Director - Mobile Wireless Device Software - Peek, Inc.

Position Description

We’re seeking an experienced mobile wireless device software specialist to join our young company that is transforming the world of personal mobile email. This is your chance to get in at the early stages of a dynamic and exciting new company with huge potential and to work closely with some of the real leaders in the wireless industry.

This position manages the planning, development, and testing of software for our wireless mobile devices and applications through offshore development partners. Acts as primary technical and project point of contact on all product SW development matters between Peek, our device ODM partner, and any other third party SW developers. Key contributor to the development of all device SW aspects of the Peek product/service roadmap. Responsible to assure product software of high quality, performance, and reliability is developed and ready for deployment in a timely and cost effective manner.

Reports to: VP–Subscriber Devices

Job Location: Oakland, CA

Key Responsibilities:

• Mobile device and e-mail SW technical lead: Develops product SW requirements and coordinates trade-off analyses to assure optimal balance of functional and performance requirements vs. cost and schedule. Interfaces with Network Systems Engineers to define device-to-system interface requirements. Interfaces with Marketing Product Managers in the development and optimization of the product SW roadmap and detailed requirements.

• Mobile device and email SW project lead: Develops software development plans with inputs from device ODM and other third party SW developers. Assures coordination of activities between these parties to achieve optimal architecture, work split between the parties, and flawless execution of software development plans. Identifies and resolves technical and schedule issues in a timely manner.

• Works closely with Device HW Project Engineer to plan/track HW/SW integration and testing and drive resolution of development and test issues.

• Works closely with Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support release of software builds to production operations and assure ongoing HW/SW compatibility.

• Creates and manages software testing and certification plans including liaison between test labs and development teams. Liaisons with Marketing to support all consumer testing and trials and Operations/Customer Care for resolution of fielded product issues.

• Coordinates with wireless carriers and third party test labs to assure device meets all network compatibility requirements and resolve any device-related software problems.

• Performs other additional technical and management roles as may emerge during growth and evolution of Peek as a business.


Important Skills/Knowledge/Aptitudes:

• Knowledge of outsourced product and software development for consumer electronics products (wireless mobile products strongly desired).

• Knowledge of wireless communications technologies and standards, mobile device applications and runtime environments, e-mail protocols and applications, and embedded software.

• Effective organizational, verbal and written communications, and team coordination skills, particularly in situations of dispersed teams and diverse cultures/languages. Mandarin Chinese language skills highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of business, development, and deployment processes/methods for consumer electronics and/or mobile wireless products including SW licensing.

• Strong problem solving skills. Able to anticipate problems and plan contingencies where possible. Works well under schedule pressure.

• Works well independently and in small teams with minimum of support infrastructure. Results oriented.

• International and domestic travel required.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, other relevant technical discipline. MS preferred.

• 5-10 years of software development and/or testing experience with minimum of 3 years in wireless telecom products. Project management or other team leadership experience is helpful.

• Working knowledge of the wireless communications industry.

Other requirements:

• Current Passport and ability to obtain a Chinese Visa.

Peek offers competitive compensation and solid benefits along with early stage equity options.

If you fit our requirements and this sounds like the kind of company and opportunity you’ve been seeking, we’re anxious to hear from you.

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