Technical Program Manager; Shenzhen

Job Description:

Role:
Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Camera & Smart Devices

Location:

Shenzhen, China

Reporting to: CTO / Head of Product (India)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 So Cs
• Fluent in Mandarin and English

• This is not a sourcing-only, QA-only, or junior coordination role. This is a senior execution and ownership role.

• 20–30% improvement in NPI predictability
• Fewer late-stage design changes
• Improved camera performance and Wi‑Fi reliability consistency
• Stronger ODM accountability