Join US as a Principal Engineer – Mobile Applications!
Are you ready to lead the next generation of mobile innovation in the IoT space? At
ORBCOMM, we’re seeking a Principal Engineer – Mobile Applications to spearhead the design, architecture, and development of transformative mobile experiences across Android, iOS, and cross-platform environments. This is more than a coding role—it’s a chance to define the future of how industries connect their physical and digital worlds.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We foster a collaborative and forward-thinking culture where technical excellence and innovation are celebrated. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping our mobile technology stack, mentoring development teams, and delivering impactful solutions in a global organization.
With a flexible hybrid work schedule, collaborating onsite at our Hyderabad office 4 days a week while also benefiting from the flexibility of remote work.
What You’ll Do:
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Architect and design scalable, efficient mobile solutions across native (iOS, Android), hybrid, and progressive web applications.
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Translate customer requirements and product vision into technical specifications and reusable development assets.
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Lead development of mobile features using Kotlin Multiplatform and modern UI frameworks like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI.
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Conduct detailed code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote clean, maintainable code across teams.
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Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.
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Partner with Product Managers to align technical execution with strategic product goals.
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Represent mobile engineering in customer-facing meetings and cross-functional discussions.
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Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and frameworks to elevate mobile development practices.
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Stay current with emerging trends in mobile, cross-platform, and IoT technologies.
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Contribute to ORBCOMM’s long-term technical vision and innovation roadmap.
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Ensure robust mobile security practices aligned with OWASP and industry standards.
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Implement and optimize communication protocols including REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, MQTT, and CoAP.
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Support deployment through CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with DevOps for scalable delivery
Who You Are:
You’re a mobile architecture expert, an innovative problem-solver, and a natural mentor. You’re passionate about cutting-edge technologies and driven to build applications that are performant, secure, and built to scale.
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10+ years of experience in mobile application development, with hands-on leadership in complex mobile projects.
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Proven expertise in Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) development.
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Experience with hybrid frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
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Strong command of Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) and modern mobile architecture patterns.
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Familiarity with IoT protocols like MQTT or CoAP and cloud platforms such as AWS IoT or Azure IoT.
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Deep knowledge of secure mobile coding practices and RESTful API integrations.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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A track record of mentoring developers and driving best practices across mobile teams.
And ideally, also bring:
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Experience with Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
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Exposure to edge computing, ML integrations, or open-source contributions.
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Experience with Agile methodologies and distributed development teams.
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Speaking engagements or publications in mobile development or IoT spaces.
Then we want to meet you!
About Us:
At ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology, that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change by visiting us at www.orbcomm.com!
Ready to Join Us?
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you’re seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.
