Lightship

Software/UI Engineer

Lightship • $130K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin for Android development
  • Experience with Figma for UX design and mockups
  • Familiarity with Flutter for cross-platform development
  • Knowledge of UI design and reactive UI patterns
  • Experience with ProtoBufs, MQTT, WebSockets, and data protocols
  • Familiarity with Embedded Linux and Linux system services
  • Experience with SQLite databases
  • Proficient in version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong technical communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and build engaging applications for Android and iOS
  • Integrate APIs, third-party libraries, and cloud services with backend developers
  • Collaborate with third-party teams on new features and releases
  • Develop and maintain cloud server applications and infrastructure
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
  • Conduct code reviews and maintain clear documentation

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off encouraged for use
  • 13 Company Holidays including a week of scheduled downtime
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Yearly LightTrip stipend for RV trips or professional development opportunities
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.

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


$130,000 - $150,000 a year

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.

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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