Principal Mobile Architect
About The Position
Fieldpiece is seeking an experienced Principal Mobile Architect to establish and lead the in-house mobile engineering capability for its connected products. This role involves defining the technical architecture and strategy for native iOS and Android applications, while remaining hands-on in developing critical components and solving complex engineering challenges. The mobile applications are central to Fieldpiece's connected ecosystem, integrating with mobile devices, Bluetooth/BLE-enabled tools, cloud services, APIs, and data platforms. Fieldpiece is a global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments, recognized for innovation and investment in its people and technology. The company has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is located in either the Orange, CA office (relocating to Tustin, CA in 2028) or the Park City, UT office (relocating to Heber City, UT in 2027).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of software development experience with at least 2+ years as a technical leader architecting and building complex, production-grade native iOS and Android mobile applications.
- Strong experience with Swift/Objective-C and/or Kotlin/Java.
- Experience with AWS, cloud architecture, SaaS/DaaS, and data platforms.
- Expertise with Bluetooth/BLE, IoT, connected devices, sensors, or hardware products.
- Experience integrating mobile applications with APIs, cloud services, backend platforms, and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of mobile architecture, security, performance, data synchronization, testing, mobile CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and release management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across teams – internally and externally.
Nice To Haves
- Large-scale applications or complex device/cloud integrations.
- Using AI-assisted or agentic development tools to improve engineering productivity.
- Experience with HVACR, IoT, connected products, or field-service technology
Responsibilities
- Own the architecture and technical direction for our native iOS and Android applications.
- Establish and build in-house mobile engineering capabilities.
- Architect and develop solutions connecting mobile apps with Bluetooth/BLE devices, cloud services, APIs, and data platforms while providing hands-on development and solving complex technical problems.
- Establish mobile architecture standards, coding practices, development frameworks, technical guardrails, and lead design and code reviews.
- Make key technical decisions balancing scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and speed.
- Partner with Product, UX, embedded, cloud, and data teams to deliver integrated connected-product experiences.
- Apply AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve development, testing, debugging, and code quality.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Highly subsidized comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career development
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Music program – music rooms in all US offices with onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California (classes can be streamed for other offices)
- Recognition programs, launch parties and team building events to share successes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
