Technical Lead - Hardware & Embedded Systems

Technical Lead – Hardware & Embedded Systems

iO Associates is partnering with a growing international technology company developing field‑deployed, sensor‑based hardware products, with data consolidated into a single mobile and web platform used by customers internationally.

They are seeking a hands‑on Tech Lead to take ownership of the hardware and embedded systems function. This is a practical technical leadership role, focused on electronics and embedded/firmware, combining deep hands‑on involvement with team guidance.

Location: Amsterdam
Working Environment: Full time, on-site
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end hardware and embedded R&D, from design through release and ongoing improvement
• Lead and contribute hands‑on to electronics and firmware development, including debugging and troubleshooting
• Act as escalation point for complex product and field issues
• Own OTA releases, testing, validation, and hardware certification/compliance
• Own prioritisation and day‑to‑day coordination across the hardware and embedded team
• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Support hiring, onboarding, and long‑term capability development
• Act as the primary technical interface for hardware and embedded systems, working closely with software, operations, and support teams to improve reliability and field performance

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• Proven experience working in hardware, electronics, or embedded systems, with responsibility at senior or lead level
• Strong hands‑on capability across electronics, firmware development, and hardware product delivery
• Comfortable working directly with hardware and firmware, including debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering equipment
• Experience owning embedded systems development from early design through production and deployment
• Familiarity with OTA update workflows and release processes for embedded or connected products
• Experience contributing to or overseeing testing, validation, and certification for hardware systems
• Ability to define technical direction, structure development work, and drive execution effectively
• Experience supporting and developing engineers through technical guidance, review, and mentoring
• Strong problem solving skills, particularly when dealing with complex technical and product issues
• Background with IoT devices, sensor platforms or connected hardware systems
• Exposure to embedded software and environments (C, Rust, RTOS)
• Familiarity with hardware design tools (Altium, KiCad)

This is a long‑term opportunity within an innovative, product‑led organisation for someone who wants to stay hands‑on, take real technical ownership, and grow their leadership impact over time. Apply now or contact iO Associates for a confidential discussion.