Embedded Software Engineer - R&D

About us

Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you’re a good match!

Your territory

As part of our Firmware team, you will:

• Act as a bridge between exploratory R&D and embedded systems engineering, turning bold ideas into tangible solutions for our trackers and pet tech products
• Research and prototype new sensing technologies, data processing methods, and connectivity solutions to keep our products innovative, reliable, and ahead of industry trends
• Dive into areas such as edge AI, low-power IoT, and advanced localization (GPS, Cellular, BLE, and beyond)
• Design and implement embedded firmware prototypes in C/C++ that run on real devices, from quick proofs-of-concept to more mature demonstrators
• Work closely with Firmware, Backend, Data Science, and Hardware teams to bring innovative features from concept to large-scale deployment
• Rapidly validate hypotheses through simulation, field testing, and data analysis to identify high-potential ideas
• Translate experimental concepts into robust, manufacturable features that deliver measurable value to customers
• Present your research and prototypes to a team of developers working on the transition to production FW ready code
• Share insights, challenge the status quo, and introduce forward-thinking approaches to continuously evolve our technology and processes
• 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

Your profile

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in firmware development (C/C++)
• Background in Firmware R&D - ideally already accompanied features from proof-of-concept to production in IoT
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems engineering, including microcontrollers, sensors, and connectivity modules
• Proven prototyping skills - you are comfortable quickly testing ideas on evaluation boards and development kits
• Comfortable with data processing and analysis
• Programming skills in Python (e.g. pandas, Matplotlib, Numpy,...) are a plus
• Very good English skills

Does this sound like you?

• Passionate about sensor technology and building meaningful features
• Analytical, curious, and always looking to learn something new
• A doer with a hands-on mentality who enjoys working autonomously and taking ownership
• Enthusiastic about hardware, gadgets, and embedded technology
• Structured and well organized - you know how to prioritize your work and decide how long it makes sense to pursue a direction
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team