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