Collaborate on the design, architecture, and development of mobile applications
Define and drive technical direction for mobile solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
Write and review high-quality code, setting standards for best practices and maintainability
Own end-to-end quality, including system testing, functional testing, and integration
Collaborate closely with Product Managers and UX teams to deliver intuitive, customer-first mobile experiences
Make high-impact technical decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term architecture
Simplify complex systems and drive innovative solutions to challenging problems
Serve as a technical leader and advisor to both engineering and business stakeholders
Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a strong and collaborative engineering culture
Promote continuous improvement in development practices, tools, and processes
Work a hybrid schedule with regular onsite presence in Troy, Michigan

Requirements

5+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency with React Native and modern mobile development practices
Experience working with or alongside embedded systems, vehicle software, or hardware-integrated applications
Experience with at least one systems-level language (e.g., C or C++) and one modern application language (e.g., TypeScript, Kotlin, or Swift)
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN bus (Controller Area Network), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services), or similar
Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycle, performance optimization, and reliability best practices
Experience integrating with backend systems and handling real-time data flows
Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including version control, code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and release processes
Experience contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment and collaborate across hardware and software teams
Must be local to Metro Detroit, MI and able to work onsite regularly in Troy, MI
Detroit Labs is not currently able to hire candidates who will reside outside of the United States during their term of employment

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

React NativeCC++TypeScriptKotlinSwiftCAN busBLEUDSmobile application lifecycle

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationcontinuous improvementadaptabilitycustomer-first mindsetinnovationteamwork