Remote Software Engineer, Cloud Services

Description:

• Join Afero and contribute to making the world's devices smart and secure through innovation and scale.
• Afero is a leading PaaS for IoT manufacturers and brands, enabling connected devices to be both smart and secure.
• The company has a strong foundation in security, data privacy, simplicity, and ease of use, powering millions of devices across more than 1,000 SKUs from over 50 manufacturers.
• Afero has a significant patent portfolio with more than 123 patents and was named the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Winner for IoT Security Platform of the Year.
• The team consists of world-class executives and veterans from major tech companies, providing a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and product innovation.
• Engineers at Afero engage in a variety of tasks, including cloud applications, mobile development, firmware, and hardware design.
• The company seeks problem solvers with great skills and experience to build best-in-class software as they scale and grow.
• Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based services for IoT solutions, collaborating with engineers, implementing scalable architectures, optimizing services, developing APIs, ensuring data security, troubleshooting issues, mentoring junior engineers, and staying updated with industry trends.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on cloud services and IoT.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (preferred), AWS, or Azure is necessary.
• Strong programming skills in Java (required), Python, or Go are essential.
• Experience with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and edge computing is required.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is necessary.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, automation, monitoring) is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are essential.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are required.
• This role is remote but available in California, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Utah, with a preference for candidates who can work onsite in Los Altos, CA several times per month.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., and visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $200,000 - $245,000, with actual pay determined by various factors.
• Afero offers competitive benefits and equity compensation in addition to the base salary.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.