Head of IoT Platform Engineering

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