Urban Science
Automotive market analytics and strategy consulting
Associate Software Engineer
Hybrid work is available subject to internal policies.
About the job
- Analyze requirements to determine how applications function in order to build effective designs and tests.
- Learn and follow Urban Science's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Develop business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT.
- Monitor and check work deliverables to ensure high quality and accuracy, with strong attention to detail.
- Prioritize competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Have a Baccalaureate degree in an appropriate IT field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
- Demonstrate experience with software development and testing methodologies through an internship, collegiate project, or Capstone project.
- Have a strong command of the English language and be able to understand and express complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
- Develop and test new functionality with general supervision regarding methodology and approach.
- Work in a team environment to create and verify web applications, interfaces, and web services that meet customer needs and expectations.
- Develop databases in support of application development, including modifying and creating queries and integrations.
- Provide estimates for release planning, participate in solution design and code reviews, and evaluate functionality against client user stories.
- Develop unit and automated tests to validate functionality and data.
- Execute tests in support of test plans.
- Support internal clients using software applications, including assisting with system setup and development.
- Support and continuously improve iterative software development processes and procedures.
- Work toward target deadlines in accordance with release dates.
- Familiarity with, or the desire and ability to learn, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL.
- Familiarity with Angular, Cypress, and ASP.NET Core.
- Familiarity with relational and dimensional database design methodologies and/or unstructured data solutions.
- Familiarity with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git, and Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with web service technology.
- Familiarity with unit, integration, end-to-end, and exploratory testing.
About the company
Urban Science helps automakers solve market problems by turning data into practical insights. They collect and analyze market information to guide decisions about what to build, how to price, and where to sell, so automakers can increase sales, market share, and profits. Their approach uses a scientific, evidence-based lens to turn market chaos into clear actions, with experts worldwide delivering insights and guidance that aim to give clients certainty in their choices. The goal is to help automotive brands and suppliers decide the best path to success and measurable results.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1977
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 10, 2026 End of Month Forecasting gives OEMs daily projected sales visibility.
- May 13, 2026 Harris Poll research shows fragmented digital car buying, boosting Urban Science tools.
- NetworkPlanner's real-time collaboration and automated reporting reduce dealer-network planning cycle time immediately.
What critics are saying
- Urban Science's headcount fell to 824 in March 2026, signaling slower expansion.
- The business depends on automotive OEM budgets; delayed platform renewals hit revenue quickly.
- OEMs can internalize network analytics by 2027, commoditizing Urban Science's planning software.
What makes Urban Science unique
- Urban Science pairs 50 years of OEM network-planning data with proprietary daily sales feeds.
- Tom Longo became CEO on February 4, 2026, preserving founder Jim Anderson's control.
- NetworkPlanner, launched February 26, 2026, visualizes dealerships, competitors, EV chargers, and KPIs.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Meal Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Company News
Urban Science launches NetworkPlanner to modernize auto retail footprints. Published: March 3, 2026 Ian McCafferty, Digital Dealer Courtesy of Urban Science Automakers face a tough challenge when deciding exactly where to place their dealerships. Buying habits are shifting, and the retail map is changing fast. To solve this, Urban Science has launched NetworkPlanner, a new map-based tool that helps automakers visualize, test, and improve their retail networks. The way people buy cars in 2026 is a mix of online shopping and in-person visits. OEMs have needed to adapt to these new habits quickly to stay profitable. NetworkPlanner hopes to combine deep industry data and sharp visual tools together in one place to give leaders the power to make smart choices about their dealership locations without relying on guesswork. "As automotive consumers increasingly embrace omnichannel retailing, OEMs must leverage agile tools to align their networks with consumer demands and expectations while maintaining efficiency and profitability," said Simon Bradley, global practice director, network, at Urban Science. "NetworkPlanner powers OEM leaders to confidently test and tailor their networks in alignment with their strategic goals. By evaluating the marketplace, competitor locations and other relevant information in an easy-to-use visual interface, leaders can optimize their dealerships - and their broader network - in real time, enabling them to compete in any scenario as the industry continues to transform." How the platform works. The core of NetworkPlanner is its advanced mapping system. It allows the user to pan, zoom, and search through deep market study results. Need to see how close stores are to EV charging stations? You can map that out easily. Want to know exactly where your rivals are setting up shop? That data is right at your fingertips. You can also layer key performance metrics over specific areas to get a clear picture of your network's health. The platform can also change how your teams work together. Instead of sending emails back and forth, your staff can add feedback right inside the tool. This keeps everyone on the same page and avoids crossed wires. When it is time to share the final plan with top executives, the software builds automatic reports. Quickly export tailored maps and data points to speed up the process of making big choices. Preparing for the future of retail. New retail setups, the rise of electric vehicles, and shifting market trends mean OEMs cannot rely on old habits. Picking the wrong spot for a store or an EV charger can waste both time and money. NetworkPlanner wants to act as a safe testing ground to avoid these types of losses. It lets you simulate different paths and find the best, most profitable setup before you spend a single dollar on real estate. This new platform takes Urban Science's long history of trusted data and packages it into a modern, online format. For OEMs trying to stay ahead, this tool hopes to help cut through the noise, spot new chances to grow, and build a retail network that truly serves the modern driver. Posted In: News
