Head of Embedded Systems

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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About KITRO

Your Position

The Embedded Systems department is a small team. So as a Head 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?

Team management experience (must have)
+ 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
Preferred location: Croatia or Germany

What we offer

A remote-first setup - plus support to create a great home office environment
A hands-on, impact-driven role where your work directly shapes the future of the company
A startup culture that’s serious about results but we don't forget celebrate progress, laugh often, and learn fast
Quarterly team meetups at our Zurich HQ to reconnect, align, and enjoy real face time
A collaborative, purpose-driven team that values trust, transparency, and learning from mistakes (as long as we don’t repeat them)

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 and a two-minute video using Loom introducing yourself and why you want to join KITRO. Please apply with your complete application including your CV, Loom video. If you have any questions please reach out to talent@kitro.ch.