Job Posting Title IOT FW Development Lead Engineer The challenge An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to Haier Europe. The company is on a journey to achieve ambitious growth and leadership objectives in the region. We seek a passionate, proactive, self-driven individual to join a team of open-minded professionals. We value Haier’s core principles: entrepreneurship and innovation, zero distance to consumers, and IoT & Ecosystem thinking. We need a true change agent with an agile approach, thriving on idea contamination and fostering a hyper-collaborative environment that breaks silos and creates an open ecosystem. What you will do The Firmware Lead Engineer will: Mentor and manage a team of embedded firmware engineers focused on IoT connected devices. Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Define firmware architecture and drive technical decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability across devices. Activities and areas of responsibility IoT software team management IoT software architecture design IoT software specification definition What you need to succeed Must have Solid experience in coding in C language, both bare-metal and RTOS environments. Experience with software development using real-time OS (knowledge of freeRTOS is essential). Expertise in software architecture definition and maintenance. Strong knowledge of security protocols (TLS, SSL, PKI with X509 Certificates, device hardware security). Understanding of security best practices in embedded systems (e.g., secure boot, encryption, authentication). Experience with IoT wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, XBee, BLE, LoRa, Cellular. Experience with Over-The-Air programming processes. Proficiency in communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, HTTPS) and cloud IoT platforms (AWS experience is mandatory). Experience coding in high-level languages (C#, Python) for developing testing tools for embedded devices. Experience working in Agile development environments. Education: Electronic Engineering / Informatica Professional Experience: Over 10 years in R&D electronic development SW embedded & IoT; over 2 years in team leadership. Languages: Italian & English (proficient) Soft skills Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire, guide, and support team members, fostering growth and accountability. Effective Communication: Clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Address complex challenges with creativity and resourcefulness. Collaboration & Teamwork: Work effectively across disciplines and value input from others. Adaptability: Navigate changing requirements and technologies. Critical Thinking: Make informed decisions backed by data and experience. Attention to Detail: Maintain high standards for code quality and documentation. Accountability: Own outcomes and follow through on commitments. Time Management: Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing development and leadership. Empathy & Patience: Support and coach team members constructively. LI-MV1 Haier Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. J-18808-Ljbffr