Urban Science reinvents the automotive retail network planning experience through networkplanner(tm) launch. This powerful, map-based viewing tool enables OEMs to visualize, simulate and optimize automotive retail network potential. By CBT News February 26, 2026 DETROIT, Feb. 26, 2026 - Urban Science, a leading global automotive consultancy and technology firm, today announced the launch of its NetworkPlanner solution. This new science-driven tool builds on Urban Science's deep network planning expertise to push the automotive retail network planning discipline forward - bringing advanced visualization, scalable analytics and unparalleled industry data together in a modern online platform designed to help OEMs uncover new efficiencies, adapt faster to change and make more confident decisions than ever before. "As automotive consumers increasingly embrace omnichannel retailing, OEMs must leverage agile tools to align their networks with consumer demands and expectations while maintaining efficiency and profitability," said Simon Bradley, global practice director, network, at Urban Science. "NetworkPlanner empowers OEM leaders to confidently test and tailor their networks in alignment with their strategic goals. By evaluating the marketplace, competitor locations and other relevant information in an easy-to-use visual interface, leaders can optimize their dealerships - and their broader network - in real time, enabling them to compete in any scenario as the industry continues to transform." Powered by Urban Science's unrivaled industry sales data and proven scientific processes and methodologies, NetworkPlanner is a future-ready approach to network planning built to grow alongside the industry and deliver sustained value as OEMs navigate new retail formats, and disruptive technologies and market dynamics. Key Features and Benefits of NetworkPlanner * Advanced Mapping and Visualization: Visualize dealerships, competitor locations, EV charging stations and other points of interest for a comprehensive view of network health. * Interactive Analysis: Explore market study results with pan, zoom and query capabilities. Users can overlay KPIs and location data for deeper insights. * Automated Reporting: Aggregate performance metrics across every geographic level for quick, accurate strategic and operational decisions. * Stakeholder Engagement: Capture and document team feedback directly within the interface for seamless collaboration and alignment. * Exportable Insights: Tailor and export maps and reports for stakeholder decision-making and alignment. Network planning has been a foundational element of Urban Science's business for nearly 50 years. OEM leaders who are interested in learning more about NetworkPlanner can click here to schedule a demo or contact their Urban Science account representative for more information. About Urban Science. Urban Science is a leading automotive consultancy and technology firm that serves automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and dealers, and AdTech companies that support them, around the world. Headquartered in Detroit and operating in 18 office locations globally, Urban Science taps the power of its science - and its unrivaled data, solution offerings, and industry expertise - to create clarity and business certainty for clients in even the most chaotic market conditions. Visit UrbanScience.com for more information about how Urban Science helps the automotive industry gain a competitive edge by taking the guesswork out of critical business decisions. This in turn, drives improved efficiency and profitability industrywide.
Urban Science appoints Tom Longo as president and CEO. Urban Science, a global automotive consultancy and technology firm in Detroit, has appointed Tom Longo as of president and CEO. In this role, Longo will expand his leadership role in guiding the firm's strategy and delivering scalable solutions that help automakers and dealers, and the AdTech firms that support them, achieve clarity and cohesion in an increasingly complex and competitive market. Founder Jim Anderson retains full ownership of the company and has transitioned solely to the advisory role of chairman. He will continue to work closely with Longo to ensure a seamless leadership transition that positions the company, and its team members and clients, for continued growth and success. "At Urban Science, our science-driven approach has guided the automotive industry through its many evolutions and revolutions for nearly 50 years, and during his nearly four decades with our company, Tom Longo - alongside Urban Scientists around the world - has helped our clients overcome challenges once thought to be unsolvable," says Anderson. Longo brings operational and strategic expertise across the automotive ecosystem to his role as president and CEO. He previously served as executive vice president, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe, and led the planning and execution of Urban Science's global client delivery model. In this role, he worked closely with senior executives at leading automotive OEMs. He also worked with Urban Science leaders and teams serving the company's dealer and AdTech clients to ensure efficiency, alignment and consistency across solutions, client support strategies and global service delivery. Longo holds a Bachelor of Science in systems science from Michigan State University and an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
DETROIT, August 14, 2025 - Urban Science today announced the addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging station analysis to its MarketView solution - a leading automotive sales analysis offering.
A U.S.-based global automotive consulting and technology firm called Urban Science recently announced four new enhancements to its TrafficView tool that integrates daily industry sales data with a dealer's CRM lead data.