Engineering Vice President - Video Telematics Products

Designation : VP Engineering

Location : Bangalore

Experience :

14 + years in software / hardware engineering with 5+ years in senior leadership (Director / VP) roles, ideally at scaling startups or hardware-software platforms.

Educational Background : Bachelors or Masters in Engineering or related fields; advanced degrees a bonus.

Role description :

Lead the engineering vision, strategy, and execution for cutting-edge video-telematics products. Candidate will be instrumental in scaling the engineering team, accelerating AI-driven product development, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and growth of our platform across India.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Define and steer the engineering roadmap aligned with Company mission to redefine road safety through AI and real-time data.
• Team Building & Mentorship : Recruit, develop, and mentor top-tier engineers across domains (hardware, embedded systems, AI / ML, cloud services, mobile / web), fostering a collaborative culture of excellence.
• Product & Technical Ownership : Lead development of dashcam firmware, connectivity platforms, real-time streaming, DMS, ADAS, and cloud systems. Drive architectural decisions ensuring scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance.
• Process Excellence : Establish robust agile delivery frameworks, engineering processes, and KPIs to maintain high delivery velocity and quality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with Product, Design, Operations, Sales, and Customer Success to align technology with customer needs and business growth.
• Innovation & R&D : Spearhead AI-driven enhancements (driver distraction detection, collision alerts, advanced analytics) to stay ahead in telematics innovation.
• Quality & Compliance : Oversee quality assurance, data security, and compliance, particularly with in-vehicle data privacy and regulatory norms.
• Operational Excellence : Manage engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation efficiently.

Qualifications :

(ref : hirist.tech)