Senior Firmware Developer - GNSS

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:

• Develop world-class firmware for a global pet tech market leader, with a dedicated focus on GNSS technologies such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
• Take end-to-end responsibility for features - from complex concept development to seamless real-world performance
• Analyze and refine code to improve key metrics like power consumption, positioning accuracy, and data efficiency
• Partner with our in-house Architects to prepare and implement new firmware features
• Collaborate closely with Backend, Tech Support, and QA teams, while independently driving your projects forward
• Participate in retrospectives and continuously improve our development 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:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in firmware development, with proven expertise in GNSS systems (e.g. signal acquisition, aiding data, power-saving techniques)
• Deep understanding of GNSS principles, protocols, and standards.
• Hands-on experience with GNSS chipsets and modules
• Extensive experience in firmware development, with a strong focus on GNSS systems
• Experience with version control tools and best practices like Clean Code and Unit Testing
• Track record in larger firmware projects, ideally within SCRUM-based, cross-functional teams
• Very good English skills

Does this sound like you?

• A self-starter with strong attention to detail and a passion for hardware and embedded systems
• Analytical, hands-on, and ready to take action
• A team player and effective communicator who thrives in collaborative environments
• Passionate about GNSS, IoT, and building high-impact tech
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding international team