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- Careers | Blaze Automation
Blaze ensures flawless results with Six Sigma quality metrics and comprehensive testing for IoT products. Our certified team provides ICT, functional, and automated testing across embedded systems, web apps, and mobile solutions, ensuring design validation and compliance for industry standards like Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi. CAREERS Shape the Future of Smart Living If you’re ready to create impact and be part of cutting-edge IoT and energy solutions, this is where your journey begins. About Blaze Blaze is at the forefront of IoT innovation, developing intelligent solutions that make homes, buildings, and cities smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient. This isn’t just a job, it’s your chance to contribute to transformative technology, shaping how the world lives and consumes energy. Our groundbreaking platforms in IoT, energy management, and automation position us at the cutting edge of innovation. We’re inviting forward-thinkers and visionaries to be part of this journey. Here, you’ll work with industry leaders, explore breakthrough technologies, and leave your mark on the global smart-tech landscape. Why Choose Blaze ? Join the Innovation Be part of revolutionary projects that redefine energy efficiency, automation, and smart living worldwide. Inspire and Be Inspired Collaborate with brilliant minds and a passionate team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and integrity. Grow With Us Accelerate your career in a supportive environment designed for professional development and personal growth. Make a Real Impact Help build solutions that conserve energy, optimize living, and create sustainable smart cities for future generations. Current Openings UI UX Designer Hyderabad Full-Time Preferred: 2+ Years 03 Sep 2025 Apply Now Web Developer Remote Part-Time Preferred: 2-3 Years 03 Sep 2025 Apply Now iOS App Developer Hybrid Contract Preferred: 2-4 Years 03 Sep 2025 Apply Now Jr. Android Developer Hyderabad Contract Preferred: 3+ Years 03 Sep 2025 Apply Now Jr. Android Developer Apply Now We are looking for a Junior Android Developer to assist in designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications. The role involves working closely with the team to implement features, fix bugs, and improve app performance and user experience. Hyderabad (Onsite) Permanent Openings: 1 Preferred: 0-2 Years Posted on: 09 Jan 2026 QA Engineer Apply Now We are seeking a QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of applications through effective testing practices. The role involves close collaboration with development teams to identify defects and enhance overall product quality. Hyderabad (Onsite) Full-Time Openings 2 Preferred: 2-5 Years Posted on: 09 Jan 2026 Manufacturing Quality Control Engineer Apply Now We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Control Engineer to ensure products meet quality standards through inspections, testing, and process audits. The role focuses on monitoring manufacturing processes, identifying defects, and driving continuous quality improvements. Bangalore (Onsite) Part-Time Openings 1 Preferred: 3-5 Years Posted on: 09 Jan 2026
- Careers form | Blaze Automation
Get in touch with Blaze for inquiries, support, or partnership opportunities. Our Contact Us page provides easy access to reach our team and learn how we can help you with IoT, smart home solutions, and energy management. Apply Now! Have a question, feedback, or inquiry about our products? Fill out the form, We're here to assist you! First name * Last name * Phone number* Email * Company name* Country* Choose one Type of business* Choose one Type of inquiry * Any message for us? Submit Position Applying for Position Applying For* Choose the position Personal Information Name* Email Address* Mobile Number* Current Location / City* Professional Details Current/Last Company* Total Experience* Choose your experience Relevant Experience* Choose your experience Current Salary CTC (₹ / year)* Expected Salary CTC (₹ / year)* Notice Period* Choose one Skills & Qualifications Highest Educational Qualification* Choose your highest educational qualification Key Skills Certifications (if any) Documents upload & Work Links Portfolio Link / GitHub Link Upload Resume/CV Upload* Upload I agree to the company’s Privacy Policy and consent to processing my personal data. * Submit Application
- Press: India Electronics Week | Blaze Automation
Stay updated with the latest trends, announcements, and innovations in IoT, smart home technology, energy management, and more. Blaze’s News section brings you the most relevant and timely information shaping the future of connected ecosystems. Press releases Blaze Automation , a leading Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) in the IoT Industry today announced it has integrated Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) technology into its Edge Gateways and platforms. The highest level of security is generation of entropy at the edge. This move positions Blaze Automation as one of the first companies to harness quantum physics for cyber security. The timing is critical: with over 25 billion connected devices in use today (projected to reach 50 billion by 2030) and an estimated 98% of their data traffic unencrypted, the need for stronger security in everyday gadgets has never been greater. In cybersecurity, true randomness