Cardo Systems—the global leader in wireless communication for motorcycle, ski & bicycle helmets—is seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Technical Lead to help shape the architecture, mentor engineers, and drive the firmware that powers our next-generation rider products. If you love tackling hard challenges and guiding others to engineering excellence—this is your ride.
What You’ll Do
- Define embedded software architecture for new wireless communication devices (ARM Cortex-M, RTOS, ultra-low-power designs).
- Help create coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the firmware domain.
- Write, review, and optimize C/C++ code for Bluetooth Classic, BLE Mesh, and audio/DSP pipelines.
- Mentor and coach engineers through design reviews, pair-programming, and knowledge-sharing workshops.
- Act as the go-to expert for root-cause analysis, performance tuning, and critical issue resolution.
- Work closely with Hardware, QA, Mobile App, Cloud, and Product teams to deliver seamless helmet-to-cloud experiences.
- Influence long-term technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging tools, compilers, and wireless stacks.
Must-Haves
B.Sc. in CS / CE / EE from a leading university
7+ years of embedded C/C++ development in shipping products
Proven record as a technical lead / architect on complex firmware projects
Deep knowledge of real-time systems, RTOS scheduling, interrupts, DMA, low-level drivers
Strong grasp of wireless protocols; Bluetooth Classic & BLE a significant plus
Excellent debugging skills and proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and static analysis tools
Clear communicator with a mentoring mindset; fluent English
Nice-to-Haves
M.Sc. or equivalent research background
Experience with secure bootloaders, OTA updates
Hands-on with audio codecs or DSP algorithms
Familiarity with power-management techniques for battery devices
Exposure to safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 62304)
Scripting (Python/Bash) for automation and test harnesses
Hebrew, or additional language skills
Top Skills
What We Do
Cardo Systems, Ltd., headquartered in Ra'anna, Israel, is the world’s acknowledged market leader in Bluetooth® and DMC – Dynamic Mesh Communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle riders. The company has pioneered the development and introduction of Bluetooth headsets for motorcycle riders since 2005 and has been reinventing the market ever since, with the introduction of game-changing innovations such as long-range intercom in 2011, Mesh communications in 2015 and Natural Voice Operation in 2017 and many more.
Cardo is the industry's market leader and sells its products to avid motorcyclists in over 85 countries. Cardo also develops Bluetooth and DMC solutions for a select group of leading manufacturers in the field of motorcycle accessories, such as SHOEI, HJC and Ducati.
Our corporate tagline, communication in motion® , reflects what the company does best: Empowering people who are on the move with the finest communication and entertainment devices available. Our typical customers are outdoors, in motion and committed to remain in touch. Since 2003 we offer them the tools to do so in a safe and user-friendly manner.
