- Company Name
- OTIV
- Job Title
- Full Stack Developer Rust
- Job Description
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Who We Are
OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today.
OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a skilled and versatile senior software engineer to reinforce our tech team working on a range of innovative products in the field of autonomous rail systems. You will contribute to the development of assistance systems, remote supervision and control platforms, and features such as planning, localization, sensor fusion, and real-time video streaming.
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams across the company and may be involved in any of our three core products, depending on your expertise and the project/product needs.
Requirements
Technical Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong development skills in Rust, C, and/or C++.
Proficiency with Python for scripting, tooling, or testing tasks
Hands-on experience in Agile development methodologies
Proficient with version control systems such as git and build systems such as cargo
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
Deep understanding of software development, complexe architectures and design patterns
Strong experience with Linux-based environments and Yocto's project
Fluent and professional in English, both written and spoken
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills, acquired through previous experiences in collaborative environments
A hands-on mentality with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Proactive, eager to learn and grow, with a versatile skill set adaptable to various challenges
Nice to have:
Experience with industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, MQTT).
Familiarity with embedded systems, edge devices, or industrial communication equipment.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in connected systems.
Experience with real-time data processing, video streaming, or sensor fusion.
Background in database systems (relational, non-relational, or time-series)
Benefits
What we offer
Full time offer with competitive salary package
International environment in a disruptive start-up with opportunities to grow
Early riser or night owl? Either way, you'll fit right in our flexible working hours system
Hybrid working policy, with an office in beautiful Ghent (Belgium)
Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture
Team events and quarterly offsite
30 days of vacation
