Future jobs in light of the Internet of Things - Part 1

The Internet of Things (IoT), which is actually the integration of the physical and digital worlds, is a network of connected objects equipped with the Internet that can communicate with the outside world using sensors, data, and communication protocols. The Internet of Things (IoT) is used to create methods for communication between different networks through monitoring, alerting, and responding. Hence, in a broad way, it has created diverse businesses and with a new look at computer science, it has increased job market opportunities in various fields. Communication technologies have helped. In this article from the IotSmile blog series, we are going to discuss job opportunities in the area of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Iran.

As mentioned, the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its widespread use can create new jobs and update traditional jobs. With the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), some of these activities will develop shortly, and others will see changes in structure and function while maintaining their original nature.

In general, job opportunities created for technology experts can include programming, design and construction, software development, network management, etc. In the following, we will examine in detail the job positions in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) in the Iranian labor market along with the description of the duties and responsibilities of each job.

• Internet of Things Engineer

Internet of Things engineers are actually specialists who can develop and manage Internet of Things devices and systems by combining the three main components of data, technology, and research. It is necessary for these engineers to have sufficient skills in various fields, including security, networking, system engineering, and software and hardware programming. Typically, IoT engineers work closely with business analysts, engineering, data science, and manufacturing and design teams to come up with the best solutions to real-world problems.

Responsibilities of an Internet of Things engineer

IoT engineers generally have well-known duties, the most important of which are the following:

• Design innovative IoT services that interface with server-side technologies and develop MEAN stack solutions whenever needed.
• Developing native software for IoT devices and implementing regular processes of monitoring, reviewing, and updating them.
• Research, build, test, and document advanced IoT solutions focusing on both integrated hardware and software development aspects.
• Evaluating the required functions and applying new and advanced tools and techniques with the aim of quickly making prototypes and structures.
• Designing and developing infrastructure solutions for specific applications of cloud-to-edge Internet of Things, so that it is possible to configure and deploy according to different clients with different needs.
• Plan and build efficient tools to optimize quality assurance (QA) support, deployment, and support services

Among the skills required by an Internet of Things engineer, the following can be mentioned:

• Relative mastery of Python, Embedded C, and Embedded C++ programming languages
• Capable of deep understanding of the Linux operating system in order to manage and control the devices and monitor the required processes.
• Complete familiarity with embedded software architecture, and experience working with functional diagrams in UML, classes diagram, and sequence diagrams to accurately depict the architecture of the system to be implemented.
• Having deep technical knowledge related to working with 32-bit ARM cortex M3/M4 controllers
• Experience working with important wireless protocols and frameworks such as ZigBee, Thread or BLE-Mesh
• Specialized knowledge and proficiency in writing business logic related to embedded equipment using test-oriented methods in RTOS and non-RTOS platforms.
• Having sufficient skills in connection with communication protocols such as 12C, SPI, 1-wire, UART, MODBUS, and DALI

• Senior Director of Internet of Things

In this job title, the person is responsible for managing products that support or deal with the Internet of Things. The chief manager of the Internet of Things must use IoT products to achieve the goals and visions of the company.

The following items can be included in the job description of these people:

• Determining the effects of Internet of Things products on data security and privacy and making sure that IOT will not pose any security risk from hackers to the organization and customers.
• Determining how IoT can help the company's sales and marketing using data analysis
• Utilizing the totality of IOT data to improve after-sales services and increase customer satisfaction
• Cooperation with the research and development department (R&D) as well as the product design department to apply and benefit from the Internet of Things to achieve organizational goals

Resources:

• Dideban-ict-The addition of the "Internet of Things Technology Engineering" course at the University of Applied Sciences-July 05, 2022
• Linkedin-If you want to become an IoT engineer, read this article-Nov 25, 2017
• Karinsoo-Who is an Internet of Things engineer? June 15, 2021
• Farinplus- A Handbook for Engineers, Data Analysts, and Other Information Technology Professionals

References:

• Dideban-ict-The addition of the "Internet of Things Technology Engineering" course at the University of Applied Sciences-July 05, 2022
• Linkedin-If you want to become an IoT engineer, read this article-Nov 25, 2017
• Karinsoo-Who is an Internet of Things engineer? June 15, 2021
• Farinplus- A Handbook for Engineers, Data Analysts, and Other Information Technology Professionals