Head of Software Engineering
Location:
Mumbai (Hybrid)Company:
Miko – AI Robotics for KidsCompany 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.
