Senior Software Engineer - Backend, DevOps & IoT Operations

Are you driven by innovation and helping customers solve complex business challenges with technology solutions? If so, consider joining the MultiTech team! MultiTech is a global company with a 50+ year legacy of designing and manufacturing connectivity solutions for a broad range of industries. We are gearing up for the next phase of our journey and are seeking top talent to bolster our team. Our people are our greatest asset and we’re focused on making MultiTech the employer of choice in the industry.

SUMMARY: You will serve as the critical bridge between edge devices and the cloud, heavily focusing on operational excellence and DevOps practices. You will build the robust control plane that manages device onboarding, deployments, and fleet-wide commands at scale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver zero-touch onboarding for repeatable device onboarding across supported integrations.
• Execute fleet operations including configuration push, custom app lifecycles, firmware over-the-air (OTA) updates, and command execution at scale.
• Manage safe cohort-based migration of legacy fleets followed by self-service expansion.
• Design and build scalable backend services and APIs supporting device management, billing, authentication, and administration.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes.
• Collaborate with Product, Platform, Cloud, and Customer Success teams to deliver reliable IoT solutions.
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude-Preferred, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve engineering productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience , with a strong background in Industrial IoT and specific experience with LoRaWAN or related industry technologies.
• Deep expertise in Linux (Ubuntu), Bash, and terminal-based administration.
• Strong experience with container management and Docker, with a strong preference for Kubernetes experience.
• Proficiency in building event-driven architecture and utilizing messaging systems.
• Hands-on experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting requirements up to 10 pounds.
• Requires sitting for periods of time and occasional mobility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Minimal noise.
• Our Minnesota facility includes a manufacturing environment. Moderate noise level. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, wrist and shoe straps, and ESD smock. Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted. No food is allowed in the manufacturing area. No cell phone use allowed in manufacturing area unless approved by management.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED:

• Laptop computer.
• Standard office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy and practice of MultiTech to provide all employees with a working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of MultiTech to recruit, hire, promote, and take other personnel actions without regard to any protected class, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and employment candidates.

• If you are interested in applying for employment with MultiTech and need special assistance or an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at applicants@multitech.com

Benefits Summary
As a MultiTech employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans, company-paid Employee Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching. To support work life balance, you’ll be eligible for 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we’ll provide you with access to Voluntary Life for you and your eligible dependents, Long-term Disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.