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Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a skilled Software Developer at a growing U.S.-based company. The Software Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our Industrial IoT (IIoT) platform, with a particular focus on supporting Arduino-based edge devices and other microcontroller-driven solutions. You will play a key role in developing both the cloud/backend systems and the embedded applications that power our connected industrial environments. This position is ideal for someone passionate about bridging embedded systems with cloud computing in industrial settings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of software development experience, including hands-on work with Arduino-based or similar microcontroller platforms.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded development and at least one higher-level language like Python, JavaScript, or Go.
- Familiarity with industrial-grade sensors, actuators, and protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, RS485, etc.).
- Experience with MQTT, CoAP, RESTful APIs, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience integrating with public IoT platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with other MCUs (ESP32, STM32, Particle, Raspberry Pi Pico).
- Knowledge of low-power sensor networking and battery-operated deployments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (e.g., PlatformIO, GitHub Actions).
- Understanding of edge computing frameworks (AWS Greengrass, Balena, etc.).
- Industrial domain experience (manufacturing, energy, agriculture, or logistics).
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Clear and proactive communicator.
- Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iterative development.
- Self-driven with a high attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Platform Development and Maintenance
- Design and develop backend software and APIs that support data ingestion, device management, and analytics for our Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform.
- Build and maintain edge-to-cloud communication flows, including support for Arduino and other microcontroller devices (e.g., ESP32, STM32).
- Create and manage Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms for edge devices.
Embedded Software & Device Integration
- Develop, deploy, and optimize firmware for Arduino-based devices used in industrial applications (sensors, actuators, gateways).
- Interface with industrial sensors and actuators via analog/digital I/O, I2C, SPI, UART, and protocols like Modbus or CAN.
- Design robust telemetry and remote control workflows using MQTT, HTTP, or custom protocols from Arduino to cloud.
Cloud & Edge Synchronization
- Develop cloud connectors and integrations with platforms like AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, or Google Cloud IoT.
- Synchronize edge device states, commands, and alerts to cloud dashboards and data pipelines.
- Implement time-series data storage and visualization using tools like InfluxDB, Grafana, or TimescaleDB.Security and Reliability
- Implement encryption and secure bootloaders for Arduino-based devices (e.g., TLS with WiFi/BLE modules).
- Build resilient mechanisms for error recovery, watchdog timers, and remote debugging.
Collaboration and Documentation
- Collaborate with embedded engineers, OT specialists, and cloud developers for end-to-end IIoT deployment.
- Maintain clean documentation for hardware-software interfaces, firmware upgrades, and integration workflows.
Compensation
$ 1,700 - $ 2,200 per month, paid in USD depending on experience.
Details
- Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
- Client has a desire for long term commitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹170,529.01 - ₹511,587.02 per month
Work Location: Remote
