Consulting Head of Engineering (Part Time) - Hardware, Embedded Systems, IoT & Full-Stack Software
Core
Lead technical strategy and execution for hardware/software products at the intersection of embedded systems, IoT, and full-stack software.
Role type
Fractional Head of Engineering (Hardware/Embedded/IoT)
Builds
Connected devices, IoT products, embedded firmware, edge systems, device-to-cloud communication, backend platforms, and APIs.
Domain
Hardware, Embedded Systems, IoT, Cloud Infrastructure, Full-Stack Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Embedded systems architecture, IoT connectivity, cloud infrastructure design, full-stack software development, firmware debugging, device provisioning, OTA update systems, system-level troubleshooting, technical roadmap planning, team structure design.
Preferred skills
Startup CTO experience, hands-on architecture debugging, product execution leadership.
Technologies
Embedded firmware, IoT protocols, cloud platforms, APIs, backend services, user-facing applications.
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end technology strategy across device, firmware, connectivity, cloud, and application layers; Design architectures balancing embedded constraints with scalability; Evaluate and recommend platforms, tools, protocols, and vendors; Identify technical risks and drive mitigation plans; Review and guide implementation across firmware, backend, and product platforms; Troubleshoot complex issues spanning devices, wireless, cloud, and software.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
