Head of IoT Platform Engineering
Head of IoT Platform Engineering | £90k-120k | 3x Onsite | Edinburgh
🌍 The Role
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, venture-backed company building a next-generation IoT platform powering tens of thousands of connected devices and millions of real-time data points.
They’re now hiring a Head of IoT Platform Engineering to own and scale a cloud-native SaaS platform at the heart of their product.
This is a rare opportunity to combine deep technical leadership, product thinking, and commercial impact in a business where IoT, real-time data, and AI are core to the mission.
Working closely with Product, Device, and Customer teams, you’ll build a platform that is:
- Highly scalable and real-time
- Secure and enterprise-grade
- Ready for AI and edge evolution
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Define and drive the platform strategy and roadmap
- Lead, hire, and mentor a high-performing engineering team
- Architect systems across device management, ingestion, messaging, and analytics
- Own AWS infrastructure, security, and compliance
- Partner with commercial teams on customer adoption and platform growth
🧠 What They’re Looking For
- Experience leading IoT SaaS platforms at scale
- Strong cloud-native background (AWS, Kubernetes, modern stacks)
- Deep understanding of IoT, real-time data, and distributed systems
- Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, scaling environments
Bonus: AI/ML, edge computing, or regulated industry experience
💡 Why Join?
- Own a mission-critical platform at scale
- Work at the intersection of IoT, AI, and real-time data
- Join a high-growth company with real traction