IoT, by itself, is a vast industry where the career path depends on one’s area of specialisation. Professionals can forge a career in the following roles:
- Hardware Engineer – Responsible for putting various sensors and transmitters together to manufacture a device, designing new and more efficient sensors, and implementing Wi-Fi and other connectivity solutions
- IoT Architect – Responsible for handling large-scale traffic between connected devices, designing and implementing the architecture of an IoT network, converting ideas into design and functional code, and mapping business needs to system requirements
- IoT Developer – Responsible for building a responsive and consistent user experience, creating and implementing code, supervising the software of an IoT stack, and working with programming libraries for connected devices and apps
- Data Scientist – Responsible for organising and analysing structured and unstructured data, analysing big data and extracting insights, and employing predictive analytics
- Security Specialist – Responsible for ensuring robust security implementation of connected devices, securing confidential data against hacking, performing risk identification and vulnerability analysis
To secure IoT jobs, a degree in Engineering (Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology) with a focus on electronics and microprocessors is ideal. Professionals must also enrol for certifications and online courses in data science, cyber security, product design, networking, agile testing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotics.