Mobile Software Engineer

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is hiring a mobile software engineer to design, develop, and maintain iOS and Android apps that connect with smart glasses. You will work with hardware engineers, UX/UI designers, and researchers to deliver features across devices.

You should have strong Python/C++ skills, real-time app experience, and familiarity with AR/VR frameworks. The role emphasizes performance, usability, and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, Software Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for developing and integrating software components with mobile apps and hardware.
• Strong mobile development experience on Android and/or iOS (Kotlin/Java/Swift/Obj-C).
• Experience in developing apps requiring hardware integration like smart glasses, Bluetooth, etc.
• Understanding of responsive design and intuitive mobile interfaces.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills for performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and collaboration with designers.
• Experience with AR/VR frameworks like ARKit/ARCore/ Unity.
• Familiarity with sensors and hardware (cameras, accelerometers, gyroscopes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile apps that integrate with smart glasses.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and UX/UI designers on features for the ecosystem.
• Implement APIs and services for data exchange between apps and devices.
• Stay updated on mobile dev trends and apply them to performance improvements.
• Optimize apps for performance, scalability, and battery life.
• Write clean, documented code following best practices.
• Test and debug across devices and OS versions for reliability.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Prioritize usability, maintainability, and clear documentation.

Skills

C++/Python

PyTorch

Camera software

Mobile app dev

Real-time app

Computer Vision

Graphics & 3D

Education

CS/SE degree

Bachelors/Masters in CS or related

Tools

ARKit

ARCore

Unity

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android and iOS applications that seamlessly integrate with our smart glasses, ensuring a cohesive user experience across devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and UX/UI designers, to create innovative features and functionalities for our smart glasses ecosystem.
• Implement robust APIs and services to facilitate communication between mobile applications and smart glasses, ensuring efficient data exchange and synchronization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development trends and technologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance app performance and user experience.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and battery efficiency, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software development.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of mobile applications to ensure reliability and stability across different devices and operating systems.
• Collaborate within the team and across teams, working closely with researchers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Prioritize usability, maintainability, scalability, ease of debugging, and clear documentation in all development efforts.

Skills:

• C++/Python and PyTorch
• Knowledge on Camera software
• Experience in app development with iOS or Android is a big plus
• Real time application development experience
• Experience in Computer Vision
• Experience in computer graphics and 3D geometry

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for developing and integrating software components that interact with mobile applications and hardware devices.
• Strong proficiency in mobile development for Android and/or iOS platforms, using languages such as Kotlin, Java, Swift, or Objective-C.
• Proven experience in developing mobile applications that require hardware integration, such as smart glasses, including familiarity with Bluetooth or other communication protocols.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and experience in creating intuitive, user-friendly mobile interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to optimize mobile app performance and battery efficiency.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and UX/UI designers.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and the ability to work closely with designers to implement seamless user experiences.
• Experience with augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) technologies and frameworks, such as ARKit, ARCore, or Unity.
• Familiarity with the development and integration of AI or machine learning features within mobile applications.
• Experience in developing applications that utilize sensors and other hardware components, such as cameras, accelerometers, and gyroscopes.
• Knowledge of low-level programming and optimization techniques for performance-critical applications.