CTO - AI & Hardware

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Experience: 1+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a CTO - AI & Hardware, you will spearhead the integration of advanced computer vision and audio AI solutions, driving innovation in hardware design and software development across intelligent systems. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable products that leverage OpenCV, deep learning frameworks, and low-level C++ programming, ensuring high performance and reliability in edge devices. Your strategic vision will align technology roadmap with business goals, while you mentor engineers, establish best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced Bengaluru environment. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate market needs into cutting-edge prototypes, manage research initiatives, and secure partnerships that accelerate product cycles and market penetration.

Requirements

• Define and execute the technology vision and strategy for AI and hardware integration.
• Oversee end-to-end development of computer vision and audio AI applications using OpenCV and advanced deep learning libraries.
• Architect and optimize embedded systems, ensuring seamless C++ integration and performance benchmarks.
• Lead hardware selection, prototyping, and validation, collaborating closely with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of AI models, from data acquisition to model training, inference, and deployment pipelines.
• Mentor and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Manage cross-functional projects, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct proof-of-concepts, and recommend adoption strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company at conferences, tech forums, and client presentations, showcasing solutions and thought leadership.
• Proven experience leading AI and hardware engineering teams in a startup or tech firm.
• Deep expertise in computer vision, audio AI, and OpenCV with a track record of production deployments.
• Strong background in C++ for performance-critical systems and embedded applications.
• Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping, FPGA/ASIC design, and sensor integration.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a portfolio of successful product launches from concept to market.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, cloud, and edge computing infrastructures.
• Passion for staying ahead of AI trends, continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.