Embedded Systems Lead

Engineering & Technology

Remote in the EU

Start Date: Q1

About KITRO

Our mission is to use the technological possibilities of our time to consciously experience the value of food and to support gastronomes in promoting the sustainable use of food. We call ourselves KITRONs and are an international team of hospitality experts, professional tinkerers, code wizards as well as sales talent.

In the beginning, the idea was to reduce the daily waste of food by recording waste, analyzing it and making it presentable. Today, we can proudly claim to have developed a solution that, in combination with cloud software and artificial intelligence, helps to reduce food waste in various kitchens on an international scale.

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Your Position

The Embedded Systems department is a small team. So as a Lead of this department a majority of our tasks will still be hands-on but you will also be required to manage the team (1-2 ES engineers), define the department strategy (short, mid, and long term) and targets in collaboration with our CTO, and manage department budget.

Responsibilities

You will own the end-to-end reliability and evolution of our embedded systems, combining mechanical and electrical design with embedded software expertise to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. You will drive continuous improvements to system reliability and functionality, leveraging modern IoT and fleet management tools to monitor and optimize an active device fleet. In this role, you will lead the development of test prototypes and test benches, oversee certification and compliance processes, and ensure all systems meet regulatory and quality requirements. You will also collaborate closely with external suppliers and contract manufacturers to guarantee stable, high-quality production, while providing operational support to maintain long-term performance in the field.

What is required?

What is required?
- + 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Completed degree in electrical engineering or similar
- Experience in embedded software development combining embedded Linux (Yocto), Python and Docker
- Experience with AWS and its interaction with an IoT device is an advantage
- Experience in PCB development (concept, schematic, layout, production preparation) as an advantage
- The onboarding process will be easier if you already have experience with our tools (KiCAD, Jira, Confluence, Git, Fusion 360)
- You like to plan and tackle your tasks independently in order to achieve the best results. At the same time, you never forget the big picture and like to think outside the box.
- You show a sense of responsibility and decisiveness in your work during the complete product lifecycle
- Good English skills (speaking and writing), German is a plus.
- A European Work Permit
- Prefered location: Croatia or Germany

What we offer

A dynamic, action-oriented work environment where you can make a real impact on food waste reduction.
The chance to work with a passionate, innovative team that values experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within a purpose-driven company.
A supportive and open-minded team culture, where every voice is heard, and we celebrate our successes (and learn from our failures) together.
55-60K annual compensation.

Your turn! How to apply

We'd love to learn who you are and why you would like to join our team.

Therefore, please prepare your CV, complete the application form linked below and, optionally, record a two-minute video using Loom introducing yourself and why you want to join KITRO.