Job Description

This is a highly unique, cross-disciplinary role for an engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between physical IoT hardware and cloud-based software systems. You will be responsible for evaluating, configuring, integrating, testing, and deploying industrial telematics and IoT devices that power real-time data collection across construction fleets and equipment.

Success in this role requires equal comfort working with device documentation, communication protocols, sensors, serial interfaces, and machine-generated data, as well as software, APIs, databases, and cloud-connected applications. If you enjoy solving problems that span both hardware and software domains, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on customer operations.

Important: This is not a traditional full-stack software engineering role, nor is it a hardware design role. You will work extensively with existing industrial IoT and telematics devices, vendor-specific configuration tools, communication protocols, and edge-device behavior to ensure reliable data collection and transmission within the AlignOps ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IoT devices, protocols, and machine-generated data to implement customer-centric solutions
• Evaluate hardware and manufacturer documentation to determine product fit and integration opportunities
• Configure and integrate third-party IoT hardware into AlignOps platforms for production use
• Develop and execute testing strategies, including proof-of-concept and validation testing
• Build and refine scalable processes for deploying and supporting IoT devices at scale
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to meet technical specifications and business requirements
• Design, develop, and optimize software for real-time data exchange and system performance
• Write and optimize device-configuration scripts and vendor-specific logic that control device behavior, power management, reporting intervals, and data collection
• Bench-test new device models using serial interfaces (RS-232/TTL), terminal emulation software, and manufacturer configuration tools
• Map, wire, configure, and test integrations with relays, digital and analog sensors, GPS modules, and vehicle power systems
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and communication issues at the physical and protocol layers before escalating software-related issues
• Optimize data transmission reliability and performance across cellular and satellite communication networks
• Maintain high-quality standards by adhering to engineering best practices and organizational processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies, protocols, and industry advancements in IoT and telematics
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

You May Be a Great Fit If You...

• You enjoy solving problems that span hardware, firmware, communications protocols, and cloud software
• You understand serial communications concepts such as TX/RX, baud rates, RS-232, RS-485, or TTL interfaces
• You have experience troubleshooting physical devices in addition to software systems
• You enjoy investigating why a device is not reporting data as much as analyzing the data once it arrives
• You have worked with commercial telematics, fleet management, GPS tracking, or industrial IoT platforms
• You have hands-on experience configuring devices from vendors such as CalAmp, Suntech, Geotab, Samsara, Teltonika, Digital Matter, Queclink, or similar industrial IoT providers
• You are comfortable working within hardware-specific configuration environments, vendor tools, and proprietary scripting or rules engines
• You appreciate the challenge of optimizing real-world device behavior within the constraints of power consumption, network availability, and hardware capabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with embedded systems or closely related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of embedded systems concepts (e.g., state machines, RTOS, event-driven programming)
• Experience working with IoT, telematics, GPS systems, or machine-to-machine communication
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
• Experience optimizing real-time data transmission, particularly over cellular networks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical evaluations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering impactful solutions

This is a full-time in-office position located in Indianapolis, IN. The individual hired is expected to be located in this region. Employees hired within a designated radius of the office are expected to work on-site according to a schedule set by management based on the requirements of their role.

Benefits & Compensation

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$120,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• The AlignOps benefit program includes health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the company offers disability, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

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