Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

**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** * * * **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