R&D Project Head - IP Surveillance Ecosystem

Role Overview

- We are looking for an experienced R&D leader from the IP surveillance ecosystem to lead the development of next-generation surveillance products, including IP Cameras, NVRs, DVRs, and Video Management solutions.

- The individual will be responsible for defining the product roadmap, building and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, working closely with global ODM/OEM partners, and establishing the complete R&D function from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and lead a multidisciplinary R&D organization covering Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software, Platform Software, QA, and Product Engineering.

- Drive end-to-end product development across IP Cameras, NVRs, DVRs, and surveillance ecosystems.

- Define technology strategy, product architecture, engineering processes, and development roadmaps.

- Collaborate with ODM/OEM partners, including international technology partners, for product development and localization.

- Establish engineering best practices, documentation standards, testing frameworks, and quality processes.

- Lead hiring, capability building, performance management, and team development.

- Work closely with leadership on product strategy, technology investments, and market positioning.

- Drive certification and compliance initiatives including BIS, ER-BIS, STQC, and related regulatory requirements.

- Evaluate emerging technologies in AI-based surveillance, video analytics, face recognition, ANPR, and intelligent monitoring systems.

Required Experience

- 12-18 years of experience in product engineering and R&D leadership.

- Minimum 5+ years of experience within the IP surveillance industry.

- Proven ownership of surveillance product development involving both Cameras and NVR/DVR platforms.

- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning hardware, firmware, and software development.

- Strong understanding of surveillance technologies and ecosystems.

- Experience working with ODM/OEM partners and product localization programs.

- Ability to operate independently in a high-ownership, greenfield environment.

Strong exposure to:

- IP Camera Architecture

- Embedded Linux

- Video Compression Technologies (H.264 / H.265)

- ONVIF, RTSP, Streaming Protocols

- NVR / DVR Platforms

- Video Management Systems (VMS)

- Networked Surveillance Systems

- Product Certification & Compliance Frameworks