CTO - AI & Hardware

Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23

Salary: INR 1,500,000–6,000,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Weekday's Client via platform

Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟱-𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 1+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a CTO - AI & Hardware, you will spearhead the integration of advanced computer vision and audio AI solutions, driving innovation in hardware design and software development across intelligent systems. You will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable products that leverage OpenCV, deep learning frameworks, and low‑level C++ programming, ensuring high performance and reliability in edge devices. Your strategic vision will align technology roadmap with business goals, while you mentor engineers, establish best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a fast‑paced Bengaluru environment. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate market needs into cutting‑edge prototypes, manage research initiatives, and secure partnerships that accelerate product cycles and market penetration.

Requirements

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Define and execute the technology vision and strategy for AI and hardware integration.

• Oversee end‑to‑end development of computer vision and audio AI applications using OpenCV and advanced deep learning libraries.

• Architect and optimize embedded systems, ensuring seamless C++ integration and performance benchmarks.

• Lead hardware selection, prototyping, and validation, collaborating closely with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams.

• Drive continuous improvement of AI models, from data acquisition to model training, inference, and deployment pipelines.

• Mentor and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Manage cross‑functional projects, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct proof‑of‑concepts, and recommend adoption strategies.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Represent the company at conferences, tech forums, and client presentations, showcasing solutions and thought leadership.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁

• Proven experience leading AI and hardware engineering teams in a startup or tech firm.

• Deep expertise in computer vision, audio AI, and OpenCV with a track record of production deployments.

• Strong background in C++ for performance‑critical systems and embedded applications.

• Hands‑on experience with hardware prototyping, FPGA/ASIC design, and sensor integration.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Strategic thinker with a portfolio of successful product launches from concept to market.

• Familiarity with data pipelines, cloud, and edge computing infrastructures.

• Passion for staying ahead of AI trends, continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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