IoT Engineer

SkyCell AG; Poland; Remote; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT company in Poland seeks an experienced IoT Engineer to design embedded firmware for low-power devices. Candidates must have strong skills in C/C++, wireless communication, and cloud architectures. This remote role offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career advancement opportunities

Remote work options

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and developing embedded firmware for low-power IoT devices using C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with wireless protocols: BLE, LoRa, or Cellular.
• Experience managing cloud-based ingestion and lifecycle systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for low-power IoT devices.
• Integrate wireless communication technologies for connectivity.
• Build and operate cloud-side ingestion pipelines.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Wireless communication technologies

Cloud architecture design

System-level debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

Do you have proven experience designing and developing embedded firmware for low-power IoT devices using C/C++ (RTOS or bare-metal)? Are you confident working across wireless technologies like BLE, LoRa, or Cellular, and building scalable cloud-side ingestion pipelines and device fleet management systems? If so, join us as an IoT Engineer and help shape the future of connected systems. Be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and impact.

At SkyCell, we are on a mission to revolutionize the global supply chain. Our cutting-edge temperature-controlled container solutions ensure the safe and secure delivery of life-saving pharmaceuticals, with sustainability at the core of everything we do. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you will make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.

Why SkyCell?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare
• Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation
• Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell
• Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for excellence with a Great Place to Work award and a Platinum Ecovadis rating

What You’ll Do

SkyCell’s IoT team develops the next-generation IoT devices that form part of our global network of temperature-controlled containers. The team focuses on reliability and security and collaborates closely with hardware, software, and cloud teams.

• Design and implement embedded firmware for low-power IoT devices using C/C++ (RTOS or bare-metal)
• Integrate wireless communication technologies such as BLE, LoRa, or Cellular
• Build and operate cloud-side ingestion pipelines and device fleet management systems
• Implement secure and robust OTA update mechanisms for remote firmware management
• Contribute to the design and deployment of scalable cloud architectures for IoT integrations
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for firmware and cloud components (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across firmware, hardware, and cloud domains
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across device, connectivity, and cloud layers
• Contribute to architecture and process improvements based on emerging best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience with embedded firmware development in C/C++ (RTOS or bare-metal)
• Understanding of embedded interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART
• Hands-on experience with wireless protocols: BLE, LoRa, or Cellular
• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols and data formats (MQTT, HTTP/REST, CoAP, Protobuf, JSON)
• Experience managing cloud-based ingestion and lifecycle systems for connected device fleets
• Comfortable with backend languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, or Java) for device integration and automation
• Experience designing cloud-connected IoT systems at scale
• Proven implementation of OTA updates in production systems
• Strong system-level debugging and problem-solving skills
• Language: EN

Nice to Have

• AWS or Azure Solution Architect certification
• Familiarity with digital twins, device shadows, or telemetry schema modelling
• Ability to evaluate and work with cloud infrastructure models, including serverless, containerised, and virtual machine-based deployments, based on IoT solution requirements
• Experience with cloud platforms and IoT frameworks (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT, GCP, or custom cloud infrastructure)
• Exposure to IaC and configuration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Serverless Framework, Ansible)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling for embedded and cloud deployments

Benefits

What’s In It For You?

• Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance to fit your life
• Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions
• Remote role with occasional in-person collaboration to foster globally diverse teamwork
• Company-wide events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision; SkyWeek onboarding program for new joiners
• Generous maternity and paternity leave
• Annual leave & bank holidays

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn.

How To Apply

Simply click “apply for this job” below. We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission. We are unable to consider applications sent via email. If you have questions, contact our Talent Team ([e-mail]).

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are not located in, or unable to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the listed locations, your application cannot be considered.