Software Engineer, Cloud Services

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This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $/yr to $/yr, with compensation determined by skills, experience, and location. Your actual pay will be discussed with your recruiter.

Our vision is to make all the world's devices really smart and truly secure through innovation and scale. Afero is the leading PaaS for IoT manufacturers and brands, empowering millions of devices across more than 1,000 SKUs from 50+ manufacturers. With over 123 patents, Afero has been named a 2024 IoT Breakthrough Winner for IoT Security Platform of the Year.

We build cloud applications, mobile apps, firmware, and hardware to deliver a seamless experience. Afero provides a fantastic opportunity to expand your expertise while driving product innovation into new ecosystems.

As a small, highly collaborative team, you will tackle end‑to‑end challenges—from cloud infrastructure to mobile development, firmware, and board‑level hardware. If you enjoy deep dives across technology stacks, can adapt past experience to new solutions, and communicate ideas clearly among diverse audiences, Afero is the place to grow your expertise.

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud‑based services and applications for IoT solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate IoT devices with cloud platforms.
• Implement scalable and secure cloud architectures that handle large volumes of data and real‑time processing.
• Optimize cloud services for performance, reliability, and cost‑efficiency.
• Develop and maintain APIs for device communication and data exchange.
• Ensure data security and privacy by implementing best practices and compliance standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to cloud services and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and IoT.
• Some on‑call shifts be required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud services and IoT.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (preferred), AWS, and Azure.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java (required), Python, or Go.
• Experience with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and edge computing.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools (CI/CD, automation, monitoring).
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑based development, including workflow integration to enhance team productivity.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• This role is a remote role available in California, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Utah. Ability to work onsite in Los Altos, CA several times per month is preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Afero is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Technology, Information and Internet