Olli

Overview of job

OLLI Technology is seeking a Head of Engineering / Lead Technical Product Manager to drive the technical vision, system architecture, and product delivery across our AI, cloud, and IoT hardware products.

This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of deep technical architecture & hardware integration (80%) and engineering team management (20%). You will serve as the technical authority ensuring our Voice AI, Cloud systems, and Smart Hardware/Embedded devices operate seamlessly together.

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture & Hardware-Software Integration (50%):

• Design and own the end-to-end technical architecture connecting OLLI’s hardware devices (Smart Speakers, IoT modules) with Cloud Backends and AI services (LLMs, Voice AI).
• Work closely with Hardware/Embedded teams on firmware integration, chipsets/MCU selection, audio processing pipelines, and IoT protocols.
• Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge frameworks, AI/ML models, and microservice infrastructure for high-scale device fleets.
• Solve complex technical challenges in real-time streaming, latency, device connectivity, system security, and scalability.

Product Delivery & Engineering Execution (30%):

• Bridge business/hardware product requirements into detailed technical specifications, architecture blueprints, and sprint roadmaps.
• Oversee hardware-software release cycles (OTA updates, firmware deployments, cloud API versioning).
• Enforce engineering excellence, modern CI/CD practices, robust code reviews, and automated hardware-in-the-loop testing protocols.

Team Leadership & Engineering Culture (20%):

• Lead, mentor, and align cross-functional teams spanning Software (Cloud/Mobile/AI), Embedded Firmware, and Hardware engineers.
• Build a performance-driven culture focused on technical rigor, ownership, and rapid device-to-cloud iteration.
• Unblock technical bottlenecks across hardware and software teams to optimize release velocity.

• Opportunity to lead AI-driven innovations in smart device technology.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your impact is visible.- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and international work culture.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.

Other benefits:

• Standard 40-hour work week, from Monday to Friday.
• 18 days of annual leave.
• 24 days of work from home.
• Social, medical and unemployment insurance plus other benefits in accordance with regulations.

If you're excited about driving AI-powered device projects success and want to be part of a high-growth startup, apply now