We are looking for a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Ghaziabad office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in C, C++ and RTOS to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 11 to 15 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Leela Dairy is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer at Leela Dairy, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Define and improve processes, standards and ways of working across the team.
- Lead by example, setting a high bar for quality, collaboration and professionalism.
- Translate strategy into concrete plans and measurable outcomes for the team.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
What we're looking for
11-15 years of professional experience in a Embedded Systems Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of C, C++ and RTOS
B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Leela Dairy, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Provident Fund (PF) contributions and gratuity in line with statutory requirements, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
Education
B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics Engineering