Lead IoT Platform Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are looking for you as an addition to our tech-team in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or remote. 1KOMMA5° is building Germany's largest one-stop-shop for sale, installation and services related to solar, heat pumps, electricity and charging infrastructure. And they are all connected! Be a part of our mission!

In Short

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on the IoT platform.
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of the IoT platform for the 1k5 gateway fleet.
• Lead development of messaging & connectivity services.
• Drive customization of the Yocto-based Linux distribution.
• Oversee implementation of security mechanisms in collaboration with the security team.
• Own the OTA update processes for safe rollouts and rollback mechanisms.
• Lead gateway hardware enablement including PCB design.
• Work with technologies like Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Ensure observability, scalability, and seamless developer workflows.
• Shape the reliability and security of our growing energy network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IoT engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in IoT and cloud-edge solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of application-layer services and device security.
• Proficiency in Go and embedded Linux development.
• Hands-on knowledge of hardware enablement and certification processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate across the full stack from device software to cloud connectivity.
• Track record of translating complex technical challenges into clear priorities.
• Bonus points for contributions to open-source projects or patents.

Benefits

• Join a dynamic team that drives positive impact.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Friendly and familiar team environment.
• Be part of the energy transition.
• Remote work options available across Germany.
• Healthy work-life balance with EGYM Wellpass benefits.
• Discounts and benefits through Futurebens.
• Job bike leasing for city or e-bikes.