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Overview
IoT developers build software for connected objects and devices, analyse sensor data, use algorithms or machine learning, and design systems that let devices work with some autonomy.
In job descriptions, look for Internet of Things, sensors, data processing, machine learning, device software, hardware testing, system programming, information systems, mechatronics and software architecture.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
IoT development links software with sensors, devices and data flows. Work can include collecting device data, writing system or device software, designing information flows, testing hardware behavior and using algorithms for autonomous functions.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from data processing, machine learning, system programming, device software frameworks, hardware testing, mechatronics and software architecture. The role often needs both software logic and physical-device awareness.
Salary context
Pay is best read through system complexity, responsibility for connected devices, data and AI scope, testing duties, security expectations and whether the role owns architecture or only implements defined features.
Career paths
Development can move toward embedded systems, data engineering, AI-enabled device functions, solution architecture, technical lead work or product roles for connected devices.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names sensors, device software, machine learning, hardware tests, system programming, cloud or edge data flow and architecture responsibility. A clear advert explains the device environment, not only general software development.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Computer programming activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include software analyst, cloud software developer and cloud DevOps engineer.
Explore this activityComputer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include software analyst, cloud software developer and cloud DevOps engineer.
Explore this activityOther information technology and computer service activities
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include ICT system developer, data quality specialist and ICT system architect.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
62.1Computer programming activities62.2Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities62.9Other information technology and computer service activities
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Occupation group
Software developers (2512)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6ce5f7e3-a534-4aa2-ab23-255408ddb53a |
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| ESCO code | 2512.9 |
| ISCO group | 2512 |
| Concept type | Occupation |