Lightship
Lightship13d ago
USD 127000–150000/yr

Software Engineer, UI/UX

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Overview Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.

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

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    South San Francisco, United States
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 17, 2026
    First seen
    April 18, 2026
    Last seen
    April 30, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    12
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    49%
    Scored at
    April 30, 2026

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    Lightship
    Employees
    125
    Founded
    2020
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    LightshipSoftware Engineer, UI/UXUSD 127000–150000