Lead IoT Software Engineer

EnerSys; Montevarchi; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid options

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Lead IoT Software Engineer to design and deliver software powering next-generation energy storage systems. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams across embedded devices, cloud platforms, and APIs, delivering secure, scalable solutions at scale.

Ideal candidates have strong IoT/embedded software foundations, experience with distributed systems, and a hands-on leadership mindset in Agile, international environments, with opportunities for global impact.

Qualifications

• Have a strong background in IoT or embedded software engineering.
• Understand distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native architectures.
• Are comfortable working across embedded+backend environments.
• Can translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Bring a hands-on mindset with leadership capability.
• Thrive in Agile and international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers through Agile sprint cycles.
• Design and develop embedded software (C/C++/Python) on Linux (ARM).
• Build and integrate APIs, backend services, and IoT cloud solutions.
• Drive technical decisions and architecture improvements.
• Debug and prototype on hardware platforms.
• Ensure high standards of security, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with global teams across engineering and product.

Skills

IoT embedded software

Distributed systems

APIs

Cloud-native architectures

Embedded + backend

Leadership

Agile

International collaboration

Tools

Embedded Linux (Yocto)

Docker

Azure IoT

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

At EnerSys, we don’t just build batteries ; we power the systems behind the global energy transition.

Aselectrificationacceleratesacrossindustries,wearescalingnext-generationenergystorageandIoTplatformsusedworldwide.

WearelookingforaLeadIoTSoftwareEngineerreadytobuild,lead,andshapewhatcomesnext.

Ifyouenjoyworkingattheintersectionofembeddedsystems,cloud,andreal-worldimpact:thisroleisforyou.

WhyjoinEnerSys?

• Bepartoftheglobalshifttowardsustainableenergy
• Workonreal-worldindustrialIoTsystems,notjustprototypes
• Collaborateacrossinternationalteamswithglobalvisibility
• Takeownershipofsystemsthatmatter-fromembeddeddevicestocloudplatforms

The impact you will make

You will play a critical role in designing and delivering the software powering next-generation energy storage systems.

FromembeddedLinuxdevicestocloud-connectedAPIs,yourworkwillensurethatourIoTplatformsaresecure,scalable,andreadyforglobaldeployment.

What you will do

• LeadateamofsoftwareengineersthroughAgilesprintcycles
• Designanddevelopembeddedsoftware(C/C++/Python)onLinux(ARM)
• BuildandintegrateAPIs,backendservices,andIoTcloudsolutions
• Drivetechnicaldecisionsandarchitectureimprovements
• Debugandprototypeonhardwareplatforms
• Ensurehighstandardsofsecurity,performance,andreliability
• Collaboratewithglobalteamsacrossengineeringandproduct

Why this role is exciting

• You’llworkattheintersectionofhardware,software,andcloud
• Yourcodewillpowercriticalinfrastructureintheenergytransition
• You’llhaverealownership,notjustimplementationtasks
• You’ll influence how systems are designed - not just built

What will help you succeed

We’relookingforexperiencedengineerswho:

• HaveastrongbackgroundinIoTorembeddedsoftwareengineering
• Understanddistributedsystems,APIs,andcloud-nativearchitectures
• Arecomfortableworkingacrossembedded+backendenvironments
• Cantranslatecomplexrequirementsintorobusttechnicalsolutions
• Bringahands-onmindsetwithleadershipcapability
• ThriveinAgileandinternationalenvironments

Technical Skills

• EmbeddedLinux(Yocto),Docker,AzureIoT
• Industrialprotocols(MQTT,Modbus,WebSocket)
• Hardwareinterfaces(CAN,SPI,I2C,RS485
• ExperienceinenergysystemsorindustrialIoT

What we offer

• Flexibleworkingmodel(remote,withoccasionaltraveltooursitesinFranceorItaly,orhybridworkingoptionsavailable)
• Opportunitytoworkoncutting-edgeIoTplatformswithglobalimpact
• Stronglearningculture:courses,conferences,anddevelopmentsupport
• Internationalcollaborationwithtalentedengineeringteams
• Highownershipandautonomyintechnicaldecisions

Diversity & Inclusion

AtEnerSys,webelievediverseteamsbuildbettersolutions.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromallbackgroundsandexperiencesandarecommittedtocreatinganinclusiveenvironmentwhereeveryonecanthrive.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.