Weekday AI

Proactive software engineer recruitment via referrals

Vice President - R&D

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, India₹6M - ₹10MIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunication Engineering from a reputed institution.
15–20+ years of experience in electronics design, product development, system engineering, or related technology domains.
Strong understanding of the semiconductor and electronics component ecosystem.
Deep exposure to automotive, electrical, and electronics architectures.
Proven experience building and leading technology, design, and engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to establish new business capabilities, drive innovation, and deliver measurable commercial growth.
Strong techno-commercial expertise, including budget management, business planning, and profit-and-loss ownership.
Established industry relationships across original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, integrated design houses, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.
Understanding of emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.
A postgraduate qualification in Technology, Engineering, or Design is preferred.
Experience establishing an Innovation Centre, Application Engineering function, or electronics Design House is preferred.
Experience setting up or scaling a testing laboratory is preferred.
Active involvement with relevant industry bodies, technical forums, or professional associations is preferred.
Experience serving customers across multiple industries and international markets is preferred.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
Strategic thinking with analytical and commercial acumen.
Proactive, assertive approach and comfort driving change.
Innovative and customer-centric approach to problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting industry relationships.
Inspiring leadership style focused on collaboration, talent development, and business outcomes.
Electronics design, system engineering, and semiconductor ecosystem knowledge are must-have skills.
Innovation, application engineering, and design house experience are good-to-have skills.

Responsibilities

Establish and scale a profitable Innovation Centre and Design House serving customers across India and international markets.
Drive innovation-led demand creation by developing technology solutions aligned with customer requirements and emerging market opportunities.
Identify new business opportunities and build differentiated offerings beyond conventional electronics component distribution.
Develop long-term technology roadmaps and evaluate future-focused innovation opportunities.
Build and scale a profitable Application Engineering business delivering end-to-end customer solutions.
Oversee in-house electronics design, system engineering, prototyping, and development of fully functional electronic boards across industry segments.
Strengthen design and development capabilities to support original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, integrated design houses, and other industry customers.
Evaluate the feasibility of establishing and scaling a world-class testing laboratory in alignment with business strategy.
Own the department’s budget, financial performance, commercial outcomes, and overall profit and loss.
Develop sustainable business models for the Innovation Centre, Application Engineering, and Design House.
Drive operational efficiency, resource optimisation, and profitable business growth.
Lead organisational change and scale operations effectively in a dynamic and complex business environment.
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary design and engineering teams.
Establish a high-performance culture focused on innovation, customer satisfaction, accountability, and execution excellence.
Drive capability development, talent retention, succession planning, and organisational readiness for growth.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define technology-led market strategies.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, integrated design houses, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Strengthen the organisation’s technology brand through customer engagement, industry collaboration, and innovation initiatives.
Stay informed about emerging technology trends, industry regulations, standards, and market developments.
Represent the organisation in relevant industry forums and professional associations.

Vice President - R&D

Weekday AI · Pune, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21

Salary: INR 6,000,000–10,000,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Weekday's Client via platform

Description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 6000000 - Rs 10000000 (ie INR 60 - 100 LPA)

Min Experience: 15+ years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Vice President – R&D to lead the organisation’s Innovation Centre, Application Engineering, and Design House as a strategic techno-commercial business unit. The role will focus on building innovation-led demand, developing customer-centric electronics design capabilities, and expanding the organisation’s value proposition beyond traditional distribution through technology-driven solutions and strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in electronics design and semiconductor systems with strong business acumen, commercial ownership, and proven leadership experience. This individual will be responsible for building scalable engineering capabilities, developing profitable business verticals, and strengthening the organisation’s position as a technology and innovation partner for customers in India and global markets.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Innovation & Business Development

Establish and scale a profitable Innovation Centre and Design House serving customers across India and international markets.
Drive innovation-led demand creation by developing technology solutions aligned with customer requirements and emerging market opportunities.
Identify new business opportunities and build differentiated offerings beyond conventional electronics component distribution.
Develop long-term technology roadmaps and evaluate future-focused innovation opportunities.

2. Application Engineering & Design Solutions

Build and scale a profitable Application Engineering business delivering end-to-end customer solutions.
Oversee in-house electronics design, system engineering, prototyping, and development of fully functional electronic boards across industry segments.
Strengthen design and development capabilities to support OEMs, ODMs, IDHs, and other industry customers.
Evaluate the feasibility of establishing and scaling a world-class testing laboratory in alignment with business strategy.

3. Business & P&L Ownership

Own the department’s budget, financial performance, commercial outcomes, and overall profit and loss.
Develop sustainable business models for the Innovation Centre, Application Engineering, and Design House.
Drive operational efficiency, resource optimisation, and profitable business growth.
Lead organisational change and scale operations effectively in a dynamic and complex business environment.

4. Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary design and engineering teams.
Establish a high-performance culture focused on innovation, customer satisfaction, accountability, and execution excellence.
Drive capability development, talent retention, succession planning, and organisational readiness for growth.

5. Strategic Partnerships & Market Positioning

Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define technology-led market strategies.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, OEMs, ODMs, IDHs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Strengthen the organisation’s technology brand through customer engagement, industry collaboration, and innovation initiatives.
Stay informed about emerging technology trends, industry regulations, standards, and market developments.
Represent the organisation in relevant industry forums and professional associations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunication Engineering from a reputed institution.
15–20+ years of experience in electronics design, product development, system engineering, or related technology domains.
Strong understanding of the semiconductor and electronics component ecosystem.
Deep exposure to automotive, electrical, and electronics architectures.
Proven experience in building and leading technology, design, and engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to establish new business capabilities, drive innovation, and deliver measurable commercial growth.
Strong techno-commercial expertise, including budget management, business planning, and P&L ownership.
Established industry relationships across OEMs, ODMs, IDHs, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.
Understanding of emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Excellent strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Good-to-Have Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in Technology, Engineering, or Design.
Experience establishing an Innovation Centre, Application Engineering function, or electronics Design House.
Experience setting up or scaling a testing laboratory.
Active involvement with relevant industry bodies, technical forums, or professional associations.
Experience serving customers across multiple industries and international markets.

Leadership Attributes

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
Strategic thinker with analytical and commercial acumen.
Proactive, assertive, and comfortable driving change.
Innovative and customer-centric approach to problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting industry relationships.
Inspiring leadership style with a focus on collaboration, talent development, and business outcomes.

Key Skills

Must-have: Electronics Design, System Engineering, Semiconductor Ecosystem.

Good-to-have: Innovation, Application Engineering, Design House.

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About the Company

Weekday AI

Proactive software engineer recruitment via referrals

Weekday.works helps companies hire software engineers through proactive outreach and peer-recommended candidates. Its platform automates tracking, pipeline management, and provides weekly updates, while it actively identifies engineers via peer networks, reaches out, shortlists, checks references, and schedules interviews. Differentiators include peer-backed vetting instead of traditional job boards, proactive outreach, and a passive-income reference feature that monetizes referrals. The goal is to reduce the time and effort of hiring by connecting companies with pre-vetted engineers who are open to new opportunities through a network-driven approach.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $2.3M
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
Founded: 2021

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