Senior Design Engineer - Edge Software

op scalable, high-performance Edge computing solutions for IoT applications.

• Independently design and implementation of asynchronous task processing using Python (asyncio, Twistd, Tornado, etc.) for efficient data handling and device communication.

• Develop and optimize IoT data pipelines, integrating sensors, edge devices, and cloud-based platforms.

• Work on device-to-cloud communication using MQTT, WebSockets, or other messaging protocols.

• Ensure software is secure, reliable, and optimized for resource-constrained edge environments.

• Design and optimize Linux-based networking for edge devices, including network configuration, VPNs, firewalls, and traffic shaping.

• Implement and manage Linux process management, including systemd services, resource allocation, and performance tuning for IoT applications.

• Stay updated with emerging IoT, edge computing, and Linux networking technologies.

Requirements:

Technical

• 3-5 years of overall experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Python development.

• Expertise in Python, with experience in asynchronous programming, task processing frameworks, Web frameworks (e.g., asyncio, Twistd, FastAPI, Flask).

• Strong knowledge of Linux networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls (iptables/nftables), VPNs, and network security.

• Experience in Linux process management, including systemd, resource limits (cgroups), and performance tuning.

• Good Understanding of IoT architectures, protocols (MQTT, HTTP/REST), and edge computing frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Docker.

• Proficiency and Experience with Git or any other VCS.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead complex technical projects.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Rust, C++, or Golang for performance-critical edge applications.

• Prior experience of working in IoT.

• Understanding of BACnet/Modbus protocols.

• Familiarity with cloud IoT platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT) and their integration with edge devices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain and present technical concepts to a diverse set of audiences.

• Good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and thrive in a cross-functional environment

• Willingness to work outside documented job description. Has a "whatever is needed" attitude.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Working experience on designing robust, scalable & maintainable asynchronous python applications.

• Prior experience in building cloud connected Edge IoT solutions

• Prior experience in the energy sector or industrial automation is advantageous.

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 009G3Q