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Software Engineer, UI/UX

Lightship
California
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.

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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Posted 2026-08-12

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