Wednesday, February 27, 2013

[KITlist-Tech] Director Software Engineering (Redwood City, CA)

Please direct your responses to: Herbnj@gmail.com

Director Software Engineering

SEVEN Networks develops innovative mobile software solutions that help Carriers and device manufacturers reduce the amount of traffic generated by mobile apps on wireless networks. The SEVEN platform delivers data from the cloud to smart phones in a way that is network efficient, providing immediate capacity and financial relief to Carriers faced with the exponential growth of mobile data.

SEVEN's flagship applications, mobile email and IM, are in production in 14 languages and 70 countries, and support hundreds of device models on eight operating systems. The company is based in Redwood City, California, with offices around the globe and more than 250 employees. SEVEN has been profitable since 2009.

SEVEN's Open Channel is the latest award-winning addition to their product portfolio. 
This breakthrough mobile traffic optimization solution allows mobile operators to optimize and control network utilization through policies managed on devices. Depending on the traffic profile, OpenChannel can reduce mobile app bandwidth consumption by up to 70 percent and signaling usage by up to 40 percent.

Job Description

SEVEN Networks is, without dispute, one of the highest performing mobile applications and mobile traffic optimization developers in the industry. They are seeking a phenomenally talented hands-on technical leader to serve as their Director of Engineering to drive the overall architecture of Open Channel's server platform software and manage a multi-geographic team of approximately 25 engineers.

Seldom does such rare a opportunity emerge that allows the right person to help shape a Company's technology strategy and product delivery. SEVEN Networks is seeking an experienced engineering director – a proven leader who can step in and provide technical leadership and direction for a dynamic engineering team, deliver timely solutions to the market, and execute the challenging development activities on a comprehensive product portfolio roadmap. S/he should have the ability to bridge technology with business acumen and will bring experience in developing mobile software and mobile traffic optimization products.

S/he will assist in developing and sustaining a culture of innovation and technical excellence that will make SEVEN Networks the place to be for anyone interested in developing leading-edge, next-generation mobile software and traffic optimization solutions.

The Director of Engineering's responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

• Managing a worldwide development team of ~ 20-30 engineers

• Providing strong leadership & mentorship to individual contributors and leaders within engineering

• Driving planning, execution, and overall success of server platform software.

• Utilizing technical, project management, and team management experience to actively lead the development engineering teams in local and remote development locations

• Being an integral part of the engineering leadership team to focus on broader organizational topics like process, cultural improvements & people development

• Establishing a strong software development discipline for ensuring successful, on time and high quality releases

• Establishing and utilizing strong relationships with field and account teams and providing level 1 support to field deployments as well as act as an interface to the rest of the engineering organization

• Successfully managing multiple release schedules and properly balance the work streams between the regular cadences required with Service Packs & day-to-day hot fix and data fix demands

• Closely aligning the engineering priorities with the tactical & strategic plans within Engineering, Customer Support & the Customer Management Organization

No slouches, this person must have a startup "go for it" mentality! This position absolutely requires a wicked-smart, intense competitor whom intelligent people love to follow. Be part of a winning company that is successfully pioneering next generation mobile software and traffic optimization solutions.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

SEVEN is seeking a Director of Engineering who has both start-up and large company experience.

The qualifications should include:

• Minimum BS CS/CE or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant work experience; MS or PhD is a plus

• Ability of driving the technical architecture and MUST have recently been contributing to code.

• Recent experience in developing routers, firewalls, video optimization, proxies, network operating systems, network management software, Diameter or Radius servers, or similar networking or mobile infrastructure technologies.

• Deep understanding and hands-on development experience with Internet protocols (e.g. HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, TCP/IP) is essential

• Strong technical skills with a background in developing & managing teams involved in architecting, building and maintaining infrastructure software

• Coding skills and experience with C/C++ and/or Java and related frameworks and object-oriented programming techniques

• Experience with Agile/Lean/XP methodologies applied to multi-tiered product development

• Knowledge and working experience with HTTP Caching/Proxies and Web traffic acceleration techniques and technologies a plus

• Experience and ability in leading and working with remote development teams

• Excellent verbal and written technical communication and documentation skills.

We offer an extremely generous compensation / benefits package as well as equity options. We are seeking high caliber individuals who can handle challenge, complex problem solving, and possesses true determination and intellect to enhance the rapid growth of the firm. If you feel you can meet this high bar, Please send your information to Herbnj@gmail.com






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