Senior IoT Engineer

<p>Hey there!</p> <p>Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.</p> <p>We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to&nbsp;<strong>transform the way the world moves one ride at a time</strong>. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to <strong>move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future.</strong> To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.</p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p>Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.</p> <p>We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their <strong>shared mobility and climate goals</strong> and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.</p> <p><br>Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than <strong>eighty-seven million rides </strong>in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.</p> <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>The Senior IoT Engineer plays a critical role in shaping technical direction, making high-impact decisions, and driving innovation across teams. This position exists to provide deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, and strategic guidance to influence product development, engineering standards, and operational efficiencies. The engineer is expected to tackle complex, cross-functional challenges, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions that align with business objectives. By collaborating closely with engineering leadership, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, this role helps steer the organization towards long-term success while upholding Bird’s values and culture.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and develop scalable systems – Architect, implement, and optimize backend and infrastructure solutions to support business growth. Deliver at least one major feature or system enhancement per quarter that improves performance, scalability, or maintainability</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful solutions – Work with product, data, and infrastructure teams to design and implement solutions that align with business needs. Provide actionable recommendations and technical feasibility assessments within agreed timelines</li> <li>Ensure system reliability and operational efficiency – Monitor and improve system health, proactively addressing performance bottlenecks and outages. Reduce system downtime by at least 5% annually through incident resolution and preventative measures.</li> <li>Mentor and develop engineering talent – Provide code reviews, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Conduct at least one structured knowledge-sharing session per quarter and set individual development goals for mentees.</li> <li>Optimize and enhance development processes – Improve CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and implement best practices to increase engineering efficiency. Reduce manual operational workload by at least 10% per year through automation.</li> <li>Contribute to Bird’s technical roadmap – Partner with engineering leadership to propose and advocate for at least two technical initiatives per year that align with long-term strategic goals.</li> <li>Lead technical problem-solving efforts – Tackle high-impact engineering challenges, conduct post-mortems, and implement long-term fixes. Reduce repeat incidents by 15% annually through improved monitoring, alerting, and root cause analysis.</li> <li>Champion Bird’s engineering culture and values – Act as a role model for technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Lead at least one technical discussion, hackathon, or knowledge-sharing event per quarter to strengthen team engagement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of professional, relevant experience</li> <li>Strong experience with Object Oriented programming and the JVM</li> <li>5+ years of experience with Kubernetes and AWS</li> </ul> <p><strong>Highly Desired<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience with Flink, Kafka, and real-time streaming systems</li> <li>Experience in Kotlin, Golang, Avro, and Java</li> <li>Expertise in Hadoop Frameworks</li> <li>Extensive experience in Geospatial and IOT systems</li> </ul> <p>Salary Range: 137,000 - 185,000 CAD</p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Bird Matters</strong></span></h3> <p>Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Freedom:</strong> We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.</li> <li><strong>Exploration:</strong> We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.</li> <li><strong>Community:</strong> Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.</li> <li><strong>Sustainability:</strong> Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Culture at Bird</strong></p> <p>We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.</p> <p><strong>Perks Up!</strong></p> <p>We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:</p> <ul> <li>Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.</li> <li>A work-from-home stipend.</li> <li>An employer-paid healthcare package.</li> <li>Of course, <strong>Bird ride credits</strong> to get you where you need to be!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bird is the world</strong></p> <p>Bird stands for a culture of<strong> inclusion</strong>. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to <strong>bring their authentic selves to work</strong>. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.&nbsp;</p> <p>For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud <strong>equal employment opportunity employer</strong>. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</p> <p>Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.</p>