Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Description:

About Us

Cardo Systems is a provider of cutting-edge communication and connectivity devices and applications for powersports and outdoor enthusiasts. In 2026, Cardo is proudly unveiling its Beyond Helmet line, the first of its kind in the motorcycle industry, fostering a new age in safety, sound, and communications. After pioneering the world’s first Bluetooth-based wireless intercom headset in 2004, Cardo has been responsible for many of the industry’s innovations, revolutionizing communication, pushing technological boundaries, and enhancing user safety. Now sold in over 100 countries, Cardo is proud to be the world’s leading communication device for groups in motion.

Cardo Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Embedded Software Engineering to lead multiple embedded software teams and drive the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary products.

Reporting to the VP R&D, this role combines people leadership, technical oversight, and end-to-end execution, working closely with hardware, RF, audio, and mobile teams.

Full-time position in a hybrid model (from the company’s offices at Ra'anana/from home).

Responsibilities

Team & Leadership

• Lead and grow multiple embedded software teams (15–25 engineers, including team leads)
• Build a strong engineering culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineers and team leads

Delivery & Execution

• Own delivery of embedded software across multiple products and releases
• Drive planning, estimation, and execution to ensure predictable timelines
• Identify risks early and manage cross-team dependencies

Architecture & Technical Oversight

• Provide technical direction and ensure scalable system architecture
• Oversee design across embedded domains (RTOS, connectivity, audio, power)
• Ensure tight integration with hardware, RF (Bluetooth), audio, and mobile

Processes & Quality

• Define and improve development processes (planning, CI/CD, release, DoD)
• Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and validation

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Product, Hardware, RF, Audio, Mobile, and Operations
• Provide clear visibility of progress, risks, and trade-offs 

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years in embedded software development
• 5+ years managing teams (multi-team experience preferred)

Technical

• Strong embedded experience (C/C++, RTOS, low-power systems)
• Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth Classic / BLE)
• Experience working closely with hardware

Leadership & Execution

• Proven ability to deliver complex products end-to-end
• Strong planning, estimation, and risk management

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-oriented

Nice to Have

• Experience with audio systems / DSP
• Experience delivering products to mass production (DVT/PVT)
• Experience in consumer electronics / high-volume products
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.