Director Embedded Engineering

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Director / Senior Technical Architect to provide leadership for embedded product programs across Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, Edge AI, Robotics, Drones and connected systems.

The role requires defining architecture, leading multidisciplinary teams, engaging with customers, and driving technology strategy from concept through production, including platform software and system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, CS, Embedded Systems or related field.
• 18–22 years of experience in Embedded Systems and Product Engineering.
• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux, Android, firmware, and platform software development.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Linux internals, device drivers, BSPs, and embedded architecture.
• Proven experience leading large embedded engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture for complex embedded systems and intelligent products.
• Lead end-to-end embedded product development from concept to commercialization.
• Drive software architecture for Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, firmware, middleware, and applications.
• Lead platform software development, system integration, and productization activities.
• Build and scale high-performing embedded engineering teams; mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Android

RTOS

C/C++

Linux internals

Device drivers

Embedded architecture

Leadership

System architecture

Customer-facing

Pre-sales

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Instrumentation, CS, Embedded Systems

Tools

GCC

Linux Kernel

Git

Job description

The Director / Senior Technical Architect will provide technical leadership for embedded product development programs spanning Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, Edge AI, Robotics, Drones, and connected systems.

The individual will be responsible for defining product architecture, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, engaging with customers, driving technology strategy, and ensuring successful execution of complex engineering programs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical architecture for complex embedded systems and intelligent products.
• Lead end-to-end embedded product development from concept to commercialization.
• Drive software architecture for Embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, firmware, middleware, and application layers.
• Lead platform software development, system integration, and productization activities.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing embedded engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering managers, architects, and senior engineers.
• Work closely with hardware, FPGA, AI, cloud, mechanical, and validation teams.
• Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, coding standards, quality processes, and technical governance.
• Own technical planning, project execution, risk management, and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Support pre-sales by defining technical solutions, preparing proposals, effort estimation, and solution presentations.
• Drive innovation in Edge AI, Robotics, UAVs, IoT, and next-generation embedded platforms.
• Champion AI-assisted engineering practices to improve engineering productivity.
• Ensure successful deployment, customer acceptance, and long-term maintainability of products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• 18–22 years of experience in Embedded Systems and Product Engineering.
• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux, Android, firmware, and platform software development.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Linux internals, device drivers, BSPs, and embedded architecture.
• Proven experience leading large embedded engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, product engineering, and software design principles.
• Experience delivering products in domains such as Defence, Aerospace, Robotics, Drones, Industrial Automation, Medical Devices, or IoT.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing experience.
• Experience in engineering program management and cross-functional leadership.