at the edge (known as entropy ) is critical. As one industry statement explains, “Entropy creates completely unpredictable strings of random numbers, making it exceptionally difficult for bad actors to predict patterns and hack into systems”. Because Blaze’s QRNG approach uses dedicated hardware to generate entropy, it removes a potential weak link. Every Blaze AI Ready Edge Gateway will carry its own mini quantum random generator, greatly reducing the chance of vulnerabilities. By embracing QRNG now, Blaze is giving its customers a head start on quantum-ready security. It also underscores Blaze’s reputation as a forward-looking innovator - effectively bringing cutting-edge research out of the lab and into the living room. Sridhar Ponugupati, CEO of Blaze Automation, said, “Our customers and partners entrust us with the safety of their data, and we take that responsibility to heart. By embedding quantum-grade randomness into our products, we are adding an invisible but powerful shield for every customer we power. It means peace of mind for our customers and partners, a new benchmark for security in the industry. We are proud to be pioneering this technology, and we believe it will soon become the norm as people demand stronger protection.” For Blaze’s partners and OEM clients, the integration of QRNG opens new opportunities as well. Companies building on Blaze’s designed hardware can offer quantum-level security to their customers, helping them stand out in a crowded market. As industry research notes, the traditional cost and integration barriers to such advanced security are falling, allowing organizations to differentiate themselves by protecting their investments with top-end quantum safeguards. Blaze Automation’s move embodies this trend by making state-of-the-art security practical for everyday life. Blaze is attending India Electronics Week Bangalore, India | 24th September 2025
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- B.One In-Wall Pico Relay: Small Device, Big Breakthrough in Smart Automation
As the smart home landscape rapidly evolves, the challenge isn’t just innovation — it’s integration. Retrofitting connected technology into tight electrical enclosures and older infrastructure remains one of the most overlooked pain points. Enter Blaze Automation’s B.One In-Wall Pico Relay — a product that proves compact design doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance. At just 17.6 mm thin , this ultra-slim module redefines how and where intelligent automation can be deployed. Reimagining What Fits Inside a Wall Most standard junction boxes are too shallow for conventional smart relays. Space constraints have always limited what’s possible behind existing switches, especially in legacy buildings. That’s exactly where the B.One Pico Relay delivers. With its incredibly compact form factor, it installs effortlessly behind switches and outlets - no messy surface-mounted boxes or complicated rewiring required. It’s a seamless way to upgrade traditional switchboards into smart, connected control panels without altering their appearance or layout. But don’t let the size fool you. The Pico Relay is packed with capabilities that rival much larger devices. It supports Wi-Fi or Zigbee , handles loads up to 16A , and includes built-in protection against overheating, overload, and voltage fluctuations . All of this is wrapped into a form factor that makes it ideal for OEMs and system integrators looking for efficient, certifiable, and space-saving solutions. Smart Functionality in the Tightest Spaces From smart homes to commercial retrofits, the applications are as diverse as they are impactful. The Pico Relay is the go-to solution for installations where conventional relays simply won’t fit - such as shallow junction boxes , narrow switchboards , or multi-relay gang boxes . It allows users to transform ordinary switches into smart ones while maintaining their original look and feel. Integrators can use it to power smart lighting scenes, automate fans or appliances, and enable energy monitoring — all while reducing the footprint of their automation stack. Its stealth design not only saves space but simplifies deployment across both new and retrofit projects. Multiple Pico Relays can even be installed side-by-side within a single gang box to support multi-channel control, making them ideal for compact, high-efficiency smart home builds. Built by Blaze, Built for What’s Next At the core of this innovation is Blaze Automation’s mission: building powerful automation hardware that’s as elegant as it is effective. The Pico Relay is a product of that philosophy — not just smaller, but smarter. It’s designed, engineered, and manufactured to meet strict quality and performance benchmarks that Blaze customers worldwide have come to trust. For OEM partners, the Pico Relay offers a performance boost with minimal redesign. For integrators, it reduces complexity and expands installation possibilities. And for users, it offers a powerful, invisible layer of automation that enhances comfort, efficiency, and control. Blaze Automation’s B.One In-Wall Pico Relay is a benchmark for where smart technology is heading - slimmer, smarter, and seamlessly embedded into the spaces we live and work in. Ready to make your infrastructure smarter without compromise? Let’s talk. Blaze Automation is here to help you bring precision-engineered, space-optimized intelligence to your next project — one switchboard at a time.
