Senior Java Software Engineer
About the Company
Ecorobotix SA, a Swiss B-Corp company headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, offers innovative, robotic solutions to lessen the environmental impact of agricultural activities. We develop ultra-precise spraying technologies powered by artificial intelligence, allowing farmers to significantly reduce the use of chemicals in their fields. Join our dynamic, international team, and together, let's make agriculture more sustainable!
Job Description
Overall Purpose of the role
As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will develop the services that coordinate our robots during real agricultural missions. Your work will cover mission management, robot state orchestration, GPS positioning, system monitoring, and communication with our real-time C++ software, allowing autonomous machines to operate safely and efficiently in demanding outdoor environments.
Your future assignments
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust Java services powering our agricultural robots
- Develop system-level orchestration across the user interface, backend services, and real-time C++ components
- Contribute to mission execution, robot state machines, and synchronization logic
- Improve system reliability, observability, and fault tolerance
- Contribute to the architecture and evolution of our robotics software platform
Experience required
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience / Technical Skills
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java software development
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, software architecture, and design patterns
- Proven ability to design distributed systems and service-oriented applications
- Hands-on experience with service communication technologies such as gRPC, FlatBuffers, or similar
- Proficient in reading and understanding C++ code to collaborate with embedded and robotics engineers
- Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
- Fluent in French and English
Soft Skills
- Collaborative team player who contributes to discussions and supports colleagues
- Comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams
- Able to provide constructive feedback while contributing to a positive engineering culture
- Clear and structured communicator, able to explain complex technical topics
- Curious, pragmatic, and motivated by solving real-world engineering challenges
Five Steps to Join Our Team
We've streamlined the process. No detours, no surprises. Just an honest conversation between you and us.
1
Application
You apply online and tell us why this position interests you.
2
Pre-selection
We genuinely read every application carefully, review your profile, and arrange a brief interview.
3
Interview
A first exchange to get to know each other and check alignment on values.
4
Assessment
You show us your skills. We show you how we actually work.
5
Offer
We make our decision and send you an offer within the following days.
Your benefits at Ecorobotix
Culture & Transparency
Live our values through honest feedback.
Professional Growth
Personal development & career advancement to boost your skills and ambitions.
Balance & Flexibility
Manage your time between remote work and flexible hours.
Recognition & Loyalty
Efforts valued and a sabbatical leave every 4 years.
Protection & Future
Pension plan (LPP) covered at 60%.
Work Environment
Ergonomic offices with complimentary coffee and fruit. Transport cost contribution.
Team Spirit
Strengthen our bonds at memorable team events.
Value Sharing
Stock Options (ESOP): become a stakeholder in our success.