Software Engineer

Marel Australia Pty Ltd.

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IS - Gardabaer Until 8/25/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

JBT Marel is looking for an Software developer to join a strong and growing team that is developing software for JBT Marel Inspection solutions. The team is part of the Secondary Fresh group and is responsible for platform development and maintenance of new features for equipment dedicated to quality inspection in the food industry. This includes software development, hardware considerations, architectural decisions and defining application interfaces.

The Inspection team is a part of the business unit Secondary Fresh, and it is responsible for equipment and solutions for the poultry, meat and fish food processing industries. JBT Marel’s Inspection innovation team is responsible for industry leading X-ray inspection technology, the SensorX system.
 

What you’ll do:

  • Software development in C++, LUA and javascript/html for user interfaces
  • Improve and maintain the software framework
  • Participate in architectural design
  • Interface hardware such as motordrives, safety controllers and various sensors
  • Customer visits, installation and testing of prototypes and follow up
  • Documentation
     

Who are you?

In order to be successful in this exciting position, you need to recognize yourself in the following profile. Ideally, you bring:

  • University degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or relevant field
  • 3+ years of software development experience in related fields
  • Good knowledge of C++ and Linux
  • Experience with multi-threaded and real-time environment
  • Knowledge of software design and patterns
  • Knowledge of electrical systems for machine control
  • Hands on skills
  • Ability to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary way
  • Enthusiastic about technology
  • Enjoys learning and researching
  • Ability to be acquainted with the needs of the user and of the process
  • Willingness to travel
     

Why work at JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you will be part of a purpose-driven organization that is transforming the future of food. You will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, grow professionally, and contribute to a safe, innovative, and people-focused work environment.
 

 Employee Benefits

  • First-class work environment with diverse and engaging projects
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Excellent canteen with breakfast and hot lunch
  • Sports facilities, fitness grant, and bicycle storage
  • Transportation grant
  • Annual health check
  • Active employee association
     

Our values guide us every day

Create with Collaboration | Serve with Integrity | Grow with Excellence | Advance with Innovation

Are you ready to contribute to our team? We would love to hear from you. Please send us your application through our website no later than 30th of July 2026. For any questions, please contact our Local HR team at hr.is@marel.com.

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain food inspection software, interface with hardware, and participate in architectural design.

Job title

Software Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

food processing and technology

Location requirements

On-site in Iceland, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Linuxmultithreadedreal-time environmentsoftware design and patternselectrical systems for machine control

Preferred skills

hardware interfacingproblem solvingresearchlearning

Specializations

C++Linuxmultithreadedreal-timesoftware design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

210 Garðabær, Iceland

On-site City