Firmware Engineer

CowManager; Harmelen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable year-end bonus

Pension scheme

25 vacation days

Vitality budget

Work-from-home allowance

Home office setup budget

Room for innovation

Worldwide product impact

Job summary

CowManager is looking for a Firmware Engineer to work on software that runs in our embedded sensors and network components. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team capable of shaping architecture and future product development.

You should have 5+ years in embedded software, strong C and Python skills, and experience with low-power systems and RTOS. The Harmelen office hosts a collaborative, innovative environment on a working dairy farm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of C.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with low-power systems.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Good command of English.

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

Skills

C programming

Python

Embedded systems

Low-power design

Wireless tech

Bare-metal

RTOS/Embedded Linux

Schematic reading

Measurement tools

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Embedded Systems degree

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?

• 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