Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - R&D

Lead exploratory R&D projects - from idea, feasibility and validation to functional prototypes

Develop and implement firmware in C/C++ to test and iterate on new product concepts

Experiment with edge AI, low-power IoT, GPS, Cellular, BLE and sensor technologies

Collaborate with Firmware, Hardware and Data Science teams to validate promising approaches

Support a team of professional Firmware developers in writing production-grade code when needed, especially during transition phases

Define clear success criteria, analyze data from lab and field tests and decide when to deepen or stop an approach

Own your topics with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility while keeping stakeholders aligned through clear communication

Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you'll never hear the phrase "...because that's how we've always done things"

Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development with C/C++

Strong embedded systems engineering background, including microcontrollers, sensors and connectivity modules

Programming skills in Python (e.g. pandas, Matplotlib, NumPy) for data analysis and tooling

Proven experience bringing prototypes or features from R&D into production

Research competence in areas like AI on embedded devices, sensor fusion or similar advanced topics is a plus

Very good English skills

Does this sound like you?

Excelling at organizing your tasks and structuring your work

Working autonomously and taking responsibility for your topics

Thinking logically about experiments - you know how long it makes sense to invest in a direction

A strong team player who communicates clearly

Passionate about hardware, gadgets, sensor technology and embedded systems

Curious and always looking to learn something new

Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

4 Day Work Week Hybrid Setup Flexible Schedule Pawternity Leave International Team Wellness Bonus ½ Price Public Transport Online Learning Budget Relocation Support You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

Tractive was founded in 2012 in Pasching, Austria, by a group of paw-ssionate entrepreneurs with the aim of creating a safer environment for the millions of pets around the world. 

By leveraging the latest technologies, Tractive develops pet wearables, apps and online services; providing pet owners and pet lovers alike with more happiness, security, and peace of mind with their beloved four-legged friends. 

Behind Tractive stands a dedicated, dynamic and experienced international team that is always striving to find new and innovative ways to satisfy and delight its customers and users.