IOT Backend Engineer

Job Title: Senior IoT Systems EngineerLocation: Dallas, TXIntro –We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business. Our expertise in innovation and technology unlocks potential – from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests, and saving lives. We automate, modernize, optimize, and accelerate. Our people are trusted transformers with deep engineering expertise focused on a sustainable future for all.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire the future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally important to us.The TeamYou'll be part of an innovative engineering team that specializes in the development and deployment of advanced Industrial IoT systems. The team collaborates closely with cross-functional departments, including networking and integration partners, to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Your contributions will be essential to ensuring seamless data flow, system functionality, and integration across diverse platforms. The team is currently focused on key initiatives including Data Broker configuration, Timeseries Historian management, and Operations Hub development, all managed and deployed via cloud platforms like AWS and Edge platforms using Kubernetes.The RoleAs a Senior IoT Systems Engineer, you will design and implement backend solutions using Rust for MQTT brokering, Historian, and Data Operations. You will develop and maintain rules, schemas, and APIs to aggregate data, calculate KPIs, link data sources, and publish data as MQTT payloads. Your work will also involve creating robust and scalable APIs to facilitate seamless data connectivity and management across the enterprise. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and business analysts, will be key to ensuring successful project delivery.You will also be responsible for data management tasks such as creating efficient data aggregation processes and developing calculations and methodologies to accurately report key performance indicators (KPIs). Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth deployment and management of IoT systems in complex environments.What You’ll Bring• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on Rust or C programming languages.• Technical Skills:• Proficiency in Rust and experience with system-level programming.• Basic understanding of MQTT protocol or brokering solutions.• Experience with historian systems or general data storage solutions.• Knowledge of API development and integration.• Familiarity with data aggregation and schema creation.• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.• Soft Skills:• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Strong communication and collaboration skills.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and development.• Added Bonus if You Have:• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, including publish/subscribe brokers and the MQTT protocol.• Familiarity with High-Speed Time Series Historians like MongoDB, TimescaleDB, or InfluxDB.• Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for project planning.• Familiarity with AWS cloud platform tools like Greengrass and IoT Core.• Understanding of basic message standards like JSON and Industry 4.0 standards like Sparkplug B.Championing Diversity, Equity, And InclusionDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspectives that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.How We Look After YouWe want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow – at home and at work. That’s why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation. That means support services and resources that also take care of your holistic health and well-being. We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, leading to unexpected ideas. Here you’ll experience a sense of belonging and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).About UsWe’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and a passion for creating meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into industry leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.Championing diversity, equity, and inclusionDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.How We Look After YouWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.