Co-Founder - CTO

1 day ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India VOLT IQ Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

VOLT IQ is building the AI Copilot that transforms how electrical, electronics, and hardware engineers work. Our platform combines cognitive probing with real-time component intelligence, turning atomic components into automation-ready systems while eliminating errors, reducing compliance risks, and accelerating time-to-market.

Company Vision
We're the "compiler" of hardware engineering—just as software compilers transform code into executable programs, VOLT IQ transforms engineering intent into optimized hardware solutions through advanced AI.

The Role: Co-Founder & CTO | Bengaluru (On-site)

As Co-Founder & CTO, you'll be an equity partner driving our technical vision from MVP to market leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll architect scalable AI systems, build world-class engineering teams, and shape the future of hardware engineering.
Deep expertise in AI model orchestration, RAG systems, and prompt engineering

Key Responsibilities


Technical Leadership

  • Architect AI orchestration systems with multi-model cognitive routing
  • Lead development of voice-native intelligence and component lifecycle platforms
  • Design scalable cloud infrastructure for enterprise-grade performance


Team & Strategy

  • Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technology with business objectives
  • Drive R&D initiatives in hardware-specific AI applications


Business Impact

  • Contribute to fundraising and investor relations
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for AI's impact on hardware engineering
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, GDPR)

Investment & Commitment:
Personal investment capacity of ₹25+ lakhs, demonstrating aligned incentives and long-term commitment to our shared vision.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

10+ years
software/AI development experience
5+ years
CTO or senior technical leadership experience
Advanced degree
in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Deep AI/ML expertise
: LLMs, RAG systems, cognitive architectures
Hardware engineering knowledge
: Power electronics, embedded systems, component lifecycle management

Preferred Experience
Startup experience (founder/early technical hire) B2B SaaS or engineering tools background. Full-stack development and DevOps expertise Experience scaling technical teams from 5-50+ engineers Track record of shipping AI products to production

Key Competencies

  • Analytical Excellence
    : Research-driven approach to complex engineering challenges
  • Communication Mastery
    : Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
  • Strategic Thinking
    : Understanding of sales, marketing, and go-to-market dynamics
  • Leadership DNA
    : Proven ability to inspire and scale high-performance teams

Why Join VOLT IQ?


Significant Equity
: True co-founder ownership stake


Market Opportunity
: Targeting 2M+ engineers in a massive, underserved market


Technical Innovation
: Build bleeding-edge AI for real-world engineering impact
Founding Team
: Work alongside experienced entrepreneurs with industry expertise

Ready to Compile the Future of Hardware Engineering?

If you're passionate about AI's transformative potential and ready to lead technical innovation in hardware engineering, let's connect.

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