Mobile Application Software Manager

Description Cardo Systems , the global market leader in wireless communication systems for motorcycle and ski helmets, is seeking a talented and hands-on Mobile Application Software Manager to join our growing R&D department. This is a full-time position based at our headquarters in Ra'anana, reporting directly to the VP of R&D. As Mobile Application Software Manager , you will lead several distributed teams responsible for Cardo’s consumer and OEM mobile applications. Your mission is to transform our mobile organization into an AI-first engineering powerhouse , leveraging modern AI technologies and AI-driven software development practices to deliver exceptional, data-driven experiences for riders worldwide. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute a unified mobile vision across B2C and B2B (OEM) products, aligning with Product Management, UX, Hardware, Cloud, and Data teams. Team Management Lead, mentor, and grow teams of 25–40 engineers and tech leads located in Israel and offshore development centers. Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive engineering culture. AI-First Transformation Drive the adoption of AI-first development methodologies across the mobile organization. Partner with Data Science teams to embed on-device AI/ML, personalization, and predictive capabilities into Cardo’s products. Champion the use of AI-powered engineering tools and workflows throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), improving productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and release efficiency. Architecture & Quality Oversee native iOS and Android codebases (Swift/Kotlin), ensuring scalable and maintainable architecture and development best practices. Establish and enforce architecture standards, code quality processes, and engineering excellence. Lead implementation of automated testing and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bitrise, GitHub Actions, XCTest, Espresso, and Fastlane. Release Excellence Own the end-to-end mobile delivery lifecycle, including beta programs, phased rollouts, crash analytics, A/B testing, and app store submissions. Ensure high-quality releases and an exceptional user experience across iOS and Android platforms. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product, Hardware, Cloud, QA, Customer Success, and Business stakeholders to deliver seamless helmet-to-cloud experiences. Metrics & Analytics Define and track KPIs such as user retention, crash-free sessions, engagement, feature adoption, and development efficiency. Use data-driven insights to guide priorities, roadmap decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements Required Qualifications B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience managing mid-sized mobile engineering teams, including geographically distributed and offshore teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of Swift, Kotlin, Xcode, Android Studio , Core Bluetooth (BLE), and modern mobile architectures such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and Jetpack. Demonstrated success delivering large-scale consumer mobile applications (1M+ downloads) and/or white-label OEM solutions. Strong expertise in CI/CD, automated testing, mobile DevOps , and release management best practices. Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership and organizational strategy. Demonstrated experience working in AI-first development environments , including implementation of AI-powered engineering practices and AI-enhanced SDLC processes. Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for software design, code generation, testing, code reviews, debugging, documentation, and development productivity. Strong understanding of emerging AI-based software development methodologies and the ability to drive organizational adoption and transformation. Excellent communication skills in English; Hebrew is an advantage. Bonus Points Proven track record integrating AI/ML capabilities into mobile products using technologies such as Core ML, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, or similar frameworks. Experience with Flutter, React Native, or other cross-platform mobile technologies. Background in connected device and IoT ecosystems, including BLE, Wi-Fi, device provisioning, and OTA updates. Expertise with mobile analytics platforms such as Firebase, Amplitude, AppMetrica, or similar. Experience implementing AI coding assistants and engineering productivity platforms at scale (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar enterprise solutions). Cardo Systems is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.