Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands Hybrid

Lely is hiring a Lead Engineer Software

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary embedded software team through all phases of product development.
  • Coach and mentor team members, fostering both technical growth and personal development.
  • Translate customer needs into robust, scalable software solutions using a test-driven development (TDD) approach.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of embedded software.
  • Ensure high-quality code through design/code reviews and comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Continuously improve Agile processes and team performance.
  • Define and maintain the technical roadmap in alignment with product and business goals.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
  • Experience with embedded Linux systems.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and test-driven development.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary Agile Scrum teams.

Nice to Have

  • An empathetic and trustworthy professional who leads their team by acting as a role model.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional Information

  • 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.
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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.
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Department Software Development
Category other
Posted 3 months ago