Director / Head of Engineering

Lead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for delivering an end-to-end IoT platform spanning embedded firmware, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, and data systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a ~20-person engineering organization across firmware, mobile, backend, data, and DevOps teams
• Drive delivery planning, milestones, and execution for an integrated IoT platform
• Oversee system integration across embedded devices, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across firmware, mobile, backend, and data pipelines
• Provide technical leadership across embedded systems, IoT architecture, and distributed systems
• Establish and enforce quality standards, observability, and testing practices
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and resolve integration risks early
• Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers while fostering accountability and ownership
• Support team growth and scaling through hiring, organizational planning, and leadership development

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• 8 years leading engineering teams delivering IoT or distributed systems
• Hands-on background in embedded systems / firmware development
• Strong experience with C programming (GCC toolchains)
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and low-power wireless systems
• Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS environments
• Knowledge of low-power IoT device architecture and hardware/firmware integration
• Ability to read electrical schematics and hardware datasheets
• Experience integrating firmware, mobile applications, and cloud systems
• CI/CD experience across embedded and cloud environments
• Proven ability to lead engineers through delegation, accountability, and systems-based execution
• Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Nordic Semiconductor (nRF52) platforms
• Knowledge of Zigbee or other low-power wireless protocols
• Background in industrial automation or control systems
• Prior experience working in defense technology or regulated environments
• Startup engineering leadership experience
• Familiarity with AWS-based data platforms and IoT data pipelines
• Edge AI or device-level data processing experience

About the Company:

Mondo