VP Hardware Engineer

# CAUTIO-VP Hardware Engineer Role ## Company Overview *Information about the company is not provided.* ## Job Summary The CAUTIO-VP Hardware Engineer will play a critical role in the development of an AI-powered, cloud-connected camera platform designed for real-world mobility environments. This position involves hands-on product building from scratch and scaling hardware capabilities across various cameras and IoT devices, enabling safety, analytics, and operational efficiency. ## Responsibilities - **Build the Product:** - Design and develop an AI camera hardware platform. - Work on modern high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms that include CPU, GPU, and NPU-based systems. - Deliver working prototypes of multi-camera systems (2-6 channels) and edge AI capable hardware. - Make foundational decisions regarding compute architecture, memory & storage, and connectivity stack. - **Lay the Foundation for Mobility IoT:** - Design hardware with a platform-oriented approach that supports expansion into sensors, auxiliary vehicle devices, and future IoT modules. - Build a reusable architecture across various products. - **Be Deeply Hands-On:** - Work directly on schematics, PCB reviews, board bring-up, and debugging. - Address real-world challenges such as boot instability, thermal throttling, and power spikes in vehicles. - **Camera & Vision System Excellence:** - Drive the selection of camera modules and the tuning of lenses and image signal processing (ISP). - Ensure a stable pipeline for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). - Optimize system performance for low-light and motion scenarios. - **Connectivity & Cloud Integration:** - Integrate 4G/LTE, GNSS, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). - Enable reliable data streaming, event uploads, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. ## Qualifications - **Required Qualifications:** - 15+ years of experience in hardware and embedded systems. - Proven experience in 0 to 1 product development. - Strong hands-on expertise in: - SoC-based systems. - PCB design and debugging. - Power and thermal design. - **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with high-performance embedded computing platforms. - Experience in camera/video systems and edge AI devices. - Knowledge or experience in automotive or mobility hardware. - Experience in building IoT products or platforms. ## Experience Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in hardware or embedded systems, particularly in product development. ## Environment *Information regarding the typical work setting, location, and physical or environmental conditions is not provided.* ## Salary *Salary information is not specified.* ## Growth Opportunities *Information concerning potential career advancement opportunities is not provided.* ## Benefits *Details about the offered benefits are not provided.*