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 the lead of one of our Firmware teams, you will:

Take ownership of our GPS tracker firmware and play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience to over a million pet parents worldwide – at a global leader in pet tech
Participate in software architecture discussions and be the go-to person for your team and projects
Act on user-facing issues with urgency, working closely with Product and Support to deliver fast, effective solutions
Provide direction and coordination for your team to deliver high-quality, reliable results
Lead by example with clear communication and foster a culture of constructive feedback
Continuously improve workflows through optimized CI/CD, robust testing, and smart tools, including AI
Make firmware performance transparent and easy to monitor across teams
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

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Key requirements:

Proven track record of leading an interdisciplinary software development team for 3+ years
Extensive experience in Agile development (Scrum/JIRA/Confluence), software design, and a solid understanding of firmware architecture
Strong project management skills
Experience with hardware-related software development, ideally in low-level embedded systems (e.g. drivers, bare metal)
Excellent English skills

Does this sound like you?

A people person who thrives in team environments
Structured, solution-oriented, and quick to adapt
Passionate about hardware, software, and IoT
Analytical, with a knack for solving complex problems
Big-picture thinker who doesn’t miss the details
Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Firmware Team Lead