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Miko Mini - Head - Software Engineering - Java

Miko Mini - Head - Software Engineering - Java

Miko.aiMumbai, India
5 days ago
Job description

Head of Software Engineering

Location : Mumbai (Hybrid)

Company : Miko AI Robotics for Kids

Company Overview

Founded in 2015 by IIT Bombay alumni, Miko is a consumer robotics innovation lab passionate about transforming how children learn through technology. With a mission to bring AI and robotics to every home, Miko combines the strengths of over 200+ interdisciplinary professionals across software engineering, robotics, AI, design, child psychology, and content development.

Our flagship product, Miko 3, is an AI-powered intelligent robot for children aged 510 years. Designed to educate, entertain, and engage through conversational learning, Miko 3 is powered by proprietary emotional intelligence, multilingual AI, vision & speech recognition, and a dynamic personality engine. With a presence in over 140+ countries and offices in Mumbai, Silicon Valley, and London, Miko is redefining home learning with the worlds first content on subscription hardware platform for kids.

Role : Head of Software Engineering

As Head of Software Engineering, you will be a core member of Mikos leadership team. This role is responsible for defining and executing the software architecture vision, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering scalable, secure, high-quality software for our AI-powered robots.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings technical depth, leads by example, and is capable of nurturing and scaling high-performing engineering teams.

Key Strategy & Architecture

  • Define and execute short- and long-term software architecture roadmaps for Mikos product suite.
  • Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle from ideation, design, implementation

to deployment and maintenance.

  • Collaborate with AI, Embedded, Product, and UX teams to deliver integrated experiences that delight end-users.

    • Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a team of 810+ full-stack engineers (and multiple sub-teams) across backend, frontend, DevOps, and test automation.
  • Hire top-tier talent, manage team performance, and facilitate career growth through structured feedback and mentorship.
  • Promote a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and ownership.

    • Development & Execution

  • Build and maintain robust, low-latency, scalable systems across cloud, mobile, embedded, and Android platforms.
  • Guide architectural choices across tech stacks : Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI / CD pipelines, Reactive frameworks (WebFlux / Vert.x), and modern frontend / backend systems.
  • Champion DevOps practices ensuring high availability, performance monitoring, and automated testing.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with founders, product managers, AI researchers, and designers to align engineering roadmaps with business goals.
  • Contribute to product innovation and user experience decisions with a builder's mindset.

    • Operational Excellence

  • Report on engineering KPIs, delivery milestones, system reliability, and tech debt to executive leadership.
  • Continuously improve engineering processes to support high-velocity product development while maintaining code 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in a senior leadership / architect role.

    • 2. Expertise in Full Stack development, especially in enterprise-grade Java-based backends, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL databases (MySQL), and CI / CD practices.

    3. Strong architectural understanding across mobile, embedded, and cloud platforms.

    4. Experience building complex distributed systems, working with technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Android, Reactive frameworks, and cloud-native solutions.

    Ability to break down complex problems, provide clear technical direction, and deliver results in an agile environment.

    5. Exceptional communication and people leadership skills with a proven track record of growing and inspiring engineering teams.

    6. Passionate about working in a multidisciplinary setup and contributing to impactful products for global consumers.

    Why Join Miko?

  • Build for impact : Shape the future of consumer robotics for millions of children globally.
  • Be part of a visionary team : Work alongside top engineers, scientists, psychologists, and creatives.
  • Continuous innovation : Work on proprietary technologies in AI, robotics, emotional intelligence, and adaptive learning.
  • Culture of growth : Participate in cross-functional learning, knowledge-sharing sessions, and fast-track career opportunities in a startup environment.
  • Diverse and global exposure : Collaborate across borders and backgrounds, with teammates from India, the US, and the UK.

    • Ready to Shape the Future?

    Apply now and help us create technology that kids loveand parents trust.

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