Lightship

Software Engineer, UI/UX

Lightship$107K — $125K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or 2+ years relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin for Android development
  • Experience with Flutter for cross-platform apps
  • Basic UI design knowledge and reactive patterns
  • Familiarity with telemetry protocols like ProtoBufs and WebSockets
  • Experience with Embedded Linux systems
  • Familiarity with SQLite and version control tools like Git

Responsibilities

  • Design and build engaging applications for Android and iOS
  • Integrate APIs and third-party libraries for seamless functionality
  • Collaborate with third-party teams on new features
  • Develop and maintain cloud server applications
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle
  • Conduct code reviews and maintain clear documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k savings plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off encouraging use
  • 8 paid company holidays plus scheduled downtime
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Annual $2,000 allocation for RV trips or professional development
  • 100% of insurance premiums covered for employees and dependents
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build engaging applications for 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 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency developing with Kotlin for Android
  • Experience using Flutter for cross-platform application development
  • Basic knowledge of UI design and reactive UI patterns
  • Basic knowledge of 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


Equity

Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

$107,000 - $125,000 a year

Onsite/Hybrid Work
Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

- Healthcare, Dental, Vision

- 401k

- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!

- 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break

- 12 weeks paid parental leave

- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip

Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. 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.

About Lightship

Lightship is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced airships for various applications. The company's airships are designed to provide a low-cost, low-carbon alternative to traditional aircraft for a range of missions, including cargo transport, surveillance, and communications. Lightship's airships are powered by a combination of solar panels and batteries, which allows them to operate for extended periods without refueling. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, DC.
Learn more about Lightship
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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