Principal Mobile Architect

Fieldpiece Instruments; Kamas (UT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

Fieldpiece Instruments seeks a Principal Mobile Architect to own the architecture and technical direction for our native iOS and Android apps. You will lead the build of in-house mobile capabilities, linking apps with Bluetooth/BLE devices, cloud services, APIs, and data platforms while remaining hands-on.

This role requires 8+ years in software development with 2+ years in leadership, strong Swift/Obj-C and Kotlin/Java expertise, and experience with AWS, security, CI/CD, testing, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development with 2+ years in technical leadership.
• Proven experience building production-grade native iOS and Android apps.
• Strong knowledge of mobile architecture, security, testing, and release management.
• Experience with AWS, cloud architecture, APIs, and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and technical direction for native mobile apps.
• Establish in-house mobile engineering capability and standards.
• Lead design and code reviews and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Collaborate with product, UX, cloud, and data teams; drive delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mobile architecture

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

AWS / Cloud

Bluetooth/BLE

IoT / sensors

APIs / backend

CI/CD / Testing

Security / performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

AWS

Bluetooth/BLE

CI/CD tools

APIs / RESTful

Job description

Build the in-house mobile engineering capability behind Fieldpiece’s connected products.Fieldpiece is looking for an experienced Principal Mobile Architect to become our first in-house mobile engineering hire and lead the technical architecture and development of our native iOS and Android solutions. You’ll work closely with external teams while establishing stronger internal technical ownership. You’ll define the mobile architecture and technical strategy while remaining hands-on—developing critical components, solving complex engineering problems, and setting the technical foundation for our future internal mobile team. Our mobile applications sit at the center of a connected ecosystem spanning mobile, Bluetooth/BLE-enabled tools and sensors, cloud services, APIs, data platforms, and SaaS/DaaS capabilities.Fieldpiece is a privately held, global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments. We're known for developing innovative products that technicians rely on every day - and for investing in our people, our technology, and our future. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers.This position can be in our Orange, CA office (moving to Tustin, CA in 2028) or Park City, UT office (moving to Heber City, UT in 2027). We offer a hybrid work schedule with a typical 3 days/week onsite. Additional onsite days may be required for team collaboration, planning sessions, or other business needs. Travel is expected to be up to 10%.What You’ll DoOwn 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.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field8+ 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.Even Better If You HaveLarge-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 technologyWhy You'll Enjoy Working at FieldpieceAs a privately held company, we invest for the long term—in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short-term results.Make a meaningful impact in a company where your ideas are heard, your expertise is valued, and your contributions help shape the future of our products and business.Benefits & PerksWe believe great work starts with supporting our employees. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to promote your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunityHighly subsidized comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company match and immediate vestingGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysHire to Retire philosophy - Individual Development Plans for everyone and a commitment to support career developmentFlexible 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.Our CultureAt Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day.We believe in:Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team.Urgency – We move quickly, stay agile, and focus on what matters most.Respect – We value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with professionalism and integrity.Trust – We build strong relationships through accountability and transparency.Learning – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect.At Fieldpiece, we're building more than innovative products - we're building careers. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your contributions are recognized, we'd love to meet you.EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disabilitya