Software/UI Engineer
Lightship
Summary
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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 13 Company Holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Yearly LightTrip stipend
Company overview
Lightship is a modern clinical trial site organization founded in 2018 that specializes in delivering on-site, hybrid, and virtual clinical trials through a single, trusted partner. The company operates with an expanded access model that places each clinical visit in the most practical setting, whether in-clinic, at-home, or through mobile research units (MRUs). This innovative approach increases patient reach, strengthens enrollment and engagement, and improves representation across diverse communities. Lightship partners with biopharma companies, CROs, and academic institutions to design and conduct studies that expand access and choice while accelerating new therapies to market. With a growing footprint of eight physical sites and mobile research units that extend site capabilities into communities, Lightship focuses on making clinical research more accessible and patient-centered. The company has demonstrated strong performance with a 96% retention rate, over 30 sponsor audits, and multiple FDA engagements, establishing itself as a reliable partner for high-performing trial execution. Through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including with Circuit Clinical and Veda Trials, Lightship continues to expand its capabilities and reach in the clinical research landscape.