The most demanded IoT specialists in the world and their salaries

What is IoT?

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IoT is the so-called internet of things or, in other words, the internet of everything. Experts claim that the internet of things is a harbinger of a new industrial and technological revolution. Thanks to the internet of everything, a new category of appliances will emerge. These devices will be able to keep in contact with each other and exchange information with each other without people’s intervention or with their minimal participation. You can think of a smart home as an example of such a network of devices.

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What are IoT specialist jobs?

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An IoT developer works with the internet of things, developing unique programs and appliances connected to a vast network. The primary function of these devices is to collect, process, and transmit data without human participation or minimal involvement. And an IoT software developer deals with the software for these devices.

In general, IoT work is performed by three types of IoT specialists:

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1. a network specialist whose main task is to manage everything linked with connectivity;
2. a data analyst, who is responsible for collecting data from the devices and converting it;
3. an engineer, who is in charge of creating the platforms, software, hardware, and systems to let these appliances operate and get appropriately connected.

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One essential difference between the IoT developer and the IoT engineer is that the developer’s skills mean working on cloud programming, connectivity and data management, and research tools. The IoT engineer is primarily fluent in everything, from Big Data to AI and Blockchain. Thus, the IoT engineer is more versatile.

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What skills does an IoT developer require?

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A highly-experienced IoT engineer should be well-versed in the following areas:

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•  hardware and software programming;
• electrical, system and security engineering;
•  networking;
• deep knowledge of U/UX, AutoCAD, Node.js, Big data, API, security infrastructure, electronics, circuits, raspberry Pi and sensors;
• data analytics;
• machine learning;
• microcontroller programming;
• mobile and GPS developing;
• network and information security implementation.

Plus, such a specialist should possess a range of soft skills, like flexibility, the ability to learn well and quickly, teamwork, determination, and scientific curiosity.

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Summarizing

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The current tendencies in recruiting IoT specialists speak for themselves. In particular, according to the OnHires experience, the demand for IT specialists in this area has been steadily growing. And there are no prerequisites for it to stop or slow down.

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