Senior Software Engineer, De Lier

Your future ecosystem Located between Rotterdam and The Hague, in the heart of the world’s leading greenhouse region, lies Westland, home to Priva’s modern campus in De Lier. This innovative region has been the foundation of our family‑owned company since the 1950s.

What started as a hardware business has grown into a global leader in horticulture and building automation. Today, Priva develops advanced hardware, software, and digital services for climate control, energy efficiency, and water optimization. Our solutions support horticulture, indoor and city farming, as well as offices, hotels, hospitals, and retail environments worldwide.

Our next ambition? Becoming a leading digital service provider with“Climate as a Service” solutions that help customers operate more sustainably.

With over 600 colleagues, 16 international offices, and more than 400 installation partners, we deliver smart, sustainable solutions in over 100 countries.

If you want your work to have impact on sustainability, food security, and the way cities grow, then this is where you belong.

Why this role matters At Priva, we are building next‑generation building automation systems:

Cloud‑connected

Security‑first

Designed for 10–15 years lifecycle

As a Senior Software Engineer (Control Systems / IoT), you will build the core logic that connects:

Embedded devices

Edge gateways

Cloud platforms

You will develop reliable, scalable control systems that directly impact:

System uptime

Energy efficiency

Real‑world building performance

Your team You will work in a highly experienced team of control engineers and an architect, combining decades of expertise in:

Control engineering, IoT platforms and building automation systems.

What you’ll do

5+ years experience as a Software Engineer / Backend Engineer / Control Systems Engineer

Strong experience with:

Node.js / JavaScript / TypeScript

Experience building reliable, production‑grade systems

Knowledge of:

Modular architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Code quality&testing practice

Experience with:

Control logic / rule engines / automation workflows

Distributed or resilient systems

Strong communication skills and ownership mindset

Nice to have:

Experience with IoT platforms (MQTT, Node-RED)

Python (automation / testing)

Knowledge of building automation protocols:

BACnet

Modbus

KNX

Experience with:

Embedded Linux

Edge computing

OTA updates

Knowledge of IoT security practices

What You Get In Numbers

Competitive salary and benefits package for senior engineers

Flexible working hours and 30 vacation days, with the option to buy more

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance of€0.23/km (max. 150 km per day)

For Your Well‑Being and Growth

Solid pension plan and participation scheme

Personal development budget and training opportunities

Healthy cafeteria

Free on‑site gym with CrossFit, Pilates, Spinning, table tennis, and table football

Our Culture and values At Priva, our mission is to create environments where people can work, grow, and thrive. We deliver sustainable solutions for horticulture and building automation that reduce resource consumption and contribute to global sustainability goals.

Our culture is built on four core values: Sustainable, Innovative, Make it Happen, and Human.

Colleagues describe Priva as open, ambitious, innovative, friendly, and down‑to‑earth. We offer a flat, informal, and fast‑paced environment where you are encouraged to take ownership and grow.

We believe diversity drives success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and perspectives and create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic self.

Ready to join us? Talk is cheap, and action gives you confidence. Sound good? Feel free to contact one of our recruiters.

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