Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded firmware for real-time, mission-critical applications. Drive technical decisions, system architecture, and code reviews for embedded systems projects. Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and performance. Mentor and guide junior developers, ensuring best practices and high-quality code. Evaluate and integrate new technologies and protocols as needed. Desired candidate profile: Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with at least 1-2 years in a technical leadership role. Strong working knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS). In-depth understanding of embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS485. Solid understanding of embedded systems architecture and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with ARM and Xtensa microcontroller architectures. Strong familiarity with wireless technologies and stacks including LoRa, Bluetooth, and LTE. Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Nice to have: Experience with schematic capture and PCB CAD design tools.
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented QA Lead to oversee the quality assurance processes for our sensor-driven customer data dashboard. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and performance of real-time data collected from edge sensors and presented through our user interface. You will be responsible for validating incoming sensor data, leading a small team of QA engineers, and coordinating manual and automated testing of new features and enhancements. The ideal candidate has experience with end-to-end QA processes for data-rich dashboards and a strong grasp of test automation and UI testing. Key Responsibilities: Sensor Data & Dashboard Validation Validate customer data displayed on dashboards against raw sensor inputs. Design and execute test cases to verify data accuracy, transformation logic, and visual representation. Collaborate with the data engineering team to define validation rules and thresholds for data anomalies. Feature and UI Testing Conduct comprehensive testing of new UI features before release. Define and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new functionality. Perform exploratory, regression, and usability testing as needed. Automation & Tools Evaluate, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright). Build automated test suites for both frontend and backend services. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery confidence. Team Leadership Mentor and lead a small QA team (13 members) with a focus on ownership and best practices Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure holistic quality across the stack. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience in validating sensor data, IoT inputs, or telemetry systems. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.). Familiarity with APIs, Postman, RESTful services, and data inspection tools (e.g., Kibana, Grafana, SQL). Excellent communication and organizational skills. Nice-to-Have: Experience with time-series databases or MQTT brokers. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps pipelines. Exposure to machine condition monitoring or industrial IoT environments.
Our client is a deep-tech startup company, incubated at IISC, Bengaluru, looking for a CEO. The startup has already attracted VC investment of about 2 million USD. We deal with hardware products in the security and health sector, based on the founder Professors Research. The CEO is expected to have both National and International exposure with a minimum of 15 years experience. The one who has a vision to take the start-up company to be a unicorn in India Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop, refine, and implement the companys vision, mission, and long-term business strategy, define business paths and generate sales. Operational Oversight: Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of resources. Financial Management: Drive profitability by setting performance targets, monitoring budgets, and ensuring sound fiscal practices. Team Development: Build, inspire, and lead an effective executive team; foster an inclusive and high-performance culture. Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary spokesperson with investors, partners, customers, and regulatory agencies; nurture relationships to advance company interests. Innovation and Growth: Identify new market opportunities, spearhead product development, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. Risk Management: Assess potential risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Sustainability and Ethics: Advocate for responsible manufacturing practices, environmental stewardship, and ethical business conduct. Requirements Passionate about technology and the inclination to build disruptive products Proven experience in a senior executive role within the hardware manufacturing sector Strong track record of driving operational improvements and business growth Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Strategic thinker with a global business perspective Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (preferred) What We Offer Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic manufacturing enterprise Collaborative and innovative work environment Commitment to professional development and growth Note: For the initial period, the compensation will be a mix of fixed and ESOPs.