Software Engineer, UI/UX

Lightship

Software Engineer specializing in Android UI/UX for all-electric RVs. Leading user experience design and cloud infrastructure implementation in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $127,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudFirebaseFlutteriOSKotlinLinuxSQLite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

KotlinFlutterUI designreactive UI patternsProtoBufsMQTTWebSocketsEmbedded LinuxSQLiteGit

Soft Skills

technical communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering