Verizon is hiring : Principal Engineer of Video Software Development in Irving

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What you'll be doing... We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Fios video software development team. In this role, the candidate will be a technical leader, driving architecture decisions and contributing to the development of various video products. The candidate will work closely with other developers, product managers, QA and support teams to deliver high-quality and user-friendly applications on Fios STBs and companion applications.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Designing, developing, and maintaining next generation applications on set-top boxes, mobile clients and other consumer electronics devices using C / C++, Object C, Kotlin, Swift on Linux, iOS, tvOS and Android platforms.

Defining and analyzing business and software requirements; evaluate third party vendor software and hardware products for suitable applications in Fios home network.

Maintaining prototype asset libraries; providing timely recommendations for optimization of workflow and prototype delivery; developing patentable intellectual property.

Providing technical support and troubleshoot issues; interact with the various teams and coordinating activities with offshore teams.

Deriving design documents from business requirements.

Working with teams in finalizing and approving the proposed design.

Working with vendors in making sure deliverables are according to design of the product, its architecture and that the deliverables are met on time.

What we're looking for... You'll need to have :

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and / or military experience, or specialized training.

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Progressive experience in designing, developing, testing applications on set-top boxes and consumer electronics devices using C / C++, Object C, Kotlin, Linux, Apple, tvOS and Android development tools.

Good knowledge with using tools like Conan, Artifactory, cmake, Jenkins, Djinni.

Good experience in video players with DRM support on Android and Apple platforms.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with larger teams and convince them of the design and software in question.

Good experience with Test Driven Development Techniques and usage of unit test tools.

Experience working with 3rd party software and libraries, including open source.

Solid foundation in software development practices, including use of various design patterns, good coding practices & standards.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and lead.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including : medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

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