- Securing the IoT Edge with Quantum Randomness
The Internet of Things is exploding – over 25 billion devices today and an estimated 50 billion by 2030. Everything from smart bulbs to industrial sensors is online, often handling sensitive data. Yet most of this traffic is unprotected (roughly 98% unencrypted), making IoT devices easy targets. In fact, low-cost devices with weak or no encryption are “often targeted by cyberattacks due to weak encryption and authentication”. In this landscape, securing data at the edge is vital. One crucial ingredient is randomness – the unpredictability that underpins strong encryption. By adding quantum-enhanced random number generation to its AI-ready Edge gateways, Blaze Automation is helping to raise the bar for IoT security. Why Randomness (Entropy) Matters In cryptography, entropy is essentially the “randomness” used to create secure keys. Think of it as rolling a die: the more unpredictable the roll, the more secure the resulting code. As one security blog puts it, entropy is “a measure of the randomness or unpredictability of data” used to generate keys. Without enough entropy, keys can be guessed or brute-forced. In practice, IoT devices use random numbers to create encryption keys, digital signatures, and other cryptographic safeguards. For example, Encryption keys are “comprised of random numbers that should be impossible to predict,” and that “the greater the degree of randomness, the better protected information will be”. In short, high-quality randomness is the foundation of strong encryption. If the random bits are predictable or poor, even military-grade algorithms can be undermined. Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) to the Rescue Traditional random number generators (RNGs) in computers are often pseudo-random (based on algorithms) or limited by physical sensors. They can suffer bias or depletion of entropy. By contrast, Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) harness fundamental quantum phenomena (like photon behavior) to produce truly unpredictable bits. These bits are not repeatable or correlated – even the hardware manufacturer can’t predict them – making them ideal for cryptography. Unlike classical RNGs, QRNGs are essentially immune to environmental noise or manipulation. Importantly, QRNGs are built for the quantum era. In practice, that means QRNG-produced keys are strongest, by ensuring every key on the gateway starts from genuine quantum entropy, Blaze’s new gateways help guard against both today’s threats and tomorrow’s quantum-powered attacks. Blaze’s QRNG-Enhanced Edge Gateways Blaze’s AI-ready Edge Gateway (Edge 2.0) with built-in QRNG. Our gateways support dozens of IoT protocols – Wi‑Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Z‑Wave, Zigbee, BLE/Bluetooth, LTE (CAT M1/NB‑IoT), Ethernet, and more– making them the central hub of any smart installation. They pack powerful processors and can run AI workloads locally, offloading tasks from the cloud. Critically, they encrypt data locally: Blaze’s Edge Gateway provides “secure data management with military-grade encryption at the edge”. Now, Blaze has taken security even further by adding a hardware QRNG chip inside the gateway. This means every time the gateway generates an encryption key, it comes from fundamentally random quantum bits. No longer does the device rely solely on software RNG or other entropy sources that might be weak – it has its own true entropy generator. In practice, this equips the entire IoT network with a hardware root-of-trust . Blaze’s customers can be confident that their data is encrypted with keys that even advanced attackers cannot predict or replicate. Benefits for You and Your Customers Blaze’s integration of QRNG into edge gateways delivers multiple customer benefits: Stronger Encryption: Keys start from quantum randomness, making them virtually unpredictable. This raises the bar on security – even if someone intercepts the data, cracking it is far harder when keys have maximal entropy. Post-Quantum Ready: Conventional RNGs (tied to today’s crypto algorithms like RSA/ECC) could be broken by future quantum computers. A QRNG puts you ahead: as one study explains, QRNGs are “essential for post-quantum security frameworks and next-generation encryption methods”. In short, your gateways are ready for the cryptographic challenges of tomorrow. Future-Proof Scalability: QRNGs can be deployed across an entire IoT network – on devices, in the cloud, or in mix-and-match architectures. Blaze gateways with QRNG can scale from small smart homes to large industrial IoT sites. The same quantum entropy source can help secure thousands of devices without a hitch, giving your solution future-proof scalability. Trusted Differentiation: By using quantum hardware at the edge, you offer a unique security value. This can be a powerful selling point to end-customers and partners who demand the highest trust (think healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure). Blaze’s QRNG-enabled gateways give your products a competitive edge – you’re not just more secure today, you’re staying ahead of the curve.
