Lead IoT Engineer

INNOWAVE TECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI solution provider in Singapore is seeking a Lead IoT Engineer to spearhead the end-to-end development of IoT products, focusing on hardware, firmware, and software integration. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in IoT and a strong background in product lifecycle management. This role involves leading a small team and closely collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IoT, embedded systems, or related product development.
• Prior team leadership and product development experience preferred.
• Background in semiconductors, industrial IoT, or automation industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of IoT solutions, covering hardware, firmware, and software.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to pilot and production.
• Provide technical leadership for a small team of engineers.

Skills

PCB design

C/C++ for MCUs

Python

TCP/IP

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium/KiCad

Git

Jira

Job description

About Innowave Tech

Innowave Tech is a leading AI solution provider in the semiconductor industry, specializing in developing cutting-edge technologies for innovation and efficiency. Our focus is on leveraging computer vision and large-scale data analytics to meet the complex needs of our clients.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Lead IoT Engineer to spearhead the end-to-end development of our IoT products. This role covers hardware, firmware, and software integration, with a strong focus on product lifecycle management. You will lead a small team of engineers, work closely with clients, and collaborate across product, operations, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of IoT solutions, covering hardware, firmware, and software.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to pilot and production.
• Provide technical leadership for a small team of engineers, including mentoring, task allocation, and design/code reviews.
• Engage directly with clients for requirement gathering, solution presentations, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee project management activities: timelines, documentation, and risk tracking.
• Collaborate with product managers, operations, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.

Technical Skills

• Hardware: PCB design, electronics fundamentals, sensors, microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32), industrial protocols (Modbus, CAN, RS485).
• Firmware: C/C++ for MCUs, RTOS, Linux device drivers, low-level debugging.
• Software: Python, Node.js (or similar) for middleware; cloud integration (AWS/Azure); containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Networking: TCP/IP, MQTT, HTTP/REST APIs, and security protocols.
• Tools: Altium/KiCad, Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EE/EEE), or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in IoT, embedded systems, or related product development.
• Prior team leadership and product development experience preferred.
• Background in semiconductors, industrial IoT, or automation industries preferred.