IoT (Internet of Things) Specialist

What is This Job All About?

You're connecting the physical world to the internet in amazing new ways! As an IoT Specialist, you create systems where everyday objects – from refrigerators to factory machines to entire cities – can collect and share data. You might work on smart home devices, wearable health monitors, or agricultural sensors that optimize farming. The possibilities are endless! This rapidly growing field combines hardware, software, and networking to make our world smarter, more efficient, and more connected than ever before.

Hardness Level:
Learning Period:
1.5-2years
Salary Level:
$60K–$100K

Required Skills:

Hard Skills:
Programming for embedded systems
Networking protocols (MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth)
Hardware understanding (sensors, actuators)
Cloud integration
Security principles
Soft Skills:
Systems thinking
Problem-solving
Creativity
Adaptability
Collaboration across disciplines

How to Start:

Get familiar with microcontrollers like Arduino or Raspberry Pi

Learn basic electronics and how sensors work

Build simple IoT projects (like a weather station or smart plant monitor)

Learn about networking and cloud connectivity for IoT

Learn about networking and cloud connectivity for IoT


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