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Job Description

Software Engineer Build reliable software for real-world applications About Aurea Imaging Aurea Imaging is an AgriTech company developing technology that helps fruit growers worldwide work more efficiently and sustainably. Our flagship product, TreeScout, is a tractor-mounted system used in fruit orchards. Our engineering team develops the hardware and software that power the system, from embedded computing to cloud services and user interfaces. We’re a team of around 25 international colleagues based at Werkspoor Campus in Utrecht. As a growing company, we offer plenty of room for initiative, technical ownership and new ideas. The role We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys designing, building, testing and maintaining reliable software. You’ll work in one of our two Scrum teams, contributing across our technology stack and helping ensure our products perform reliably in real-world conditions. You don’t need to know every part of the stack, but you should have solid experience in at least one area and be comfortable working beyond your specialization when needed. What you’ll do Design, develop and maintain production-quality software. Work across our stack, including embedded systems, backend services and frontend applications. Test and debug your software on the TreeScout hardware itself, in our workshop and in the orchard. Write well-tested, maintainable code and contribute to sound engineering practices. Take ownership of software reliability and troubleshoot technical issues. Share knowledge and help other engineers grow. Support customers outside regular office hours when needed. What you bring At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience. Experience with at least one of the following: Embedded software and edge computing (NVIDIA Jetson) Backend development (Python) (Embedded) Linux, containers, Kubernetes and networking A solid understanding of software testing and a test-driven development mindset. A practical, problem-solving attitude and a focus on writing reliable, maintainable code. You enjoy working hands-on with physical hardware: connecting cameras and sensors, swapping components and figuring out why something works on your laptop but not on the tractor. Enjoyment of teamwork, technical challenges and learning new technologies. Willingness to work in a startup environment where real-world conditions and seasonal demands sometimes require flexibility. Working at Aurea You’ll work from our Utrecht office at least three days per week. We believe in the value of working together, sharing ideas and building strong team connections. Fresh fruit, lunch facilities and unlimited access to the fitness center at Werkspoor Campus. A diverse, international team with colleagues from many different backgrounds. Why Aurea Imaging? Work with a unique global dataset built up over multiple years. Develop solutions that directly impact fruit growers worldwide. Have the freedom to explore new ideas while building products that create real customer value. Join a growing team with short communication lines and a strong ownership culture. Interested? If you’re a hands-on engineer who cares about software quality, reliability and solving real-world problems, we’d love to hear from you. Please include a written motivation explaining why you’d be a good fit for Aurea Imaging and this role. Candidates must already have the right to work in the Netherlands. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable production software across embedded systems, backend services, and frontend applications. Test and debug software on TreeScout hardware, take ownership of reliability and technical issues, and contribute to engineering practices and team knowledge-sharing.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of professional software engineering experience and solid experience in at least one relevant area, such as embedded software, edge computing, Python backend development, or Linux and Kubernetes. Candidates should have a testing and test-driven development mindset, write maintainable software, enjoy hands-on hardware problem-solving, and be willing to work flexibly in a startup environment.

Benefits

• Fresh Fruit
• Lunch Facilities
• Fitness Center Access