Description :
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Job Category: Software Testing
Product: Zune
Date Posted: 03/21/2008
Job Code: 227113
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
Do you want to create one of the most exciting new consumer service from Microsoft? Interested in leading a team from the ground up, working from prototype stage to shipping an experience on millions of devices? Do you dream about having a mobile phone based entertainment experience powered by a unified entertainment service across devices such as Zune, Xbox and PC? If yes, come join the Zune Mobile team!
The Zune team is embarking on the mission to create a "Connected Entertainment" experience, realized through the Zune service, that spans multiple devices such as Zune, Xbox, PC and Mobile phones. To complete this vision, we must ensure that the Zune "Connected Entertainment" experience is available on mobile handsets - the most ubiquitous, most personal and most used devices in the world. We are a rapidly growing, V1 product team with great opportunities for motivated individuals who can hit the ground running!
We are looking for an exceptional Sr. SDET LEAD to recruit great SDET talent and help build an outstanding test team. You will be one of the Sr. Leads on the team working on design and delivery of the mobile entertainment solution for Zune Mobile and contribute to overall technical strategy.
To qualify for this position you must have a history of successfully shipping products and a passion for improving the product, people, processes, and tools. You must be self-driven to proactively identify critical challenges and opportunities across the team and across all areas of the product, and be self-directed to plan and execute to tackle them. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team of SDETs, and guide them through their career development is a must. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate technical, tactical and strategic information at different levels across the organization.
Additional Qualifications
7+ years of SDET experience with proficiency in C++/C or C#
Minimum 3+ years of management experience
Software development experience on video/audio/mobile/UX technologies is desirable.
Outstanding leadership skills and good strategic thinking
Great problem solving skills and high intellectual horsepower
Strong passion for media and entertainment
Excellent written and verbal communication and cross group collaboration skills
A BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering and/or equivalent industry experience is preferred