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At Priva, you don’t just write code, you help shape the future of sustainable food production.
From climate control to resource optimization, our technology enables growers across the globe to produce more with less. And we’re not waiting for change, we’re engineering it.
Why this role matters
You will work on the core control software that drives greenhouse systems worldwide. This is the foundation on which all other Priva applications are built. You’ll join a small, highly experienced team with deep domain knowledge in control systems and horticulture, where your work directly impacts real-world environments.
What You’ll Do
As a Control Engineer, you will:
- Design and develop control software in C for embedded/industrial systems
- Translate Product Owner requirements into technical designs and robust implementations
- Work with existing (legacy) codebases and improve them step by step
- Apply control engineering principles to real-world greenhouse systems
- Ensure software quality through testing, documentation, and validation
- Collaborate closely with hardware, product, and domain experts
- Contribute to modernizing tools, processes, and development environments
We’re looking for someone who combines software engineering with control systems understanding:
Must-have
- Experience with C programming (embedded or industrial systems)
- Background in control engineering / measurement & control systems
- Experience in technical software design
- Affinity with industrial automation or hardware-driven systems
- Comfortable working with existing/legacy systems
- Fluent in English
- C++, Python or C# experience
- Knowledge of XML
- Experience in greenhouse tech, HVAC, or industrial control systems
- Experience in embedded Linux or low-level systems
In numbers:
- A gross salary based on your experience in the range of € 4.200,- and € 5.500,- based on 40 hours a week;
- We find a healthy work-life balance important: working flexible hours combined with 30 vacation days a year and the option to buy more;
- 8% holiday allowance;
- Travel allowance of 0,23 cents/km with a daily maximum of 240 kilometers.
- Be secure with our pension plan;
- Feel engaged and join our participation plan;
- Keep on learning with your personal education possibilities and budget;
- Be happy and fit by using our healthy cafeteria, our free on-premises fitness where you can participate in CrossFit, Pilates, and Spinning classes or play table tennis or football.
Priva is a global leader in climate control and automation technology for horticulture and buildings.
- 600+ colleagues
- Active in 100+ countries
- 16 international offices
Our culture
We are:
🌍 Sustainable & purpose-driven
🚀 Innovative & ambitious
🤝 Collaborative & down-to-earth
We believe diversity drives innovation and we welcome people from all backgrounds to help build the future.
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Does this make you smile, and do you see yourself as our new Control Engineer? Apply below or contact us for more information.
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