About this role
Job Description: Role: Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Camera & Smart Devices Location: Shenzhen, China Reporting to: CTO / Head of Product (India)
About Client: Our client is one of India’s leading smart device brands spanning Home Security, Auto Security (India’s #1 dashcam brand), and emerging Smart Appliances. They design products end-to-end with strong in-house firmware, cloud, app, and AI capabilities, partnering with best-in-class ODMs in China for hardware execution.
About Role: To act as our client’s on-ground technical owner in China, driving ODM-led product development, improving NPI predictability, and tracking component and technology trends ahead of the curve. Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end execution of camera product programs (EVT → DVT → PVT → MP)
- Act as technical interface between our client and ODMs, SoC vendors, module suppliers
- Drive issue resolution across hardware, firmware, optics, RF, power, and Wi-Fi performance
- Track trends in sensors, ISP , connectivity (Wi-Fi / 4G), and cost-down opportunities
- Support manufacturing readiness, quality, and cost control
Target Candidate Profile:
- 8–15 years of experience in camera / IoT / smart hardware development
- Mandatory hands-on experience in Wi-Fi camera products** (home security cameras, doorbells, PTZ cameras)
- Strong ODM-facing experience in Shenzhen / Dongguan
- Background in Tuya ecosystem, Imou, Ezviz, Dahua, Hikvision, Xiaomi, TP-Link, or similar
- Deep understanding of sensors, optics, ISP , Wi-Fi stack, and camera SoCs
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
What This Role Is Not:
- This is not a sourcing-only, QA-only, or junior coordination role. This is a senior execution and ownership role.
Success Metrics (12–18 Months)
- 20–30% improvement in NPI predictability
- Fewer late-stage design changes
- Improved camera performance and Wi-Fi reliability consistency
- Stronger ODM accountability