Software Engineer - IoT

At eShepherd, we’re transforming livestock management with smart virtual fencing technology that gives farmers more freedom, flexibility, and insight. We’re in a high-growth phase - big opportunities, rapid decisions, and the chance to shape something that’s scaling globally. We’re a fast-growing team with startup energy, backed by Gallagher - a global leader trusted for over 85 years. Our purpose - Protect what matters most - shapes how we innovate and how we look after our people, so you can launch your career in a place that cares about your future.

As part of Gallagher, we carry forward a legacy of reliability and respect for farming communities. At the same time, we operate with startup energy - agile, ambitious, and always learning. You’ll love it here if you:

• Choose progress over perfection - you’re comfortable shipping work that moves us forward, even if it’s not flawless.
• See change as fuel - you embrace ambiguity and adapt quickly because innovation happens in motion.
• Get energized by growth - you want to help build something that’s scaling globally and shaping the future of farming.
• Stay curious and practical - you respect farming communities and want solutions that work in the real world.
• Think big, act fast - you balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Collaborate to solve problems - you value teamwork and keep a solutions-first mindset.

You’ll help shape the future of IoT at eShepherd - taking ideas from the paddock to the cloud. You’ll work alongside hardware and embedded engineers, ship features that farmers use every day, and learn how to design for reliability in real-world conditions. Expect plenty of support, code reviews, and hands-on problem-solving as you grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and ship resilient device-to-cloud features (LoRa/LoRaWAN, LTE-M/NB-IoT, MQTT/CoAP).
• Integrate with microcontrollers and embedded firmware; collaborate closely with hardware engineers.
• Architect secure, scalable connectivity (secure boot, OTA updates, credential rotation).
• Build visibility tools such as dashboards.
• Build maintenance and performance monitoring systems.

What You’ll Bring:

You don’t need to know it all from day one - but if you’re excited about hands-on IoT and ready to learn fast, you’ll fit right in. Bring your curiosity, your coding skills, and your drive to solve real-world problems. We’ll help you grow the rest. If you have the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience or strong interest in IoT development and wireless communication.
• Solid skills in Node.js, C, and shell script, and a knack for working with Ubuntu Linux and embedded devices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and IoT protocols like MQTT, CoAP, and LoRa/LoRaWAN, Protobuf.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus points if you’ve tinkered with:

• Microcontrollers, LoRa gateways, cloud computing.
• A passion for analytics and agritech - but enthusiasm and willingness to learn matter most!

Nice to haves:

• Experience with LoRa gateways.
• Experience with LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity.
• Exposure to ML for anomaly detection.
• Raspberry Pi/Arduino/ESP32 tinkering; practical hardware communications.
• AWS certifications.

Benefits We Offer:

Imagine starting your day with an easy commute - no battling city gridlock, just a smooth ride to our modern Surrey Hills office. Step out for lunch and you’ll find great food options and leafy streets, far from the hustle and noise of the CBD. Here, you get the best of both worlds: a fun and supportive team, top-notch technology, and a stimulating environment that lets you focus on what matters. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Modern Melbourne office with great amenities and easy transport links.
• The excitement of a high-growth startup, with Gallagher stability.
• Career growth opportunities as we scale globally.
• Tools and tech that make your job easier - what you need to succeed.
• Supportive team culture - collaboration and practical problem-solving.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.

Don’t quite tick all the boxes? We know great talent comes in many forms. If you’re excited about building resilient IoT that works in the paddock, we’d love to hear from you - apply now. Love what we’re building but this role isn’t quite your match? Join our talent pool! We’re scaling fast and new opportunities are always emerging - your skills could be exactly what we need next!