Exaud

The company specializes in custom solutions for embedded systems and applications, mobile applications, wearables, the Internet of Things, AI, and machine learning. Its experience includes automotive, computer vision, game controllers, and digital consumer devices.

Team and Locations

Exaud has 40+ skilled professionals working in a collaborative, international environment. The company is headquartered in Ermesinde, Greater Porto, with additional offices in the United States and the Netherlands.

Exaud's leadership team includes:

• Georg Tubalev — Managing Director
• Nuno Matos — Head of QA
• Tiago Morais — Head of AI and Frontend
• Tiago Borba — Head of IoT and Embedded
• André Lopes — Head of Exaud Lab
• Susana Pinto — Marketing and Business Development
• André Gonçalves — Business Development

Exaud describes its culture as friendly and collaborative, with team events and a weekly Wednesday lunch gathering known as pizza day.

Services include:

• AI development: Chatbot development, machine learning consulting, generative AI, and natural language processing systems.
• Embedded software development: Tailored software engineering for hardware and embedded systems, including Android, Windows CE, and Linux.
• IoT solutions: Solutions for connected products and experiences, including smart homes and connected cars.
• Mobile app development: User-focused applications for Android and iOS.
• Wearable app development: Applications for Android Wear and Apple Watch, combining functionality with style.
• Custom software development: Enterprise-grade solutions incorporating AI/ML, blockchain, and cloud computing.

Project Approach

Exaud's development process includes:

1. Product discovery
2. Requirements specification
3. Development estimate and planning
4. Development
5. Quality assurance
6. Acceptance

Exaud also offers flexible engagement setups, including Time and Materials, Fixed Price, and Dedicated Team arrangements.

Benefits and opportunities include:

• Flexible work hours
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Experience across multiple industries and global companies
• Projects involving mobile, IoT, embedded systems, frontend, backend, DevOps, AI, wearables, blockchain, and other technologies
• Private health insurance for all employees
• Free pizza lunch on Wednesdays
• Friday after-work drinks at the office, especially during summer

Hiring Process

Exaud's hiring process may include:

1. Initial call: Discussion of the role and Exaud, with an opportunity for both sides to get to know each other.
2. Team leader interview: A conversation with the prospective Team Leader about the candidate's background.
3. Skills challenge: For certain roles, candidates may be asked to complete a challenge.
4. Job offer: Successful candidates receive a written offer after completing the stages.

Featured case studies include:

• Fantasmo: E-scooter and e-bike navigation and parking using a Camera Positioning System.
• GiveCare: Swift improvement of the GiveCare app.
• Wellfield: A DeFi innovation hub developed with Exaud in Portugal.
• Presto Wearables: A custom smartwatch solution for restaurant service.
• Livescribe: Android and iOS solutions supporting Livescribe's expansion.

Delivery Principles

Exaud follows agile software development principles and aims to deliver a first working prototype within weeks. Its approach emphasizes clear communication, fast project starts, lean team assembly, integrated expertise, and dedicated support.

Exaud reports a Clutch score of 5 and says many clients have become long-term partners.

• Automotive and manufacturing
• Media and digital education
• Healthcare and life sciences
• High tech and software
• Fintech and financial services
• Retail and logistics

Examples of supported solutions include automotive embedded systems, telemedicine applications, digital diagnostic tools, medical equipment firmware, blockchain contract automation, liquidity management systems, payment processing, inventory tracking, and customer engagement solutions.

Client Types

Exaud works with startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and industry-specific organizations. Its clients span media, retail, automotive, fintech, healthcare, finance, and corporate sectors.

Since 2012, Exaud has worked with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 1000 organizations. Clients and partners mentioned by Exaud include Samsung, Facebook, Google, Presto, Audi, and Ford.