Job Overview

Join Afero and change the world, a gazillion connections at a time! Our vision is to make all the world's devices really smart and truly secure, through innovation and scale. Come make it happen.

Afero is the leading PaaS for IoT manufacturers and brands, enabling connected devices to be both smart and secure. Afero built its foundation on security, data privacy, simplicity and ease of use. Today, Afero technology powers millions of devices across more than 1,000 SKUs from 50+ manufacturers, including well-known brands like Defiant, Hampton Bay, and EcoSmart.

Afero has more than 123 patents, one of the largest IoT patent portfolios globally, and was named a 2024 IoT Breakthrough Winner for IoT Security Platform of the Year. Afero is driven by a team of world-class executives and veterans in mobile, hardware, security, consumer, and cloud, leveraging experience from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Roku, and Danger.

Afero provides a fantastic opportunity to explore and expand your expertise while driving product innovation into exciting new ecosystems. To learn more, visit www.afero.io.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based services and applications for IoT solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate IoT devices with cloud platforms.
• Implement scalable and secure cloud architectures that handle large volumes of data and real-time processing.
• Optimize cloud services for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and maintain APIs for device communication and data exchange.
• Ensure data security and privacy by implementing best practices and compliance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to cloud services and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and IoT.
• Some on-call required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud services and IoT.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (preferred), AWS, Azure.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java (required).
• Experience with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and edge computing.
• Working knowledge of microservices architecture using Spring Boot and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, automation, monitoring).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.