Embedded Systems Engineer

Nomilk2day B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 78,120 - 100,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary between €7,000 and €9,000 monthly

Unlimited holiday policy

Professional development support

Modern workspace in central Amsterdam

Job summary

Nomilk2day B.V. is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer in Amsterdam to design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for agricultural technology. You will own critical software that ensures the performance and reliability of innovative IoT solutions like their smart collar for herd management.

This role requires a proactive approach and strong programming skills in C and C++, along with expertise in connectivity technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in embedded systems development with proven track record.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ with additional languages as advantage.
• Hands-on experience with connectivity technologies such as BLE, LTE-M, LoRa, or mesh networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for hardware devices focusing on reliability.
• Optimize power efficiency and battery performance across diverse farm environments.
• Establish test automation frameworks to ensure product quality at scale.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C programming

C++ programming

Connectivity technologies (BLE, LTE-M, LoRa)

Low-power systems design

Debugging and testing

Job description

Collie transforms dairy farming through innovative technology that empowers farmers to manage their herds efficiently and sustainably. Their smart collar and app enable farmers to move entire herds with a few smartphone taps, fundamentally changing how modern agriculture operates. Backed by leading venture capital investors with a track record of building billion-dollar deep tech companies, Collie is scaling rapidly across Europe. As they expand internationally, they seek an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to strengthen the technical foundation of their IoT product and drive the next phase of growth.

Highlights

Collie is transforming dairy farming through intelligent IoT solutions. As Embedded Systems Engineer, you'll own the technical heart of their product (the smart collar) ensuring it performs reliably in real-world farm conditions while scaling to thousands of devices across multiple markets.

What are you going to do?

As Embedded Systems Engineer at Collie, you take ownership of critical embedded systems that power their innovative farm management technology. Working directly with experienced founders and hardware engineers, you design, develop, and optimize the software that enables farmers to manage their herds efficiently. Your work directly impacts product reliability, performance, and customer trust in real-world agricultural environments.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for Collie's hardware devices, focusing on reliability and real-world performance
• Architect and implement connectivity solutions including mesh networks and low-power communication protocols
• Optimize power efficiency and battery performance across diverse farm environments and weather conditions
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and technical strategy as the engineering team scales
• Establish test automation frameworks and validation processes to ensure product quality at scale
• Debug complex field issues and implement solutions that enhance reliability across deployed devices
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and founders to integrate software and hardware seamlessly

The offer

Join a flat, no-nonsense engineering culture where your contributions directly shape a tangible product used daily by farmers. You'll work in a modern Amsterdam office with experienced founders and engineers, enjoying fast iteration cycles informed by real field feedback. The organization prioritizes your growth and technical development while maintaining minimal bureaucracy and quick decision-making.

• Competitive salary between €7,000 and €9,000 monthly, depending on experience
• Unlimited holiday policy reflecting trust and flexibility
• Direct impact on a real-world product transforming agricultural practices
• Opportunity to shape technical direction as the company scales internationally
• Professional development support tailored to advancing your technical expertise
• Modern workspace in central Amsterdam with collaborative team environment
• Access to insights and best practices from a portfolio of successful deep tech companies

Profile

You demonstrate strong ownership and responsibility for your work, approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. You thrive in direct, technical environments where feedback drives improvement. Your proactive nature, combined with comfort working closely with hardware engineers and founders, enables you to contribute meaningfully to both technical decisions and team culture.

Job requirements:

• Senior-level experience in embedded systems development with proven track record
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ with additional languages as advantage
• Hands-on experience with connectivity technologies such as BLE, LTE-M, LoRa, or mesh networks
• Demonstrated expertise in low-power systems design and battery optimization
• Solid knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded system architectures
• Experience debugging and testing in complex, real-world environments
• Background with IoT products deployed at scale in rugged or agricultural settings

Location

Amsterdam