Senior Software Engineer (TD Snap)

Research & Development             ·            United States             ·            Full time

Company Description

Who we are 

At Tobii Dynavox, we empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. We call this mission Power to Be You. Our assistive communication technology helps our customers express themselves, connect with the world, and pursue independence, whether through everyday activities like ordering food or extraordinary feats like running a company. Working at Tobii Dynavox, you’ll become part of a team that spans the globe, with offices in the US, Sweden, France, the UK, China, and beyond.  

To learn more about what we make possible, meet some of our customers or take a look at some of our products. 

Job Description

What you’ll do:

We make touch and eye tracking based assistive technology for people with communication and mobility challenges. The success of our products has life-changing impact on our customers. Our Research & Development Team develops the hardware, software, and other technology that makes that impact possible. 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you are responsible for developing cutting edge mobile and desktop applications in a complex, cross platform environment. In this Senior role, you will routinely be given the responsibility to design and develop new features, contribute to the maturity of the underlying design patterns, and guide junior members of the team. The applications you build will serve a wide audience of individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities.

You will also:

• Design, develop and deploy products across multiple operating systems
• Take ownership of the development of new features
• Modularize architectural components to maximize scalability and minimize code duplication
• Develop user experiences with clear and easy to understand paradigms that are applicable to the target user group
• Contribute architectural/API improvements
• Communicate technical details to an audience outside of the engineering department
• Debug problems in code through static analysis as well as platform specific debugging tools
• Implement clear and well-documented APIs for use in higher level code
• Follow a standard set of internal coding practices

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or 5 – 7 years’ experience in software engineering
• 5+ years industry experience in mobile or desktop application development.
• 3+ years rich experience in C#.
• Proven experience bringing commercial products to market.

Preferred experience and skills:

• Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Objective-C, Java, or C++
• Knowledge in mobile/desktop UI systems
• Familiarity with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to thrive in collaborative team setting
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred characteristics:

• Leader: you inspire individuals to achieve desired results with integrity and ethics
• Clarifier: you naturally drive for simplicity, specificity, and accuracy 
• Technical: you engage technically with your teammates and promote the growth of their skills
• Collaborator: you think of “we” rather than “I”, and focus on establishing relationships
• Customer Focused: you are mindful of customers’ needs and keep customers as a top focus
• Communicator: you clearly share your vision and team’s strategy with others
• Culture Driver: you contribute to the engineering culture and are a source of energy for your team

Where you’ll be:

While you’ll have the option to work from home most days, this role will also require time in the office, so we are looking for candidates within no more than a 4-5 hour drive of Pittsburgh. We’ll keep you energized with fresh fruit, corn hole, and a bright, playful atmosphere with lots of comfy spaces to work.

Additional Information

Who to contact:

Please address your questions to Jesse Rosenthal at Jesse.Rosenthal@tobiidynavox.com and submit your resume or LinkedIn profile through our website. We’re looking forward to reviewing your application. 

Where we stand 

Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. 

We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

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