Head of IoT Platform Engineering

Company: Oakmont Consulting
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

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
  • 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

  • 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

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Posted: June 6th, 2026