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 our Firmware Team Lead, you will:

Guide a skilled team of engineers building the core firmware that powers our GPS trackers
Set clear priorities, manage resources effectively, and lead your team through change in a dynamic environment
Collaborate closely with other team leads and departments to align on architecture, features, and timelines
Take ownership of planning, delivery, and team development - with a focus on both immediate goals and long-term growth
Stay hands-on with architecture and development - from low-level drivers to system integrations
Define technical direction, uphold best practices, and review code to ensure high quality
Continuously improve workflows and tooling for efficient, reliable development
Keep performance and stability top of mind as we scale to millions of users
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 leading an interdisciplinary software development team in a role that combines technical and people leadership
Several years of hands-on experience with embedded systems or firmware development (C/C++)
Strong skills in debugging, hardware-near programming, and system-level design
Solid understanding of firmware architecture and design patterns
Excellent time management, prioritization, and coordination skills
Very good English skills

Does this sound like you?

A natural leader who takes full ownership of your team and projects
Confident in making decisions, giving and receiving feedback, and developing team members
Structured, pragmatic, and quick to adapt in fast-moving situations
Collaborative and communicative - across your team and with others
Driven by impact and technical excellence
Excited to work onsite in Austria with an outstanding team