Head of Software Engineering

Our Embedded Software Engineering domain is a core R&D unit responsible for crafting reliable, high-performance software for smart IoT devices, AI-powered cameras, and connected hardware. The team focuses on the full software stack close to hardware: low-level firmware, Linux-based and RTOS-based embedded platforms, middleware, file systems, connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, cellular), and real-time audio/video streaming. We operate with an agile, delivery-first R&D approach, driving software architecture from concept and prototyping to edge AI deployment, secure OTA management, and mass-production readiness.

• Proven track record as a Head of Engineering, Director of Software, or Engineering Delivery Lead managing embedded software/firmware organizations using C/ C++, Embedded Linux, and RTOS.
• Deep architectural background in embedded systems including OS drivers, middleware, connectivity, video/audio streaming, or edge processing.
• Hands-on experience in pre-sales enablement: technical proposal writing, client pitches, and effort estimations for external projects.
• Solid understanding of modern software delivery practices, Agile frameworks, and CI/CD for embedded systems.
• Proven ability to build trust, empower autonomous leads, resolve team friction, and balance technical excellence with project deadlines and budget constraints.
• Advanced / Fluent English (C1/C2) with outstanding ability to articulate complex technical architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI/ML integration at the edge (on-device object detection, ISP tuning, smart camera features).
• Domain experience in smart home, IoT, or camera security platforms.
• Understanding of the full hardware lifecycle, including integration with EE/RF and mass-production pipelines.
• Strong negotiation skills regarding delivery scope, boundaries, and timelines.

• Software Delivery & Technical Strategy: Take full accountability for domain-wide software delivery across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality architectural choices, secure software lifecycles (OTA, secure boot), and execution against business goals.
• Pre-Sales & Technical Discovery: Actively participate in pre-sales calls, technical discovery sessions, and client proposals; evaluate system constraints, design high-level software architectures, and estimate engineering efforts for prospective clients.
• Engineering Excellence & Standards: Establish domain-wide coding guidelines, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices tailored specifically for embedded Linux, RTOS, firmware, and edge AI development.
• Leadership & Team Alignment: Partner with, support, and align seasoned Software Development Managers and Tech Leads, empowering autonomous execution while maintaining a unified technical direction. Resolve interpersonal friction, defuse technical disagreements among leads, and unite the engineering team under a shared strategic vision focused on core business outcomes.
• Resource Management & Domain Scaling: Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to balance team utilization across projects; partner with the Recruitment team to align hiring and scale engineering capacity.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary embedded software domain authority for clients, product managers, and cross-functional leaders (Hardware, Backend, Image Quality, Research, QA).

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