- Why Matter Matters: Future‑Proof, Secure, and Interoperable Smart Homes
What Is Matter and Why It Matters in IoT Matter is a new open smart-home connectivity standard created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (led by Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, and others) to fix the fragmentation in IoT. It enables easier, more secure, and more reliable communication between devices, apps, and cloud services across different brands. In practical terms, a Matter-certified device can work with all major ecosystems (Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, etc.) via a single protocol. This means manufacturers no longer need to build multiple versions of the same product for different platforms, and consumers get a unified experience regardless of which phone or voice assistant they use. Matter is also designed for local operation – devices can communicate on your local network without requiring constant cloud access, improving speed and reliability for core functions. In short, Matter standardizes IoT interoperability , benefiting everyone in the ecosystem. (Previously, each smart device vendor had its own onboarding process and proprietary integration, forcing device makers to maintain different firmware and certifications for each ecosystem – an expensive and complex endeavor. Matter addresses this challenge by providing one common standard for all.) Key Benefits of Adopting Matter for Smart Devices and Manufacturers Universal Compatibility: Matter enables devices from different manufacturers to seamlessly work together under one standard. A Matter-enabled light bulb or thermostat will interoperate with any Matter controller or app, regardless of brand, ending the compatibility guessing game for consumers. For example, a new smart lock that speaks Matter can be controlled by Apple’s, Google’s, or Amazon’s smart home apps out-of-the-box, greatly expanding its market reach. Future-Proofing: Backed by all the industry giants and governed by an alliance, Matter is poised to be the long-term foundation for smart home connectivity. Its open, evolving nature means new device types and improvements are regularly added (Matter 1.4 in late 2024 expanded support to more categories like home appliances, and energy management devices). Adopting Matter helps future-proof devices against shifting ecosystem trends, ensuring they remain relevant and compatible for years to come. Enhanced Security: Matter was built with security “baked in” from day one. All Matter interactions require robust encryption and verified device identities. Every Matter device carries a unique cryptographic certificate issued by the manufacturer and signed by a trusted authority, so devices can prove they are authentic and not cloned or tampered. During setup, devices undergo an attestation process and only join the network after their credentials are validated. All communication on a Matter network is end-to-end encrypted and authenticated, preventing eavesdropping or unauthorized commands. In essence, Matter devices adhere to a zero-trust security model – no default passwords or “anonymous” access – making smart homes far more resilient to attacks. Seamless User Experience (Multi-Admin Support): With Matter, consumers enjoy simplified setup and control of devices. There’s a standard commissioning method (typically scanning a QR code) that works across all Matter devices, so onboarding new gadgets is straightforward. Once on the network, devices can be controlled from any ecosystem simultaneously. Matter’s multi-admin feature allows multiple apps/platforms to share control of the same device at the same time – for instance, a Matter smart plug could be managed by Amazon Alexa and Google Home simultaneously without re-pairing. This flexibility lets users mix and match platforms (or allow multiple family members to use their preferred assistants) for a truly frictionless experience. As AWS IoT experts note, Matter provides unified device management across ecosystems, eliminating the need for product-specific apps. The result is a more intuitive and hassle-free smart home that encourages broader adoption. Cost Savings & Simplified Development: For device manufacturers, Matter dramatically streamlines product development and support. Instead of engineering and certifying separate versions of a device for different ecosystems (one for Apple’s HomeKit, another for Works with Alexa, etc.), vendors can invest in a single Matter integration and certification that covers all platforms. This reduces engineering effort, testing, and maintenance overhead. It also simplifies inventory since one SKU can serve all markets. Additionally, Matter’s specification is open-source with a royalty-free SDK, which lowers licensing costs and provides a common foundation to build on. Overall, adopting Matter can cut time-to-market and long-term support costs, letting companies focus more on innovation and product quality rather than chasing multiple standards. Real-World Momentum and Early Adopters Matter only officially launched in late 2022, but it has gained significant momentum in the smart home industry. Every major smart home platform has rolled out support for Matter. In fact, most ecosystem providers enabled Matter compatibility via software updates to their existing hubs and speakers in 2023. For example, Apple’s HomePod Mini, Google’s Nest Hub, Amazon Echo devices, and Samsung SmartThings hubs all now act as Matter controllers (and Thread border routers in many cases) to onboard and manage Matter devices. This means if you buy a new Matter-enabled smart bulb or door sensor, you can set it up directly using any of these platforms. Consumers no longer have to worry about whether a device is “Works with Alexa” or “Works with Google” – if it’s Matter-certified, it works with all . On the device