Lead IOT Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define IoT software architecture, drive technical excellence, manage delivery timelines, and mentor engineers—while contributing strategically to the growth of IoT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

IoT Solution Design & Development

• Architect and implement end-to-end IoT solutions, focusing on

  device connectivity, data ingestion, processing, and analytics

  (software-focused; not hardware/PCB).
• Develop robust backend services using

  AWS IoT Core, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, AWS Greengrass

  , and frameworks such as

  AWS CDK

  and

  Serverless Framework

  .
• Optimize cloud and edge computing strategies for

  cost-effective, high-performance data processing

  .

Security & Standards

• Implement IoT

  security best practices

  , including encryption, authentication, and data privacy.
• Ensure

  scalability, reliability, and performance

  by defining and enforcing software development standards.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
• Guide cross-functional teams in resolving technical challenges.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations to ensure seamless IoT integration.
• Demonstrate

  managerial potential

  by influencing strategic decisions and supporting team growth.

End to End Delivery

• Own and manage the

  end-to-end software development lifecycle

  —from requirements gathering to production rollout.
• Provide

  accurate planning, effort estimation, and scheduling

  for project deliverables.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Apply

  agile methodologies

  to manage sprints, track progress, and drive iterative improvements.

Innovation & Optimization

• Stay current with

  industry trends and emerging IoT technologies

  .
• Conduct

  proof-of-concept (PoC)

  projects to evaluate new frameworks or services and integrate them into production solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work directly with internal and external stakeholders to align IoT software solutions with business objectives.
• Effectively communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills (Mandatory)

• Proven expertise in

  AWS IoT backend development and cloud integration

  : IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Greengrass, Serverless Frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of IoT protocols:

  MQTT, HTTPS, Matter

  .
• Experience with

  large-scale OTA deployments

  ,

  real-time analytics

  , and

  edge computing

  .
• Proficiency in programming languages:

  JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python

  .
• Solid understanding of networking technologies:

  Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

  .
• Familiarity with

  IoT security frameworks

  and

  compliance standards

  .

Leadership, Project Management & Communication

• Strong team leadership, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in

  project planning, effort estimation, and full-cycle delivery

  .
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive decision-making in complex product environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

  , or a related field.

• AWS Certifications

  : Solutions Architect, IoT Specialty (preferred).
• Experience with

  serverless architectures

  and

  microservices

  .