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 5-10 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 world's first
"content on subscription" hardware platform
for kids.
Role Summary: Head of Software Engineering
As
Head of Software Engineering
, you will be a core member of Miko's 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 Responsibilities
Technical Strategy & Architecture
Define and execute short- and long-term software architecture roadmaps for Miko's 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
8-10+ 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:
, 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 quality.
Requirements
8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in a senior leadership/architect role.
Expertise in
Full Stack development
, especially in enterprise-grade
Java-based backends
,
Spring Boot
, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL databases (MySQL), and CI/CD practices.
Strong architectural understanding across
mobile, embedded, and cloud platforms
.
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.
Exceptional communication and people leadership skills with a proven track record of growing and inspiring engineering teams.
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 love--and parents trust.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ?3,000,000.00 - ?4,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Provident Fund
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
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