side, hundreds of products across many categories are quickly becoming Matter-compatible. The Matter 1.4 specification (released Nov 2024) expanded support to cover most common smart home device types, including lights, plugs, locks, thermostats, blinds, sensors, TVs, appliances, and more. Forward-looking manufacturers like Nanoleaf, Eve, and Philips Hue have announced firmware updates or new models to bring Matter support to their lighting and sensor products, and many new devices are launching with Matter out-of-the-box. While not every legacy device is upgraded yet, the trend is clear – Matter is rapidly becoming the baseline for connectivity in new smart home gadgets. The standard’s promise of local control, better security, and cross-platform control is driving broad industry adoption and investment. (It’s worth noting that Matter coexists with existing technologies: for example, bridges can link non-IP devices (like Zigbee or Z-Wave sensors) into a Matter network. This helps protect consumers’ existing device investments during the transition to Matter.) Key Technical Features of the Matter Protocol From an engineering perspective, Matter introduces a modern, robust foundation for IoT devices. Some of its notable technical features include: IP-Based Networking (IPv6): Unlike traditional home automation protocols that are vendor-specific, Matter runs over standard Internet Protocol. Matter devices are IP-addressable and communicate using IPv6, whether over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Thread wireless mesh. Thread is a low-power IEEE 802.15.4 mesh network that Matter uses for sensors and other low-bandwidth devices, while Wi-Fi/Ethernet support higher bandwidth needs – and Matter unifies them at the application layer. By leveraging IP, Matter devices can talk to each other on the local network without proprietary hubs, and they can also interface with cloud services as needed using common networking (e.g. HTTP, mDNS for service discovery). This IP foundation makes Matter networks highly scalable and reliable, and eases integration with existing IT infrastructure. Plus, local IP control ensures your smart home stays functional even if the internet is down. Multi-Admin and Multi-Fabric Support: Matter introduces the concept of fabrics , which are like secure home networks for Matter devices. A fabric can have one or more administrators (controllers) that manage devices. With Matter’s multi-admin capability, a single device can join multiple fabrics – meaning it can be controlled by more than one smart home system at the same time. Technically, a device holds secure credentials for each admin/controller (for example, one for your Apple Home and one for your Alexa). This feature is groundbreaking in that it breaks the old one-ecosystem silo model. You could set up a Matter smart plug with Apple HomeKit and still allow Amazon Alexa to access it, for instance. Matter takes care of ensuring consistent state and security across these connections. For product developers, multi-admin means they no longer have to choose which ecosystems to support – they support Matter and automatically get compatibility with all, concurrently. Secure by Design Architecture: Security is a first-class element in Matter’s architecture. Every device must go through cryptographic attestation when joining a network. As mentioned, manufacturers embed a Device Attestation Certificate (DAC) in each device, signed by a trusted Product Attestation Authority, which the onboarding controller checks against the CSA’s Distributed Compliance Ledger (a blockchain-based registry of certified devices). Only authentic, certified devices are allowed to join. Communication is protected at all stages with strong encryption (using AES-128 and SHA-256 in Matter’s secure messaging), and there are no default passwords – pairing requires a per-device setup code and an exchange of cryptographic keys (PASE and CASE protocols for commissioning and operational sessions). Matter also enforces fine-grained access control: devices carry Access Control Lists that specify which other devices/users can control them and in what way. Combined, these measures ensure trusted devices, secure control, and encrypted communication throughout the system. For the end user, this means a much harder target for hackers – a compromised camera or bulb cannot be used to infiltrate your network, and rogue devices can’t just join without permission. For product makers, Matter’s security framework provides a clear path to implementing best-in-class IoT security without having to invent it from scratch. Standardized Setup and Operation: Matter defines a uniform device data model and interaction model, based on a cluster (feature) library much like Zigbee’s. This means a light bulb or door lock from different vendors will expose the same standard functionality to controllers. Developers can use the open-source Matter SDK (under Apache license) to implement the standard device behaviors, which accelerates development and ensures interoperability. Device commissioning is standardized too – typically using Bluetooth Low Energy or Wi-Fi for initial onboarding, initiated by a QR code or numeric code. This consistent approach simplifies the user experience and reduces support issues. Matter also supports OTA (over-the-air) updates and mandatory compliance testing, so devices can be updated for improvements or security patches in a controlled way. All these technical choices contribute to Matter’s goals of simplicity, reliability, and interoperability at scale. (In summary, Matter’s technical stack combines the reliability of local networking with the convenience of a unified application layer , plus a secure handshake and messaging protocol that every device must adhere to. It’s a huge leap from the patchwork of IoT standards we had before.)



