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 enable farmers to work more efficiently, enjoyably, and sustainably. By developing software for advanced robotics, you contribute directly to animal welfare, food quality, and the future of sustainable agriculture.

When you join us, you help create innovations that have a meaningful impact on farms worldwide and improve the safety, efficiency, and well-being of both farmers and animals.

As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will play a direct role in advancing our autonomous agricultural robots that are transforming dairy farming. You will join a multidisciplinary team of robotics, software, systems, electronics, and mechanical engineers working on robots that operate in real-world farm environments. Your primary focus will be on robot simulation, system validation, testing infrastructure, and software quality, ensuring that our autonomous systems perform reliably before they reach the field. At the same time, you'll contribute to the future of our autonomy stack, helping shape capabilities such as navigation, motion planning, and intelligent robot behavior.

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