IoT Software Engineer (Freelance)

We are seeking an experienced IoT Software Engineer to join our team working across two core disciplines: Linux-based operating system development for edge devices and Azure IoT Edge application development. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems cloud-connected software and cybersecurity. You will be key in hardening our custom Linux OS and applications for IoT deploymentsbuildingandmaintainingcloud-connected edge software and driving compliance with emerging cybersecurity regulations including the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and NIS2 Directive. 

Responsibilities:

• Developmaintain and harden a custom Linux-based operating system (Ubuntu) for IoT edge devices. 
• Build automated OS image CI/CD pipelines and manage system services networking and boot processes. 
• Implement OS-level security controls including secure boot disk encryptionfirewallrules and certificate management. 
• Manage device provisioning and lifecycle using Azure Device Provisioning Service (DPS). 
• Execute global-scale OS rollouts and manage the security update lifecycle.  
• Develop various Azure IoT Edge modules in C# 
• Build machine connectors for telemetry ingestion and predictive maintenance. 
• Write automated tests and technical documentation. 
• Integrate devices with Azure IoT Hub and Device Update for IoT Hub. 
• Maintaincontainer-based workloads and troubleshoot production issues. 
• Support NIS2 and CRA compliance activities. 
• Perform threat modelling security reviews and vulnerability remediation. 
• Maintainlogging monitoring and compliance documentation. 

Qualifications :

About You:

• Bachelor degree or a Master degree in computer science or related field. 
• 5years experiencein IoT or embedded Linux software engineering. 
• Strongproficiencyin C#.C/Python a bonus. 
• Microsoft Azure IoT Edge and Docker experience. 
• Strong Linux system administration skills 
• Experience using LLMs for software development 
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-team communication skills. 
• Excellent written and spoken English. 
• Curiosity willingness to learn and motivation to help shape TOMRAs digital capabilities. 

Other Skills

• Experience with NIS2 CRA or IEC 62443 
• Excellent technical problem-solving troubleshooting and follow-up skills. 
• Ability to cooperate with multiple R&D teams in Europe and New Zealand. 
• Organized detail-oriented and able to break-down work. 
• Self-motivated and disciplined. 
• Willingness to travel internationally to support new digital solutions and/or new applications (<10%). 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time