Miko.ai - Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware Systems

About Miko :

Miko is a global consumer robotics company founded by IIT Bombay alumni, with a mission to bring Robotics and AI to every home.

With offices in the US, UK, and India, and users in over 140 countries, Miko offers a unique content-on-subscription platform through its companion robots Miko 3 and Miko Mini.

These robots are designed to engage, educate, and entertain kids through conversational, self-initiated learning experiences.

Powered by proprietary emotional intelligence, multilingual AI, speech and vision recognition, and behavioral analysis, Miko combines advanced technology with autonomous navigation to deliver personalized and interactive learning for children.

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our embedded firmware development team.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people management responsibilities, focusing on driving day-to-day operations, team development, and project execution in a fast-paced embedded systems environment.

Key Responsibilities :

People Management :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded firmware engineers
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate effective team communication.
• Support professional growth through training opportunities and skill development.

Technical Leadership :

Project Management :

Required Qualifications :

Technical Experience :

1. C++ programming for embedded systems.

2. Linux operating system and kernel programming.

3. Real-time operating systems (RTOS).

4. Hardware / software integration and debugging.

Management Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

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