Priva · Standplaats: Rotterdam · 25 maart 2026
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Senior Software Engineer
Job description
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
· 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.
Job requirements
What you'll do
5+ years experience as a Software Engineer / Backend Engineer / Control Systems Engineer
Strong experience with:
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:
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)