Lely, founded in 1948, is committed to creating a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Driven by the challenges farmers face and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our mission is to support sustainable food production.

For more than 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to provide customers with innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a worldwide network of dedicated Lely Centers offering tailored sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.

At Lely, we are looking for a Data Scientist who is excited about turning complex data into practical value for dairy farmers. As part of our Digital Farming team in Maassluis, you will use data science and AI techniques to transform data from our robots into actionable insights and advice that help farmers manage their farms more effectively.

Working with data from thousands of connected farms worldwide, you will identify patterns, trends, and opportunities that improve animal health, farm efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. You will develop predictive models and analytical solutions that convert robot and farm data into meaningful recommendations, helping farmers make better decisions and proactively address potential issues before they impact their operations.

Together with other data scientists and domain experts, you will translate business challenges into data-driven solutions. By turning data into tangible advice, you will directly contribute to making farmers' daily work easier and helping them get more value from their Lely solutions every day.

Do you see opportunities in data where others only see numbers? Then we would love to hear from you.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in predictive modeling and translating data into tangible business outcomes.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI including LLMs and AI agents.
• A critical mindset and intellectual curiosity; you enjoy asking questions such as "why?" and "what if?".
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and simple way.
• A proactive attitude; you take initiative rather than wait for direction.
• A prototyping mindset: rapidly testing ideas, learning fast, and focusing on what delivers value.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector more futureproof, and we ensure you have the space, resources, and support to do so.

• An international work environment that values collaboration, initiative, and diverse perspectives.
• A culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and ownership of ideas.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a strong pension scheme.
• A salary range of € 5.000 – € 6.000 gross per month, with clear opportunities for growth within the scale.
• Full ownership of your own development, with access to a wide range of courses through the Lely Academy.
• Daily access to outstanding sports facilities at the Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table football. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Fresh coffee and tea from our own barista (with milk from our own farm) and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.

Work-life balance

• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid working policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend additional time onsite (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus that takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• And of course: we love to celebrate! Whether it’s an anniversary or the annual Christmas party. At Lely, we know how to do it. For an impression of our events, take a look at this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WA3e0WHbxE

We are also proud that our vision and efforts have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneurs Award 2025.

Recruitment & selection agency, consultancy, and/or staffing agency?

We appreciate the interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that as intermediaries, you want to present candidates for our great positions and contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have set up our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered on Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.