Senior Platform Software Engineer

About the role

The Java Platform Group is looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Software Engineer to join our world-class development efforts. Our team is responsible for delivering and testing the Java platform used by millions of developers. We are looking for a seasoned engineer with a strong Java programming background and a desire to make a positive change in our product.

Responsibilities

• Write code to test code with a focus on well-designed, robust, reliable, repeatable, and maintainable open-source tests that find issues early and provide adequate coverage.
• Work in both product and test source code, contributing to frameworks used in testing.
• Drive quality in networking, core libraries, tools, and web services by collaborating with feature and component teams.
• Create next-generation testing tools, techniques, and infrastructure to increase the speed of release cycles.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand new technologies and design/develop functional test suites.
• Design and develop test frameworks and test applications.
• Increase code coverage and minimize validation escapes to customers.
• Ensure timely software releases by improving efficiency, productivity, and consistency of testing.

Requirements

• BS in a technical discipline; MS desirable.
• At least 3+ years of experience in software development or testing.
• Strong Java programming background.
• Experience with shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience using Linux/Unix.
• Hands-on experience using AI (e.g., Codex) to enhance process, tools, and development.
• Extensive test and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated and results-oriented individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to conceive, plan, implement, and collaborate with distributed teams on process improvements and productivity enhancement tools.
• A desire to learn new skills.
• Java Certified Developer is highly desired.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible Vacation (for salaried, non-overtime eligible employees).
• Accrued Vacation (for other eligible employees).
• 11 paid holidays.
• 72 hours of paid sick leave upon hire; refreshes annually up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Pay

US: Hiring range in USD from $92,500 – $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.