Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
About this role
**Job Description: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Project:** Multi\-Functional, Multi\-Agentic AI Smart Pole Deployment (Pan\-India)
**Industry:** Smart Infrastructure / IoT / AI / Urban \& Rural Development
**Reporting to:** CEO / Board of Directors
**Experience:** 15\+ Years in Tech Leadership**1\. Role Summary2\. Core Responsibilities**
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* **Command \& Control Center (CCC):** Build a centralized, high\-tech Command Center to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot smart poles across diverse geographical locations (Urban \& Rural).
* **Multi\-Sensor IoT Integration:** Oversee the seamless integration of diverse hardware (CCTV, AQI sensors, SOS triggers, 5G small cells, LED advertising screens) into a unified software dashboard.
* **Security \& Data Privacy:** Implement military\-grade encryption and cybersecurity protocols to protect public data and government infrastructure.
* **Manufacturing Tech \& R\&D:** Collaborate with the manufacturing wing to integrate **Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)** and advanced materials into the product design.
* **Technology Partnerships:** Lead negotiations and technical tie\-ups with global tech giants, sensor manufacturers, and telecom providers.
**3\. Required Skills \& Technical Expertise**
* **AI/ML Mastery:** Expert knowledge of **Multi\-Agent Systems (MAS)**, LLMs, Generative AI integration, and frameworks like LangChain, Auto\-GPT, or CrewAI.
* **Cloud Architecture:** Deep expertise in **AWS/Azure/Google Cloud (IoT Core)**, Microservices, and Distributed Systems.
* **IoT \& Hardware:** Understanding of Firmware, Embedded Systems (ARM/Linux), and communication protocols (LoRaWAN, MQTT, 5G, Zigbee).
* **Data Analytics:** Experience in Big Data processing and Predictive Analytics for urban planning.
* **Strategic Leadership:** Proven ability to manage large engineering teams (100\+) and deliver complex projects on a national scale.
**4\. Qualifications \& Experience**
* **Education:** B.Tech/M.Tech or PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, or AI from a premier institute (IIT/NIT/IISc or equivalent).
* **Experience:** 15\+ years in the tech industry, with at least 5 years in a C\-suite or VP Engineering role.
* **Background:** Prior experience in **Smart City Missions**, Telecom Infrastructure, or Large\-scale SaaS platforms is highly preferred.
* **PPP Understanding:** Familiarity with technical compliance for Government Tenders and Public\-Private Partnership models.
**5\. Key Qualities (The "Fit")**
* **Think Scale:** Ability to design systems that work for 1\.4 billion people.
* **Agile \& Resilient:** Comfortable navigating the complexities of both high\-tech labs and rural ground deployments.
* **Social Impact Driven:** Passionate about using technology to create mass employment and empower rural entrepreneurs.
Job Types: Full\-time, Internship
Pay: ₹100,000\.00 \- ₹150,000\.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person