Senior Firmware Engineer
€3,900 - €5,400
Key Skills
Job Description
At CowManager, we develop smart sensor technology that helps dairy farmers worldwide improve the health, fertility and performance of their herd.
As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will work on the software that runs in our sensors, network components and other embedded systems. You will be involved in the full development cycle: from architecture and design to implementation, testing and optimization.
You will work in a multidisciplinary development team where hardware, firmware, software and product development collaborate closely. You will also have plenty of opportunity to contribute ideas on technical choices and the future development of our products.
Your responsibilities
Designing, developing and maintaining firmware for sensors and network components
Developing software primarily in C and Python
Working on energy-efficient embedded solutions
Implementing and optimizing wireless communication protocols
Developing software for bare-metal systems and RTOS platforms
Analyzing and solving complex technical challenges
Supporting testing, validation and quality improvements
Collaborating with hardware engineers, software developers, testers and product management
Contributing to architecture choices and future technical developments
What do you bring?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field
At least 5 years of experience in embedded software development
Strong knowledge of C
Experience with Python
Experience with low-power systems
Knowledge of wireless communication such as 802.15.4, Zigbee and Bluetooth
Experience with bare-metal development
Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr or Embedded Linux
Ability to read and understand electronic schematics
Experience with measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Experience with modern development and test environments is a plus
Good command of English
About CowManager
CowManager develops innovative sensor technology for dairy farmers worldwide. From Harmelen, we work every day on the next generation of hardware, firmware, software and data solutions used in more than 40 countries.
We combine high-tech product development with a direct connection to practice. Our office is located right next to an operational dairy farm, allowing you to see the impact of your work directly.
What do we offer?
Salary €3900-€5400
Variable year-end bonus
Pension scheme, two-thirds of which is paid by CowManager
25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days
€250 vitality budget per year
Work-from-home allowance
Budget for an ergonomic home office setup
Plenty of room for innovation, technical depth and personal development
Working on products that are used worldwide
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain firmware for sensors and network components using C and Python. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement energy-efficient embedded solutions and optimize wireless communication protocols.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with at least 5 years of embedded software experience. Proficiency in C, Python, and experience with RTOS or bare-metal development is essential.
Benefits
- Salary €3900-€5400
- Variable year-end bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 vacation days
- Option to purchase additional vacation days
- €250 vitality budget per year
- Work-from-home allowance
- Budget for an ergonomic home office setup
- Personal development opportunities
About COWMANAGER B.V.
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 51-200 employees
Let’s Be Honest It’s not always easy being a farmer. Keeping your herd healthy, complying with guidelines and being profitable at the same time is a tough job. We understand those challenges. In fact, we were in the middle of them. After four generations of farming, we discovered that farming could be done easier. It had to be done easier. And that’s why, in 1984, our story started. We’ve invented the first ear sensors for cows. And we’ve been frontrunners ever since. Today we make sure that you’re always ahead. Prepared for what’s coming. Have all the data you want at hand, at any time. Helping you reach your goals, whatever your ambitions are. And whether you have 20 or 20,000 cows… with our cow monitoring service you’ll have eyes on all of them. So let’s go for it and give your cows the best life possible. Share the benefits of our smart data solutions. Challenge us to come up with new necessary developments as well. Say moo to bad results. And let’s do better together.