Description :
As VP of Engineering, you will define and drive the engineering vision, strategy, and execution for Cautio's next-generation telematics products. You'll build and scale a world-class engineering organisation, shape AI-powered innovations, and ensure our platform delivers safety, reliability, and performance at a national scale. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who thrives on building from the ground up, scaling teams rapidly, and pushing the boundaries of hardware-software :
- Engineering Leadership : Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned with Cautio's mission of redefining road safety through AI and real-time video intelligence.
- Team Building & Culture : Attract, grow, and inspire top engineering talent across embedded systems, AI / ML, cloud, and applications, fostering a culture of innovation, speed, and excellence.
- Product & Technical Ownership : Lead development of dashcam firmware, connectivity platforms, real-time streaming, DMS, ADAS, and cloud systems. Drive architectural decisions that ensure scale, reliability, and low-latency performance.
- Process & Delivery Excellence : Establish agile frameworks, engineering processes, and KPIs that balance delivery velocity with high quality.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Design, Operations, and Business teams to align technology with customer needs and market opportunities.
- Innovation & R& D : Champion AI-driven telematics capabilities such as driver monitoring, collision alerts, and predictive analytics to stay ahead of the curve.
- Quality, Security & Compliance : Oversee product reliability, data privacy, and compliance with in-vehicle and regulatory standards.
- Operational Stewardship : Manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and resource allocation to enable efficient and sustainable growth.
Requirements :
15+ years in software / hardware engineering, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles (Director / VP) at high-growth startups or software platforms.Technical Depth : Strong expertise in embedded systems, real-time video streaming, AI / ML integration, cloud infrastructure, and web / mobile applications.Domain Advantage : Experience in telematics, fleet tech, automotive systems, or IoT platforms is highly desirable.Leadership Acumen : Demonstrated success in building and scaling engineering teams, driving rapid growth, and leading through ambiguity.Execution Excellence : Bias for action, structured problem-solving, and a customer-first approach.Communication : Ability to influence across stakeholders, technical, business, and external.Education : Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field; advanced degrees are a plus.(ref : hirist.tech)