Engineering Manager IoT

We’re supporting an innovative green tech focused on smart urban infrastructure in their search for an experienced Engineering Manager. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing IoT team and take ownership of building and scaling a robust platform that manages thousands of smart hardware devices in the field.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership acumen and a strategic mindset! 

Your Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a 5 person engineering team (with further growth planned). Foster a collaborative culture and support personal development.

• Platform Ownership & Scaling: Take technical responsibility for a fast-growing IoT infrastructure (currently 7,500+ devices). Ensure scalability, stability, and continuous improvement.

• Hands-on Technical Leadership: Support architectural decisions and provide guidance on complex issues – with occasional hands-on involvement in Python, Linux and Bash.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Hardware Engineering, and Operations. Define and execute the roadmap, manage resources, and prioritize effectively.

• Culture & Recruiting: Build and nurture a strong team culture with clear perspectives. Support recruiting and onboarding of new team members.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading tech teams (2–4 years)

• Hands-on experience with configuration and troubleshooting of IP networks (TCP/IP, routing)

• Strong programming skills in Python (hands-on)

• Deep understanding of Linux operating system architecture and experience using Docker as a virtualization tool

• Experience managing IoT device fleets (at least 500+ devices)

• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure in the context of IoT fleet management (telemetry, OTA updates, remote access, message brokers)

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Strategic thinking and the ability to challenge and evaluate complex ideas

• Fluent in English

• Availability to work onsite in Munich 3 days per week

You’ll stand out if you bring…

• Experience with embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto).

• Exposure to AIoT technologies (e.g., Machine Learning, Computer Vision).

• Familiarity with IoT-specific messaging protocols (e.g., MQTT).

• Knowledge of SQL, algorithms, and system architecture.

• Background in building scalable platforms in the smart device domain.

• Experience in technical recruiting.

• Experience working in interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams.

Hiring Process

• 45-min intro call with Talent Acquisition

• 45-min department interview with tech leads

• Remote live coding challenge (90 min)

• Onsite: 60-min technical deep dive + 45-min values interview

Why Apply?

• Lead the technology behind real-world change: Help reshape reduce emissions through intelligent IoT systems that are already impacting thousands of people.

• Grow in a high-trust environment: Join a product-led company where you’re empowered to lead, make decisions and shape your team’s culture.

• Experience real flexibility without bureaucracy: Hybrid setup, lean processes, fast decisions — and a leadership team that actually listens.

• Be part of something that matters: This is not just another SaaS job — it’s a chance to build technology that directly contributes to more livable, efficient cities.

What’s Offered: Flexible working conditions, growth opportunities and a collaborative environment where your impact is measurable. A competitive salary, tailored to your level of experience, ensures fairness and recognition of your expertise. Further perks and benefits, including health, well-being, and professional development opportunities, can be discussed personally. I’d be happy to share more details with you!

If you are interested in this exciting challenge and possess the qualifications mentioned, I look forward to receiving your application. Your profile may also be relevant for other positions or clients. Feel free to contact me directly via email at philipp@advice-consulting.de