Software Development Engineer in Test - (US-CA-Palo Alto - 94309)

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Jobcode: L:80854668
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Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test Job Category: Software Testing Product: (Not Product Specific) Date Posted: 06/26/2008 Job Code: 235707 Location: CA - Palo Alto Travel Required: Vision and Opportunity Do you like working in a fast paced startup environment backed by a software giant? Do you have passion for delivering highest quality software for the average consumer? Do you want to participate in an effort that will reinvent Microsoft as a consumer brand? Our team is incubating a mobile consumer solution that may grow into the company's next billion dollar business. This is a high profile project and an important part of the Microsoft consumer strategy. The solution we build will become a hub in people's lives and will change the way people connect with each other. Now is the time for you to join to help shape the product. Commitment Our project is a major multiyear commitment by Microsoft to create a new premium mobile experience for consumers and social communicators. To quote Steve Ballmer in his message regarding continuing our Q1 progress, "Two of our priorities for this year center on consumers: 1) driving consumer excitement, and 2) mastering consumer electronics. This emphasis reflects one of the key realities of our industry today-that many of the most important technology trends start with consumers." Team Our team is looking for Software Development Engineers in Test (SDE/T) to help turn our vision into reality. The team is just forming to build this exciting V1 product. As an SDE/T on this team, you will own the quality of product feature areas. You will provide feedback on key user scenarios, functional and technical designs, and specifications. You will write test specifications, design and implement test cases, test automation and test tools. You will collaborate with software engineers and program managers within our team and across Microsoft. You will contribute to defining and implementing testing techniques and technology for the team. Qualifications include: * Software testing experience * Thorough knowledge of test methodologies and techniques * Ability to contribute to team's testing strategies * Product development experience * Experience with C/C++, C# * Strong problem solving skills * Good communication and collaboration skills * Mobile development experience is a plus * A BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience