Description :
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Job Category: Software Testing
Product: Zune
Date Posted: 08/19/2008
Job Code: 240522
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
Are you excited about media? Would you love the rare opportunity to build the next big Microsoft brand? Have you always wanted to work on a team that feels like a start-up with ambitious goals? Do you relish the challenge of a tough competitor? Do you want to focus on improving the quality of the product without all the overhead of a big team? If so, the Zune software team might be the place for you. By joining this team, you have the opportunity to help revolutionize the way people interact with their games, music, and videos. If you think your MP3 player is cool, you haven't seen anything yet...
The Zune software is the Windows client used to consume all the media on your PC as well as interact with the Zune device, Zune marketplace, and Xbox360. We are just beginning the next product cycle planning and development so you still have time to get in on the ground floor. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical skills, make a big impact, grow their career, and have a lot of fun. Join the Zune software team now!
The Zune software QA Team is looking for an Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who:
* Has the ability to dig into code and develop white box tests in C# and/or C++
* Has experience automating tests in C# and/or C++
* Collaborates with Program Manager and Developers on feature design
* Collaborates with other SDETs to design and to implement test automation
* Is heavily customer focused and champions user friendly design
* Has excellent problem solving skills and test mentality
* Has experience planning, designing, and scheduling testing for an area
We value candidates who are quick at learning new technologies and can adapt to change. We need candidates who can meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Any prior experience in setup/serviceability technologies, SQL \database technologies, MSXML, Flash, IDCRL, FSDK/MF or Media applications is considered a plus. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience, is also required