Careers Junior - Intermediate Software Test Engineer

LOCATION:

Waterloo, Ontario Canada

WHO WE ARE:

Kaleidescape designs, develops and manufactures movie servers that have changed the way families enjoy movies and music in their homes. The award winning Kaleidescape System combines an engaging user interface, outstanding industrial design, and unique online services that set new standards in the consumer electronics industry.

Kaleidescape was founded in 2001 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. Research and development are done by Kaleidescape Canada, Inc., based in Waterloo, Ontario. Our products are available through custom-installation dealers and distributors throughout the world. For additional information, please visit us at: www.kaleidescape.com.

Our commitment to you:

  • Strong leadership support for the quality function
  • Organizational respect for the critical skills, knowledge and perspective you bring to the development process
  • Exposure to industry leading test automation techniques
  • Early input into milestone planning and scheduling
  • Appropriate tools to achieve today's demands and tomorrow's vision
  • A product development culture characterized by fanatical attention to detail and quality

What you bring to us:

You have a good understanding of the quality process and approach necessary to extend the scope of functionality tested and improve overall efficiency. You also have proven experience in rigorous evaluation of system software releases, including user interface, networking and performance. Your background includes:

  • Related educational background, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Experience documenting and executing tests plans and test cases based on business, system and functional requirements
  • Experience with Unix environments and shell scripting
  • Proficient Python scripting skills
  • Ability to read and understand Java and C++ code for code inspection
  • Experience with databases and creating SQL queries
  • Experience with web services
  • Familiar with test automation using product and third-party APIs

In addition to these “hard” skills, you have the right approach to fit with our team, including:

  • Exceptional problem solving abilities with a natural curiosity of how things work
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills to work with all of engineering towards tracking and resolution of quality issues
  • Energy and passion for results and independent goal achievement
  • Extreme detail orientation within a big-picture understanding
  • Eagerness to tackle new technical challenges and learn new technologies

Kaleidescape offers competitive compensation and benefits. Employees have a unique opportunity to participate in building a great company and share in its success through profit sharing and stock options.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers-SW@kaleidescape.com.


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