Senior Software Engineer - IoT (all genders)

About The Company GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with various design options, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, boost Europe's strength in innovation, while also playing a substantial role in improving sustainability. About The Role As a Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d), you will be part of a high-impact team designing and enabling our GROPYUS Smart Living and Smart Building experience through scalable systems. You will design and operate the technical backbone of our smart buildings. You’ll work across embedded Linux systems, IoT connectivity, and cloud services , enabling reliable operation of large fleets of connected devices. You will take ownership of critical systems that turn buildings into intelligent, data-driven environments—bridging the gap between edge devices and cloud platforms.We build cross-collaborative and diverse teams that focus on products and are not tethered by ancient legacy systems or reporting structures. What you will be doing Design, build, and operate Linux-based IoT and edge systems for smart homes and smart buildings Develop and maintain device-to-cloud communication pipelines for telemetry, control, and automation Work on edge computing components running on embedded or industrial Linux systems Contribute to the Building Digital Twin , translating real-world building signals into reliable digital state Implement and support device lifecycle management : provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and OTA updates Build internal tools and automation for IoT fleet operations and diagnostics Ensure system reliability, security, and observability across edge and cloud layers Drive architectural decisions and contribute to technical roadmaps Collaborate closely with Product, Hardware, Platform, and Software teams Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in testing, CI/CD, and automation About You Strong experience with Linux-based systems in production environments Knowledge of IoT connectivity technologies (Wi‑Fi, BLE, Zigbee, Thread, LoRaWAN, NB‑IoT, 5G) Hands-on experience with IoT protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, WebSockets or building standards like Matter, KNX, BACnet, Modbus, Z‑Wave Hands-on experience with IoT, embedded systems, or edge computing Solid understanding of distributed and event-driven architectures Experience operating systems with large fleets of connected devices Proficiency in Kotlin, Python, TypeScript Experience with containers , cloud platforms, and infrastructure components (e.g. PostgreSQL, Redis, message brokers) Experience with telemetry, streaming data, and time‑series data A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership Nice to Have: Experience with embedded Linux , OTA systems, or secure device identity Knowledge of observability and monitoring across edge and cloud systems Experience in smart buildings, energy, HVAC, or automation domains What We Offer An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days. Flexible, hybrid work: You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for you. Feel like traveling and working from another location? No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to 40 days per year. In addition, flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day. Attractive perks and benefits : We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions. Virtual Shares Program : Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program. Ownership : You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them. The chance to be part of something big : Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living. A diverse and enriching work environment : Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team. Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet. We can't wait to get to know you. For more information, visit our website , and if you have any questions, please reach out to us via email .