Technical Lead IoT Embedded Applications

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead IoT Embedded Applications with 8–10 years of experience in designing and developing embedded and edge software solutions. This role is primarily focused on software architecture, system design, and technical leadership for next-generation IoT platforms.

The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on development expertise with the ability to lead technical design discussions, define scalable architectures, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Experience in industrial connectivity, edge computing, and Linux-based embedded systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design Leadership

• Own the architecture and design of IoT Edge and Embedded software solutions.
• Drive technical design reviews and establish engineering best practices.
• Define scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures for distributed IoT deployments.
• Translate business and product requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concepts, technology evaluations, and architectural decision-making.
• Mentor engineers on software design patterns, coding standards, and system architecture.

Embedded Software Development

• Design and develop high-performance applications for Linux-based embedded platforms.

• Build scalable edge applications using:

• Go

• C/C++

• Rust

• Python

• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor to improve productivity and code quality.

• Optimise applications for ARM and AMD-based hardware platforms.

• Develop multi-threaded, event-driven, and distributed edge applications.

Connectivity & Messaging

• Design and implement communication frameworks using:

• MQTT

• Sparkplug B

• JSON-based messaging

• Integrate industrial communication protocols such as:

• Modbus (Nice to Have)

• CCN (Nice to Have)

• Develop reliable edge-to-cloud telemetry and command/control communication architectures.

DevOps & Automation

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI.
• Drive automation of build, test, deployment, and release processes.
• Promote DevOps practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure software quality through automated testing and continuous delivery.

Device Lifecycle Management

• Define deployment and software update strategies using Canonical Snaps.
• Design solutions for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and fleet management.
• Enable secure and scalable lifecycle management for connected edge devices.

Required Skills

Programming Languages

• Strong proficiency in:

• Go

• C/C++

• Rust

• Python

• Experience using AI-powered coding assistants such as Cursor.

Platform & Embedded Systems

• Linux Embedded Systems
• ARM and AMD/x86 Architectures
• System-level debugging and performance optimisation
• Multi-threaded and concurrent software design

Messaging & Protocols

• MQTT
• Sparkplug B
• JSON-based messaging frameworks
• Modbus (preferred)
• CCN (preferred)

DevOps & Automation

• CircleCI
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD)
• Build and release automation
• Source control and code quality tools

Device Management

• Canonical Snap Packaging and Management
• Remote Device Management
• OTA Update Frameworks
• Fleet Monitoring and Diagnostics

Leadership Competencies

• Strong software architecture and system design capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience leading design discussions and mentoring engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with delivery commitments.

Preferred Experience

• IoT and Edge Computing Platforms.
• Industrial Automation, Building Automation, or HVAC Controls.
• Cloud integration with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Event-driven and microservices-based architectures.
• Secure software design for connected devices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Technical Lead who enjoys solving complex design challenges, defining architecture for scalable IoT platforms, and guiding engineering teams to deliver high-quality embedded software solutions. The role is suited for an engineer transitioning from senior development into architecture and technical leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in design and implementation.

Interested candidates please reach on [email protected]