Principal Creative Technologist

Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree preferred, majoring in Product Design/Design Engineering, SW and HW, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
16+ years experience in designing and building embedded devices, mobile, web, cloud-based applications or equivalent
Expert in application and software service programming languages; Deep knowledge in mobile (android), web (java, javascript, python, node, html), embedded (FreeRTOS), analytics, DevOps and MLOPs
Strong understanding of design thinking, design principles, and experience design best practices and their applications
Knowledge of current design software and techniques in both 2D and 3D and experience in tools for integrating new technology into a digital product solution with SW/HW product requirements
Broad engineering competence and in-depth technical knowledge of comprehensive software systems, as well as demonstrated experience of successfully planning, organizing and conducting software development projects in a dynamic environment
Develop new techniques and processes to audit technologies
Hands-on approach, flexible & agile, and comfortable experimenting with a fresh, original perspective

Expected to lead projects and engage with a variety of stakeholders to get input and assess options
Define new product platforms, architectures, strategies to architect and develop the best technical design approach and development of digital solutions and products via working closely with all aspects of the organization including management, engineers, UX/UI designers, programmers, SW quality etc
Drive platform research and experimentation, concept exploration, prototyping, and ideation within the creative process for crafting user experiences in software and services delivered through modern web technologies
Prepare technical requirements and software design specifications
Strengthen partnerships with internal stakeholders, team, and the business as you identify targets and strategic areas of growth
Prototyping of new concepts in both physical and digital design
Communicate with other design and business functions, have excellent presentation skills, and participate as an active member in creative workshops and ideation sessions
Have a differentiated point of view and innovative thinking on a variety of product categories to inspire colleagues
Contribute to team development (at times making vital considerations for the team versus individual)
Travel International and Domestic and work overtime when needed