Vollzeit
Linz, Austria
21.03.2026
Linz, Austria
Your territory
- Shape the future of embedded systems by developing cutting-edge firmware that powers innovative pet tech products used by millions around the world
- Dive into the code to keep our products running at their best – spotting and fixing errors while optimizing key metrics like power efficiency, accuracy, and data volume for peak performance
- Engage with cutting-edge technologies like GPS, Cellular, or BLE, establishing yourself as the go-to expert and innovator in your specialized area
- Take end-to-end responsibility for feature development – bringing complex ideas to life and ensuring they work seamlessly in the field
- Prepare class diagrams and work closely with our Architects to bring feature implementations to life
- Team up with Backend, Tech Support, and QA to drive projects forward on your own, ensuring successful outcomes
- Play an active role in retrospectives, offering fresh ideas to continually improve our team processes and workflows
- 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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Vollzeit
Linz, Austria
16.03.2026
Linz, Austria
Your territory
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
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Vollzeit
Linz, Austria
16.03.2026
Linz, Austria
Your territory
Develop world-class embedded firmware that powers millions of GPS trackers and keeps pets safe every day Focus on GNSS technologies such as GPS, Galileo and BeiDou to deliver accurate, reliable tracking and great battery life Take end-to-end responsibility for features - from complex concept development to seamless real-world performance 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 Analyze GNSS / GPS performance in real-world scenarios and translate insights into firmware optimizations and new features 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
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Your Responsibilities:
Core Development: Design and program embedded software using C/C++ for state-of-the-art microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, STM32, ESP32). Real-Time Systems: Implementation of sophisticated real-time applications using RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS). Connectivity & Protocols: Implement and optimize communication protocols (MQTT, Modbus, CAN, I2C, SPI) and integrate wireless standards such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, LoRa, or Wi-Fi. Hardware-Near Coding: Develop drivers for peripheral devices and perform low-level debugging and error analysis directly on the hardware. Documentation: Create technical specifications, developer documentation, and comprehensive test concepts to ensure high-quality releases.
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Ihre Aufgaben
- Konzeption, Architektur und Weiterentwicklung von UX/UI-Systemen für Embedded-Linux-Plattformen in Fahrzeug- und Geräteanwendungen
- Entwicklung performanter, wartbarer und skalierbarer UI-Applikationen unter Embedded Linux (z. B. mit Qt/QML oder vergleichbaren Frameworks)
- Umsetzung ganzheitlicher Bedien- und Anzeigekonzepte auf Basis von UX-Anforderungen des Produktmanagements in enger Abstimmung mit Hardware- und Systemarchitektur-Teams
- Technische Beratung bei UX-Konzepten hinsichtlich Machbarkeit, Echtzeitfähigkeit, funktionaler Sicherheit und ergonomischen Anforderungen
- Integration, Aufbereitung und Visualisierung komplexer System- und Sensordaten (z. B. aus Assistenzsystemen, Computer Vision oder vernetzten Subsystemen)
- Mitarbeit an Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekten zur Weiterentwicklung digitaler Bedienkonzepte, Automatisierungs- und Assistenzlösungen
- Konzeption und Implementierung robuster Kommunikationsschnittstellen und Architekturen für vernetzte HMI-Systeme
- Mitarbeit in agilen Entwicklungsteams unter Einsatz moderner Toolchains
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Vollzeit | befristet | Freelancer, Projektarbeit
Nach dem Studium kannst du eine verantwortungsvolle Position einnehmen:
- im Bereich Software (zB Software-EntwicklerIn, System-DesignerIn, System-Architect oder Embedded Systems Engineer)
- im Bereich der Forschung & Entwicklung
- in der IT-Beratung
- in der Produktentwicklung oder Produktmanagement
- in einer Projektleitungsfunktion
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Vollzeit
Linz, Austria
22.03.2026
Linz, Austria
Your territory
Build top-tier firmware for a global leader in pet technology, with a strong focus on GNSS systems including GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou Continuously optimize code for power efficiency, positioning accuracy, and data performance Own features end-to-end - from concept to real-world deployment Collaborate with Architecture and cross-functional teams (Backend, QA, Support) while driving your projects independently Contribute to process improvements and team retrospectives 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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Your future responsibilities
- Acquisition of R&D projects for IC-Design, focusing on Sensorics, RF and mm-wave communication, radar applications and similar
- Acquisition of industrial partners (with a special focus on Start-ups and SMEs) and non-industrial partners (academic institutions, research centres) partners for innovative IC-Design project collaborations
- Defining a clear business strategy, leveraging unique SAL’s value proposition to attract customers, expand the customer base and find new markets
- Co-developing and shaping the service offering and the research strategy with both Engineering and Research teams, providing insights into current trends and expected industry developments, identifying opportunities and challenges
- Key-account management for premium partners, developing service quotations for clients and managing and of an efficient and agile customer database
- Liaising with the Marketing / PR and Engineering departments on the creation of marketing campaigns and related material, press releases and social media communication channels
- Representing SAL at events (both internal and external), organising and attending conferences, meetings and industry events
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Your future responsibilities
- Take on full project responsibilities by continuously assessing the progress targeting given timeframe, budget and deliverables.
- Organize work, align resources and coordinate the project team and external collaborators, suppliers, partners.
- Define and monitor project KPIs and objectives together with Project Owners and Department Managers.
- Regularly report project status to internal stakeholders and external partners and customers.
- Identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Manage multi-firm consortia (typically up to 10 partners) collaborating in research projects both nationally and internationally.
- Maintain the projects overview managing interdependencies of several project responsibilities and coordinating multiple workstreams within each project
- Oversee financial planning and control in line with the business objective of the unit.
- Manage the Research Unit’s project portfolio and support resource planning and control.
- Support of the project acquisition and thereby being constantly involved in the future research topics to come.
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Vollzeit
Graz, Linz
22.03.2026
Graz, Linz
Your future responsibilities
- Establish, lead, and advance a new research unit, building a team of 10-20 researchers.
- Acquire financial resources to operate the research unit through the different cooperation models of SAL.
- Strategically plan and allocate resources for the Research Unit, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide mentorship, scientific guidance, and supervision of researchers.
- Corporate and profit responsibility.
- Initiate and oversee collaborative projects with academia and industry.
- Expand the research unit’s international network through partnership acquisition and ongoing network activities.
- Shape the research program of the Research Unit, creating project portfolios together with the division head.
- Grow the research unit towards research excellence and economic impact.
- Create a motivated, collaborative, and relaxed atmosphere for scientists to thrive in.
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