OTIV

OTIV is a company specializing in building assistance and autonomous solutions for the rail industry. Their business model focuses on developing and selling advanced technology products such as camera systems for shunting, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), remote supervision and control centers, and full self-driving technology for rail vehicles. OTIV's solutions aim to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in rail operations, supporting industrial companies, railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, and OEMs. The company works with leading rail operators and industrial clients across Europe, including ArcelorMittal, Deutsche Bahn Cargo, and RET. Their technology enhances visibility, collision avoidance, operational control, and autonomous driving capabilities, contributing to a modal shift towards sustainable rail transport. OTIV supports customers throughout installation, maintenance, and training, and their products are designed for harsh industrial environments with features like 4G/5G connectivity and encrypted data storage.

Advanced Driver AssistanceAutonomous RailCollision AvoidanceEnergy EfficiencyIndustrial ConnectivityRail AutomationRemote SupervisionSafety Technologyotiv.ai

OTIV

Advanced Driver AssistanceAutonomous RailCollision AvoidanceEnergy EfficiencyIndustrial ConnectivityRail AutomationRemote SupervisionSafety Technologyotiv.ai

HQGent, BE

Team Size53

Open Jobs12

Total Funding$12M

Latest Fundraise3 months ago

TL;DR

Founded: 2020 (Ghent, Belgium)

Core product: Camera-, radar-, lidar- and AI-based assisted, remote and autonomous driving solutions for rail vehicles

Customers / partners: Industrial rail operators and major European rail operators/OEMs (examples cited)

Recent funding: Series A (Jan 2023); additional growth investment announced Dec 2025

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Rail vehicle safety, operational efficiency, and automation for industrial rail, urban transit and mainline freight/passenger markets.

Founded

2020

Industry

Software Development

Tech Stack

Camera systems

Radar

Lidar

AI / machine learning

4G/5G connectivity

Encrypted data storage

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2021-04-02

Seed round included Pitchdrive and a consortium of business angels; imec.istart reinvested; supplemented with grants.

Series A- 2023-01-12

Growth investment- 2025-12-15

€9,000,000

Growth investment announced to accelerate deployments and develop full autonomy (announced Dec 2025).

Investor Signal

“Finindus, SHIFT Invest, Pitchdrive, imec (imec.istart), Miles Ahead, Lorenz Bogaert, business angels”

Join the Team

Full Stack Rust Developer

On-SiteGhent, BE

On-Site • Ghent, BE

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.

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DevOps Engineer

Full-timeRotterdam, NL

Full-time • Rotterdam, NL

Backend Developer

Part-timeBerlin, DE

Part-time • Berlin, DE

Product Designer

InternshipBelgrade, RS

Internship • Belgrade, RS

DevOps Engineer

Full-timeBelgrade, RS

Full-time • Belgrade, RS

Backend Developer

InternshipUtrecht, NL

Internship • Utrecht, NL

Machine Learning Engineer

Part-timeLondon, GB

Part-time • London, GB

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.
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.

OTIV

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