Application Engineer
KODE Labs
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Sep 18, 2025
Job Description
KODE Labs, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking to hire a full-time Application Engineer to join our team. At KODE Labs, our mission is to build the best technology that empowers our team to deliver the best possible experience for our clients every single day. To make this happen, we depend on talented and ambitious people who share our passion for innovation and excellence.
What You Will Do
As an Application Engineer, you’ll play a key role in enabling and supporting the core features of our smart building platform, KODE OS. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to make sure applications are deployed according to standards, aligned with client needs, and consistently deliver value.
In this role, you will:
Oversee and enable core applications, and future KODE OS features.
Identify and resolve any gaps or blockers in deployment, designing custom solutions (workflows, routines, adapters) when needed.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Client Success teams to ensure applications work seamlessly and meet client-specific use cases.
Interpret and review technical documentation (such as mechanical drawings and sequences of operations) to plan and execute application enablement.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring applications deliver meaningful results and insights for clients.
Provide ongoing feedback to improve processes, deployment standards, and product capabilities.
Support clients and partners by ensuring applications are optimized, documented, and aligned with operational goals.
Requirements
- Experience in the Smart Building, IoT, or software engineering space.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, with the ability to understand practical applications.
- Familiarity with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) or other building automation applications is a plus.
- Solid data analysis skills, with the ability to work across diverse data sets and translate insights into action.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python or similar).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and client-facing teams.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Discretionary bonus program
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive health insurance package
- Dynamic team and exciting projects
- Custom-tailored onboarding experience
- Friendly, collaborative work environment
- Team activities and social events
Join the Team
KODE Labs is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 with a mission to transform the way people, buildings, and systems operate. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, we are a driving force behind the adoption of smart building technology.
When you join the KODE Labs team, you create your own career path. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we help you unlock your full potential.
If KODE Labs sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear your story, please apply through our online application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.