Develop Android and iOS applications for vehicle controls, telemetry, and mobile user experiences. Integrate APIs, libraries, cloud services, and connected-vehicle protocols; maintain cloud infrastructure; and collaborate across software, hardware, design, product, testing, and manufacturing teams. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, conduct code reviews, follow coding standards, and document systems.
Overview
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
About the Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 6+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency developing with Kotlin for Android
- Proficiency with using tools like Figma for Ux design and mockups
- Experience using Flutter for cross-platform application development
- Experience with UI design and reactive UI patterns
- Experience with ProtoBufs, MQTT, WebSockets, and restricted-bandwidth data protocols
- Experience with Embedded Linux and Linux system services
- Experience working with databases such as SQLite
- Experience using version control tools like Git and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with AWS IoT Core, Lambda
- Proficiency in C#, Python
- Familiarity with Ethernet, WiFi, LTE, and Bluetooth
- Familiarity with GTest Framework or equivalent
- Experience with XCode and TestFlight
- Experience working with cross-functional software, hardware, test, and manufacturing teams
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 13 Company Holidays: 8 throughout the year + the company observes a week of scheduled downtime during the end of the year, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities
Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.
Lightship (lightshiprv.com). Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office
1765 W 160th Ave, Building 3, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80023
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