Senior Software Engineer - Backend, DevOps & IoT Operations
About the role
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. 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
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About MultiTech
MultiTech connects data to decisions; with a comprehensive portfolio of fully certified, carrier-approved LoRaWAN® and cellular modems, routers, gateways, and sensors. Our solutions—external or embedded, off-the-shelf or custom—are designed to meet the evolving needs of OEMs, service providers, and enterprises across diverse industries.
With U.S.-based and global manufacturing agility, we partner with customers at any scale, delivering standard or tailored solutions that reduce time, effort, and risk. Our wireless sensing and communication technologies leverage proven, standards-based architectures to accelerate deployment and drive sustained innovation.
Easy to integrate, deploy, and scale, MultiTech products deliver best-in-class performance and reliability. Our expert teams support customers every step of the way—from architecture to integration. Trusted by customers worldwide, with over 50 years of market leading innovation; all to empower you to confidently realize the full potential and accelerate the possibility of connecting data to decisions.
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend, DevOps & IoT Operations
About the role
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. 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
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About MultiTech
MultiTech connects data to decisions; with a comprehensive portfolio of fully certified, carrier-approved LoRaWAN® and cellular modems, routers, gateways, and sensors. Our solutions—external or embedded, off-the-shelf or custom—are designed to meet the evolving needs of OEMs, service providers, and enterprises across diverse industries.
With U.S.-based and global manufacturing agility, we partner with customers at any scale, delivering standard or tailored solutions that reduce time, effort, and risk. Our wireless sensing and communication technologies leverage proven, standards-based architectures to accelerate deployment and drive sustained innovation.
Easy to integrate, deploy, and scale, MultiTech products deliver best-in-class performance and reliability. Our expert teams support customers every step of the way—from architecture to integration. Trusted by customers worldwide, with over 50 years of market leading innovation; all to empower you to confidently realize the full potential and accelerate the possibility of connecting data to decisions.