€3,900 - €5,400 per month
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 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 About CowManager CowManager is an innovative and globally operating company in the agricultural sector. We are the inventors of the first ear sensor technology for dairy cattle, driven by data, innovation, and animal welfare. Our technology is used in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are an ambitious and fast-growing company with passionate colleagues who love technology and agriculture. Our office is located on a working dairy farm in Harmelen, where data and technology meet real-life practice. We value collaboration and a healthy work-life balance. Our goal? To improve together, every single day. 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 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
You will design, develop, and maintain firmware for sensors and network components throughout the full development cycle. This involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement energy-efficient solutions and optimize wireless communication protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field and possess at least 5 years of experience in embedded software development. Strong proficiency in C, Python, and experience with RTOS or bare-metal platforms are essential requirements.
Benefits
- Variable year-end bonus
- Pension scheme
- 25 vacation days
- Vitality budget
- Work-from-home allowance
- Ergonomic home office setup budget
About CowManager
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.