Remote Python Engineer for IoT

Introduction: Build Systems That Speak to the Real World

Imagine writing code that brings life to sensors in smart factories, connects machines across continents, and helps homes anticipate our needs. That’s the reality you’ll shape as a Remote Python Engineer focused on IoT. This isn’t about maintaining legacy scripts or pushing routine commits. It’s about building bridges between digital logic and physical function, from smart energy devices to industrial automation. If Python is your craft and you’re passionate about unlocking the full potential of connected systems, then this opportunity is your canvas.

What You’ll Impact

Your work will directly influence how businesses and consumers interact with IoT devices. Whether it’s managing data ingestion from thousands of edge devices or developing the secure APIs that feed real-time analytics, your code will power intelligent, scalable systems used by thousands of users across industries. We move with urgency, but you'll always have the breathing room to build robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and Deploy Scalable IoT Integrations

• Design and develop backend services in Python that communicate with IoT devices using protocols like MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP.
• Ensure low-latency, high-throughput data streaming for connected devices operating 24/7.

Own the Data Pipeline End-to-End

• Build and maintain data collection pipelines that span from the edge to the cloud, utilizing tools such as AWS Lambda, Kinesis, or Kafka.
• Implement efficient serialization protocols (e.g., Protobuf, Avro) to maintain lean and reliable communication.

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Partner with firmware engineers to align on device specifications and firmware behavior.
• Work with product managers to transform hardware data into user-facing insights.
• Coordinate with security teams to implement robust authentication for devices and users.

Champion Quality and Observability

• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests.
• Create observability hooks using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry to monitor live performance.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines that promote automated testing and safe deployment.

The Tools and Technologies You’ll Work With

This role immerses you in an advanced tech stack focused on seamless IoT integration:

• Languages: Python (with FastAPI, asyncio, Pytest), Shell scripting
• IoT Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Zigbee
• Cloud Platforms: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT
• Databases: InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Terraform
• Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack

What Sets You Apart

A Thinker-Builder Mindset

You don't just follow specs. You ask, "What’s the best way to solve this?" and you deliver with elegance and clarity. Whether it’s building a clean RESTful API or crafting a retry strategy for device disconnections, you lead with both empathy and precision.

Clear Communicator in a Remote World

You simplify complex ideas—whether it's over Zoom or Slack. Your documentation is concise but rich with context. Your code is both legible to humans and machines.

Autonomous But Never Alone

You thrive in a remote-first environment where asynchronous updates are a norm, not a bottleneck. You respect deep work hours but also know when to hop on a call to unlock blockers.

Team Culture and Remote Collaboration

You’ll join a fully distributed team spanning across time zones and disciplines. We value sharp minds and warm hearts. Remote doesn’t mean isolated—we use tools like Notion, Zoom, and GitHub to stay connected and focused. Design reviews aren’t just critiques—they’re opportunities to mentor, be mentored, and grow as a unit.

We believe deeply in autonomy with accountability. There’s trust, but also transparency. You’ll set your own sprint goals and have the freedom to exceed them, supported by a team that celebrates craftsmanship.

Qualifications That Matter

• 3+ years of professional experience with Python, ideally with asynchronous applications.
• Experience building distributed systems that communicate with physical devices.
• Comfort with edge-to-cloud architecture and handling IoT-specific challenges like unreliable networks and payload constraints.
• Familiarity with containerized deployments and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Prior exposure to working in fully remote, asynchronous environments.

What You’ll Earn

You’ll be joining a high-trust, high-impact environment with substantial compensation to match:

• Annual Salary: $121,932 (USD)
• Flexible work hours and location
• Continuous learning stipends and virtual conference passes
• Supportive leadership that actually listens and acts

Why This Role Matters

IoT isn’t the future—it’s already here. But how we build the systems that manage and scale IoT still has room for visionaries. Your work here will help define how we create sustainable, secure, and human-centered IoT platforms. This isn’t just about writing code—it’s about writing the future of connected experiences.

Let’s Build Something Purposeful Together

If you’re ready to architect systems that shape the real world from behind your keyboard, then we’re prepared to meet you. Bring your best, bring your curiosity, and let’s build something meaningful together—from anywhere.