Software/UI Engineer

• Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls. We are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Android UI/UX and Systems Interfacing
• In this role, you will be the primary architect of the user experience as it relates to vehicle controls and transforming telemetry data from the Lightship RV into an intuitive mobile interface
• You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our cloud infrastructure. To succeed, you will develop a strong understanding of how our systems work and how the users interact with them
• Design and build engaging applications in Android and iOS platforms
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs, third-party libraries, and cloud services (like Firebase) to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
• Collaborate with our third-party development team on new features and releases
• Develop, maintain, and extend cloud server applications and infrastructure
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, and collaborate with designers, product managers, and test engineers
• Adhere to best practices and coding standards, conduct code reviews, and maintain clear documentation for future upgrades and utilization

Benefits

• 401k
• Unlimited Paid Time Off that we actually want you to use! 3-4 weeks is common at Lightship
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision (full time only)
• $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own, we call this a LightTrip (full time only)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Proficiency with using tools like Figma for Ux design and mockups
• Proficiency developing with Kotlin for Android
• Experience with ProtoBufs, MQTT, WebSockets, and restricted-bandwidth data protocols
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 6+ years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience with Embedded Linux and Linux system services
• Experience using Flutter for cross-platform application development
• Experience with UI design and reactive UI patterns
• Experience working with databases such as SQLite
• Experience using version control tools like Git and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with AWS IoT Core, Lambda
• Proficiency in C#, Python
• Familiarity with GTest Framework or equivalent
• Familiarity with Ethernet, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth
• Experience with XCode and TestFlight
• Experience working with cross-functional software, hardware, test, and manufacturing teams