Senior IoT Engineer: Edge & Embedded Linux Expert

Sensorfact; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

NS travel card

Referral incentives up to €3,000

27 vacation days

Remote work flexibility up to 2 months

Onboarding & mentorship

Social events

Office perks

Job summary

Sensorfact is hiring for an embedded IoT Software Engineer to drive the next generation of wireless sensor systems and bridge hardware with our cloud platform. You will lead end-to-end development for a massive device fleet, mentoring peers and shaping our edge infrastructure.

You will work on Debian-based gateways, contribute to IoT solutions, and ensure high-quality data for cloud insights. A strong background in embedded Linux, networking, and security is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Six years of software for connected devices, with embedded Linux in industrial IoT.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience in C/C++ and/or Rust.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux boot chain (U-Boot, kernel, device tree).
• Experience building embedded Linux images with rootfs/build system (Yocto, Buildroot, pi-gen, debootstrap).
• Familiar with interfaces like serial, Ethernet, and networking concepts (TCP/UDP/DHCP/ARP/IP).
• Knowledge of MQTT and other IoT communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software on Debian-based gateways.
• Design and maintain tools for fulfillment and onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect end-to-end IoT solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback.
• Participate in brainstorming to solve scalability challenges (e.g., VPN, data optimization).

Skills

Embedded Linux

Python

C/C++

Rust

Networking

MQTT

Shell scripting

Yocto/Buildroot

Education

MSc in technical field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

pi-gen

debootstrap

Job description

Sensorfact is hiring for an embedded IoT Software Engineer to drive the next generation of wireless sensor systems and bridge hardware with our cloud platform. You will lead end-to-end development for a massive device fleet, mentoring peers and shaping our edge infrastructure.

You will work on Debian-based gateways, contribute to IoT solutions, and ensure high-quality data for cloud insights. A strong background in embedded Linux, networking, and security is essential for success.