Staff Engineer, Software

Staff Engineer, Software

Date : Aug 20, 2024

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Location : San Jose, CA, US

The Staff Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems / products / equipment for various applications.

They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application).

Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase / gate deliverables).

The Staff Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development.

Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains.

Participate in project planning and scheduling.

• Provide technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas.
• Take responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.).
• Review and interpret customer requirements / specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develops deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic complex programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
• May manage relationships with key vendors / partners.
• Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment).
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer-Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Project Management - Ability to manage / lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions.

Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project / change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget.

Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed.

Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks.

Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise.

Typical Experience

10 to 15 years

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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