Whisker
Software Applications Engineer
Whisker, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326
Description:
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 600+ passionate team members.
What You’ll Do:
The Software Engineer - Applications will design technical solutions to communicate with IoT smart pet products via mobile app and other applications. The Software Engineer - Applications will design, develop, program and debug mobile app software deployed to Android and iOS based devices, as well as build, and expand internal applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Designs technical solutions to communicate with IoT smart pet products. Develops and maintains single code base mobile app software for multi OS deployment. Designs and builds internal applications using web technologies. Conducts unit and integration testing. Programs, solves, and debugs with detailed knowledge Flutter and Dart based programming environments, software applications, and device layering programs. Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development issues. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. Stays current with state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Will perform additional responsibilities when required Requirements:
What You’ll Bring:
BS in Computer Science or Engineering and / or equivalent years of experience 3+ years of Mobile App Experience Understanding of web sockets and wireless communication at the application level Understanding of Client Server concepts Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs Experience in JSON Experience using xCode and Android Studio development tools Mobile UI Design and optimization Practical Experience with DART Practical Experience with Flutter Riverpod state management Successfully taken at least two products to market Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Native iOS or Android experience 2+ years
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Paid parental leave Whisker Parents Program 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption Pet Insurance Discount 401K match Flexible spending accounts Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off 14 Paid Holidays Top of the line equipment Pet-friendly office Whisker products and swag Continuing education Support On-site gym with Peloton Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
#onsite1
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 600+ passionate team members.
What You’ll Do:
The Software Engineer - Applications will design technical solutions to communicate with IoT smart pet products via mobile app and other applications. The Software Engineer - Applications will design, develop, program and debug mobile app software deployed to Android and iOS based devices, as well as build, and expand internal applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Designs technical solutions to communicate with IoT smart pet products. Develops and maintains single code base mobile app software for multi OS deployment. Designs and builds internal applications using web technologies. Conducts unit and integration testing. Programs, solves, and debugs with detailed knowledge Flutter and Dart based programming environments, software applications, and device layering programs. Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development issues. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. Stays current with state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. Will perform additional responsibilities when required Requirements:
What You’ll Bring:
BS in Computer Science or Engineering and / or equivalent years of experience 3+ years of Mobile App Experience Understanding of web sockets and wireless communication at the application level Understanding of Client Server concepts Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs Experience in JSON Experience using xCode and Android Studio development tools Mobile UI Design and optimization Practical Experience with DART Practical Experience with Flutter Riverpod state management Successfully taken at least two products to market Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Native iOS or Android experience 2+ years
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Paid parental leave Whisker Parents Program 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption Pet Insurance Discount 401K match Flexible spending accounts Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off 14 Paid Holidays Top of the line equipment Pet-friendly office Whisker products and swag Continuing education Support On-site gym with Peloton Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
#onsite1