IoT Hardware Engineer

Telephonic Interview: Not Available

We are seeking a passionate and skilled IoT Engineer to join our growing team. This role will focus on the design, development, and deployment of connected devices and systems, with a primary focus on leveraging the ESP32 microcontroller platform. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of IoT solutions, from concept to production, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable systems. You're a problem-solver, comfortable with both hardware and software aspects of IoT, and eager to contribute to innovative projects.

Responsibilities:

• Device Development: Design, develop, and prototype IoT devices utilizing the ESP32 microcontroller. This includes firmware development, hardware integration, and testing.
• Firmware Programming: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented firmware in C/C++ for the ESP32, incorporating libraries and protocols for connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN - specify relevant protocols).
• Cloud Integration: Integrate IoT devices with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT Core - specify platform(s)) for data ingestion, processing, and visualization.
• Hardware Selection & Design: Evaluate and select appropriate sensors, actuators, and other hardware components for IoT applications. Participate in hardware design reviews.
• Communication Protocols: Implement and optimize communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, CoAP - specify relevant protocols) for reliable data transmission.
• Security: Implement security best practices for IoT devices, including secure boot, firmware updates, and data encryption.
• Testing & Debugging: Conduct thorough testing and debugging of hardware and software, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation for hardware designs, firmware code, and system architecture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud integration.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest IoT technologies and trends, and contribute to the improvement of our development processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. (Or equivalent experience)
• Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Microcontroller Experience: Proven experience programming and working with microcontrollers, specifically the ESP32.
• IoT Protocols: Strong understanding of IoT communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, CoAP).
• Connectivity: Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ideally other wireless communication technologies (LoRaWAN, Zigbee - specify relevant ones).
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms for IoT (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT Core).
• Operating Systems: Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) - FreeRTOS is a plus.
• Hardware Interfacing: Experience with interfacing sensors, actuators, and other hardware components with microcontrollers.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and related version control tools.
• Debugging: Strong debugging skills using JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and other tools.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills & Experience (Nice to Have):

• Experience with ESP-IDF development framework.
• Experience with FreeRTOS.
• Experience with Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates.
• Knowledge of security best practices for IoT devices.
• Experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Tableau).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques for battery-powered devices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with low-power design principles.