Job Description

Head of Software Engineering

Location:

Mumbai (Hybrid)

Company:

Company Overview

Founded in 2015 by IIT Bombay alumni,

Miko

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:

Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Reactive frameworks (WebFlux/Vert.x)

, 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