Robotics Software Engineer
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Our mission is to help farmers work more efficiently, enjoyably, and sustainably. By developing software for advanced robotics, you directly contribute to animal welfare, food quality, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
By joining us, you help create innovations that have a meaningful impact on farms around the world, improving safety, efficiency, and well\-being for both farmers and animals.
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you design and maintain the software that powers our automated farming solutions, including the control technologies for our feeding robots. You work in a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, testers, data engineers, and system/mechanical/electrical engineers. We value different perspectives and encourage team members to share ideas, ask questions, and grow together.
If you enjoy working with others to solve complex challenges and build meaningful robotics solutions, this position is an excellent fit.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Designing, implementing, and testing software for our robots.
- Designing, planning, and conducting real\-world experiments in our workshops and on Lely test farms.
- Optimizing data structures and algorithms used in production, while improving and maintaining the existing codebase.
- Ensuring software quality through design reviews, code reviews, unit tests, integration tests, and test automation.
- Contributing to the Agile workflow by setting goals, sharing progress, and identifying risks early.
- Developing new robotics algorithms in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
We are looking for someone with strong technical capabilities and a collaborative, curious mindset.
If you recognize yourself in most of the points below, we encourage you to apply.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Experience with Embedded Linux, Git and C\+\+.
- Ability to approach challenges from a system\-level perspective.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: Mobile robot simulation, Motion control/planning, Secure software development, GitLab CI/CD, Unit testing, Behaviour\-driven testing, Robot Operating System, Multidisciplinary Agile Scrum environments
- Openness to feedback, curiosity about new ideas, and a motivation to keep learning
- Comfortable asking questions, raising concerns, and contributing to a supportive team environment
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 scale with room for growth:
+ Medior developers: €5,000 – €7,100 gross per month
- 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=6WA3e0WHbxE
- 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
- 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=6WA3e0WHbxE
Recruitment \& Selection Agencies
We appreciate your interest, but we recruit all candidates directly. All unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.
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