Brand Marketing Principal Software Engineer – Mobile & Cloud Platforms

RYOBI Tools; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RYOBI Tools is seeking a Brand Marketing Principal Software Engineer specializing in Mobile & Cloud Platforms. This role will lead the design and implementation of customer-facing mobile applications and cloud infrastructure, requiring deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders, driving innovation in marketing technology utilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Leadership over cross-functional technical teams.
• Familiarity with Kotlin and Swift for mobile development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of mobile backend infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Drive planning and coordination across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

GCP

Backend system design

Mobile development ecosystems

Third-party API integration

BLE communication protocols

Problem-solving

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Equivalent years of work experience

Job description

Job Description:

The Brand Marketing Principal Software Engineer – Mobile & Cloud Platforms is responsible for guiding the architecture, planning, and implementation of our customer-facing mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, and backend systems. This individual will work across technical domains to ensure a scalable and cohesive technology foundation that supports application growth, IoT integrations, and marketing technology utilities. The ideal candidate will be a high-performing contributor who brings both hands-on technical depth and the judgment to drive engineering decisions aligned with long-term product goals. This role requires strong communication skills, particularly when navigating technical feasibility with non-technical stakeholders.

Work Performed

• Lead architectural design and development of mobile backend infrastructure, marketing utilities, and cloud services·
• Define and enforce code quality standards, development best practices, and peer review protocols·
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and roadmaps·
• Evaluate, integrate, and maintain third-party platforms and APIs to support application and campaign functionality·
• Guide BLE and IoT system integrations with mobile applications and backend telemetry support·
• Drive planning and coordination across a cross-functional team of mobile, backend, and DevOps engineers·
• Lead the design of MarTech utilities and data activations, ensuring alignment with marketing and customer experience goals

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems (or related field), or equivalent years of work experience
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience, including leadership over cross-functional technical teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, GCP, and backend system design
• Experience with mobile development ecosystems (Kotlin, Swift) and related backend support
• Proven ability to research and integrate third-party APIs and platforms without dependency on external consultants
• Familiarity with BLE communication protocols and IoT infrastructure development
• Bonus: foundational knowledge in ERP mechanics, MDM strategies, and structured data systems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Strong aptitude for independent problem-solving and team mentorship