Miko.ai - Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware Systems

4 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Miko Full time

About Miko :


Miko is a global consumer robotics company founded by IIT Bombay alumni, with a mission to bring Robotics and AI to every home.

With offices in the US, UK, and India, and users in over 140 countries, Miko offers a unique content-on-subscription platform through its companion robots Miko 3 and Miko Mini.

These robots are designed to engage, educate, and entertain kids through conversational, self-initiated learning experiences.

Powered by proprietary emotional intelligence, multilingual AI, speech and vision recognition, and behavioral analysis, Miko combines advanced technology with autonomous navigation to deliver personalized and interactive learning for children.

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our embedded firmware development team.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people management responsibilities, focusing on driving day-to-day operations, team development, and project execution in a fast-paced embedded systems environment.

Key Responsibilities :

People Management :

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded firmware engineers


- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning.


- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.


- Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.


- Resolve conflicts and facilitate effective team communication.


- Support professional growth through training opportunities and skill development.

Technical Leadership :

- Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight for embedded firmware projects.


- Review code, design documents, and technical specifications.


- Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality processes.


- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and QA


- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in embedded systems.

Project Management :

- Plan, prioritize, and track project deliverables and milestones.


- Coordinate resource allocation and workload distribution across team members


- Identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks.


- Facilitate agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives.


- Communicate project status and technical decisions to stakeholders and upper management.

Required Qualifications :

Technical Experience :

- 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience with demonstrated expertise in :

1. C++ programming for embedded systems.


2. Linux operating system and kernel programming.


3. Real-time operating systems (RTOS).


4. Hardware/software integration and debugging.


- Proficient with Git version control system and branching strategies


- Experience with embedded development tools, debuggers, and testing frameworks.


- Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).


- Knowledge of microcontrollers, DSPs, and embedded processors.

Management Experience :

- Experience in managing small engineering teams (3-8 people)


- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects.


- Experience with hiring, performance management, and team development


- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements :

- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular).


- Previous experience in a startup or high-growth technology company.


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