation through sustainable product development. You can contribute to realizing this dream.

What can you expect in your role as a Embedded Software Engineer?

• Working in an international work environment within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands and also the largest robot producer in Europe.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation.
• A full-time salary scale:
  For junior engineers: between €3,900 and €5,000 gross per month. For medior engineers: between €4,700 and €6,000 gross per month. For senior engineers: between €5,500 and €7,100 gross per month. Where we would like to see a growth option within the scale.
• Opportunities for growth where you are in charge of your own development.
• Space and freedom to innovate, bring in new ideas, and undertake initiatives. We not only offer this, but we also genuinely expect it. It's up to you to come up with ideas and implement them.
• A team with enthusiastic, helpful colleagues, collaborating with product development, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Our Lely Academy offers various training programs, such as personality training or more job-relevant training. If you want to develop yourself but it's not in the curriculum, you discuss it with your manager.
• The #FitatLely program with our own Lely Gym. A volleyball court, basketball court, football table, and ping pong table where you can challenge your colleagues or take a break from work.
• Lease-a-Bike scheme to lease a new bike affordably.
• Additionally, enjoy the services and wide range of coffee and tea from our personal barista at the Lely Campus, who makes the tastiest cappuccinos from fresh milk, directly from our own farmer from the Lely Orbiter, for example.
• A healthy work-life balance with a hybrid policy where you are minimum 3 days on Campus. This is flexible and can be arranged in consultation with your manager. Prefer more time on our modern Campus? You are always welcome (between 06:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m.).
• Moreover, we love to celebrate. Whether it's an anniversary or our Christmas party, at Lely, we know how to celebrate!

Over Lely

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.