EU remote
IoT Engineer
About this role
Do you enjoy working across the full IoT stack? In this role you’ll design embedded firmware for low-power devices, connect them through BLE, LoRa or Cellular, and build the cloud architecture and fleet management systems that run them at scale. You’ll work closely with firmware, hardware and cloud colleagues, shape our CI/CD pipelines, and help improve how we build and deploy as we grow. It’s a hands-on role for someone who likes variety and wants to see their work running in real shipments.
📍 Location: We need you to be within commutable distance to Basel given the role requires 50%+ time spent on-site. Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions. Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.
Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains. Why SkyCell? 🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare. 🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way. 💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell. 🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.
What You'll Do: Design and implement embedded firmware for low-power IoT devices using C/C++ (RTOS or bare-metal) Integrate wireless communication technologies such as BLE, LoRa or Cellular Design, build and operate cloud-side ingestion pipelines and device fleet management systems for large-scale IoT deployments Contribute to the design and deployment of cloud architectures for IoT integrations Implement secure and reliable OTA update mechanisms for remote firmware management Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for firmware and cloud components (e.g.