| A position is available for a Principal R&D Engineer with 10 or more years of experience in sensor R&D, embedded systems, or a related field.
This role is for an experienced leader who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and shaping the future of data collection through state-of-the-art embedded systems.
As a Principal Engineer – R&D, you will lead the research and development of next-generation sensors and embedded software solutions. You will explore and evaluate the latest technologies, drive the development of new sensor-based products, and guide cross-functional teams to bring these innovations to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the research and development of advanced sensors and embedded software for measuring behaviour.
- Evaluate and integrate the latest technologies in sensor fusion, embedded AI, and real-time data processing.
- Architect robust and scalable embedded systems that efficiently collect and process sensor data.
- Work closely with Product-Oriented Delivery (POD) Teams to ensure R&D innovations align with market needs.
- Define and execute technical roadmaps for new sensor-based products, ensuring feasibility and scalability.
- Guide and mentor engineering teams in sensor integration, embedded software development, and system optimisation.
- Collaborate with data science teams to enable real-time analytics and AI-driven insights from sensor data.
- Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to evaluate component availability and ensure design manufacturability.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, patents, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in sensor-based analytics.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in sensor R&D, embedded systems, or related fields.
- Deep expertise in sensor technologies, including optical, infrared, ultrasonic, mmWave, and environmental sensors.
- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++, Python, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience in sensor data fusion, real-time signal processing, and edge AI models.
- Familiarity with low-power, wireless communication protocols such as BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, and UWB.
- Proven ability to lead R&D projects from concept to prototype and production-ready solutions.
- Experience working with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad) and embedded debugging tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate emerging technology into commercially viable products.
Bonus Points & Other Considerations
- Experience with AI/ML integration in sensor-based systems.
- Knowledge of cloud connectivity for IoT devices (MQTT, AWS IoT, Azure IoT).
- Background in consumer electronics, retail analytics, or behavioural tracking technologies.
- Experience with hardware design for ultra-low-power and battery-operated devices.
- Familiarity with mechanical integration of sensors into industrial and consumer products.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and lucrative company benefits:
- Bi-Annual Key Performance Objectives (KPO) Bonus Scheme
- Employer-sponsored provident fund (% of base salary will be discussed)
- Employer-sponsored Discovery health plan (% of base salary will be discussed)
- Hours and place of work are determined by operational requirements (currently remote).
- A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on next-generation technology.
- The opportunity to lead and shape the future of sensor-based analytics for consumer behaviour.
Our client is pioneering cutting-edge sensor technologies and embedded software to analyse behaviour in real-time. Their mission is to integrate the latest advancements in sensor technology, AI, and embedded systems into product-oriented delivery (POD) teams that drive innovation.
If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of sensor technology and embedded intelligence, apply today and help our build the future of consumer behaviour analytics! |
