Overview
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with a strong open source platform background needed for a startup that is reinventing the search experience - allowing users to search by touch, and bringing users relevant, actionable answers. To learn more about kikin go to www.kikin.com.
Kikin Inc. is a growing organization looking to hire the best and brightest engineers in the NYC area. You must have an entrepreneurial spirit, thrive on challenges and have superior communication skills. As with any startup you must be flexible. And yes, love to solve real hard problems.
Responsibilities
Work with product managers and software engineers to develop and execute test plans
Must be able to write code
Ability to design experiments to test complex algorithms
Own all server side QA functions including automated test and bug tracking
Come prepared to have fun, work hard and build a world-class team and product.
Experience
2 or more years of significant software development experience.
Strong software design and coding skills
Must have tested production level code (Java or C/C++) in a commercial environment.
Linux and scripting skills a big plus.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Skills
Love data! Charting, recording, exploring, and finding the underlying causes
Interest in both the big picture and minute details
Education
BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
Benefits/Perks:
Competitive salary
Performance based stock options
Three (3) weeks vacation
Low/No cost Health insurance
Dental insurance
401K
Flexible Spending
Pre-Tax Commuter Plan
Free snacks & beverages
Gym Reimbursement
Competitive foosball games daily
Work in the heart of SoHo