Head of Hardware Engineering

About Remotcare

Remotcare is building India’s next-generation AI and IoT health monitoring ecosystem. We are bringing together AI-driven insights, biosignal intelligence, emergency support, and predictive health analytics for millions of families.

We are expanding our core team to develop innovative consumer and medical-grade IoT devices including smartwatches, smart rings, health bands, panic alert devices, and more.

If you are passionate about building hardware from scratch and want to create products that make a real difference in people’s lives, this is your opportunity to join an ambitious and product-driven team.

To accelerate our deep tech roadmap, we are hiring for an equity-based early hardware role suited for someone who wants to build cutting-edge wearable devices and grow into a leadership position.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven Hardware and IoT Product Engineer with complete experience in designing, prototyping, and manufacturing wearable devices. Experience working with manufacturers in China or other global regions is preferred.

This position is for Head of Hardware Engineering, with strong experience in building smartwatches, smart rings, fitness wearables, and medical-grade IoT devices.

This role is ideal for someone with :

Deep expertise in hardware and embedded systems

Hands-on experience with China OEM and ODM manufacturers

A passion for building meaningful, user-focused products

The drive to join an early-stage deep tech team and eventually lead hardware efforts

This is not a routine role. It is an opportunity to build something important and play a meaningful part in Remotcare’s hardware success.

Key Responsibilities :

Deep Tech Hardware Development

Design and build electronics for next-generation wearables.

Integrate sensors such as PPG, ECG, HRV, SpO2, temperature, accelerometer and gyroscope.

Improve signal accuracy and reduce noise.

Optimize power consumption, battery life and overall device design.

AI and Embedded Intelligence

Work with the AI team to support predictive health models and anomaly detection.

Build firmware that supports real-time sensor intelligence and cloud-based processing.

Prototyping, Testing and Firmware

Lead the full hardware lifecycle from prototype to mass production (POC, EVT, DVT, PVT).

Develop firmware in C and C++ for low-power microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, NRF52 and ESP32.

Debug hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and other testing tools.

Manufacturing and China Collaboration(Not Mandatory but it will be a added advantage)

Work directly with manufacturers in Shenzhen, Dongguan and Guangzhou.

Validate samples, review BOM, manage DFM and supervise production.

Ensure manufacturing quality, reliability and cost efficiency.

Documentation and Certifications

Prepare schematics, PCB files, Gerber files, BOM and test documentation.

Support certification processes including CE, FCC, BIS and battery safety.

Required Skills and Qualifications

5+ years of experience in electronics or wearable IoT development

Strong knowledge of embedded systems, PCB design and low-power hardware

Hands-on experience with BLE, sensor integration and wearable hardware

Proven experience building smartwatches, smart rings or medical IoT devices

Direct experience working with China-based manufacturers

Proficiency with Altium, Eagle or OrCAD, and firmware development in C and C++

Strong debugging, problem-solving and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with PPG, ECG and HRV signal processing

Exposure to ML or DSP for health signal analysis

Knowledge of sensor calibration and filtering

Startup or early-team experience

Mindset and Culture Fit

We value attitude as much as skill. We are looking for someone who is :

Down-to-earth and open to learning

A natural builder who enjoys solving problems

A team player who works well with hardware, software and AI teams

Comfortable with fast changes in an early-stage environment

Responsible and takes ownership of the work

Respectful and supportive of a positive team culture

Motivated by improving healthcare for families

Curious and eager to explore new ideas and technologies

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow with a deep tech startup.

What We Offer

Equity-based compensation as part of the early team

Opportunity to work on a meaningful deep tech wearable product

Room to explore, experiment and contribute to the hardware roadmap

Freedom to innovate and define the hardware strategy

A collaborative environment built on honesty and teamwork

A role where your decisions directly shape the product

A chance to build devices that can help millions of families

Opportunities to grow with the company and take on more responsibility