IoT Advanced Solution Engineer

Optimal; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking an experienced IoT Engineer in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia. You will design and deploy advanced IoT and IIoT solutions across industrial environments, integrating sensors and cloud platforms for real-time data analytics.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least 4 years of experience in IoT solution development. Strong proficiency with cloud IoT platforms like Azure IoT and AWS IoT is essential. The role emphasizes data security and integrity in deploying IoT solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in IoT or IIoT solution development and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with cloud IoT platforms (Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of edge computing architectures, industrial gateways, and MQTT/REST protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IoT and IIoT architectures for device connectivity and data processing.
• Integrate sensors and IoT gateways with cloud platforms for real-time monitoring.
• Implement data analytics and AI/ML use cases to generate operational insights.

Skills

Azure IoT

AWS IoT

Edge computing

MQTT

Data analytics

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automation, or an IoT-related discipline

Job description

Responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced IoT and IIoT solutions across industrial and enterprise environments. Integrates sensors, edge devices, gateways, and cloud platforms to enable real-time data collection, analytics, and digital transformation use cases in support of OSCO's engineering solutions portfolio.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IoT and IIoT architectures covering device connectivity, edge processing, data pipelines, and application layers.
• Integrate sensors, edge devices, and IoT gateways with cloud platforms for real-time monitoring and analytics.
• Develop IoT applications and dashboards for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and asset performance management.
• Implement data analytics and AI/ML use cases to generate operational insights from IIoT data streams.
• Ensure secure communication, data integrity, and cybersecurity compliance across all IoT solutions.
• Integrate IoT solutions with enterprise systems including ERP (Odoo), SCADA, MES, and third-party platforms.
• Perform testing, performance optimization, and deployment of IoT solutions in industrial environments.
• Support clients in defining IoT use cases, requirements, and ROI frameworks for digital transformation projects.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and solution handover packs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automation, or an IoT-related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IoT or IIoT solution development and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with cloud IoT platforms (Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of edge computing architectures, industrial gateways, and MQTT/REST protocols.
• Experience with data analytics, AI/ML frameworks, or digital twin concepts is an advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency with Azure IoT, AWS IoT, or equivalent cloud IoT platforms.
• Edge computing and industrial gateway configuration experience.
• Knowledge of MQTT, CoAP, REST API, and OPC-UA protocols.
• Data analytics and basic AI/ML model deployment skills.
• Cybersecurity awareness for IoT ecosystems.
• Ability to integrate IoT solutions with ERP, SCADA, and MES platforms.