Technical Lead – Embedded Software Application Projects at Ziliconcloud · Chennai · 5 - 8 years · ₹1.8L - ₹3L / yr · Posted 18 Aug 2026

Technical Lead – Embedded Software Application Projects
link: https://www.ziliconcloud.com/careers
ZILICONCLOUD PRIVATE LIMITED is looking for an experienced Technical Lead with 5–8 years of industry experience in Embedded Systems, IoT, AI, Cloud, and Software Engineering.
The candidate will lead Embedded, IoT, Edge AI, and Cloud projects, define system architecture, convert requirements into technical tasks, and ensure successful project execution and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design modular system architectures for Embedded, IoT, Edge AI, Cloud, REST APIs, and dashboards.
- Convert requirements into clear tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
- Track project progress, manage technical risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Guide engineers on coding standards, Git, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, IoT, cloud, backend, and UI.
- Support system integration, testing, debugging, and performance improvement.
- Review technical designs, code, and test results.
- Lead prototype development, integration, technical reviews, and demonstrations.
- Mentor young engineers and explain complex technical concepts in a simple and practical way.
Required Skills
C/C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Linux, FreeRTOS, Microcontrollers, REST APIs, MQTT, Git, Embedded Software, IoT, and system debugging.
Preferred: AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure, ThingsBoard, OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite (TFLite), React, Flutter, or FastAPI.
Education
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in ECE, CSE, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field.
📍 Location: East Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
💼 Experience: 5–8 Years
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

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