Software Systems Engineer

Description: Overall Purpose: The Set Top Box (STB) Software Systems Engineer is the bridge between the technical and business worlds, chartered to shape DIRECTV's next generation video delivery platform. Roles and Responsibilities: 1) Must have ability to break down complex software concepts into the core components. And translate these software concepts into well-written technical system specifications and functional requirement documents. The results of this work defines innovative new features that drive the software development process at DIRECTV's STB software engineering department. 2) Create STB software specifications and Requirements specifications that define how new STB software features shall work. 3) Provide creative solutions to challenging technical problems. 4) Define overall STB system design and solution. 5) Contribute technical analysis for end-to-end system requirements, design and interface specifications. 6) Provide complete system specifications and API for STB software architects. 7) Review and provide feedback on QA test plans and test cases. 8) Review and prioritize projects schedules on a weekly basis with management. 9) Establish and maintain partnerships with cross functional groups. Qualification Rating Must Have Professional Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience No Excellent communication skills to include tailoring to audience to achieve desired results 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Excellent technical writing skills 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Experience and responsibility for managing full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 7 years Interpersonal Relationships 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 5 years Must be able to work well in group/team environments 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 5 years Proven track record in creative problem solving including critical and analytical thinking 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 5 years Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including qualitative and quantitative skills 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Systems engineer experience, preferably in a Consumer Electronics environment 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 8 years Systems-level experience with Linux and/or other multitasking operating systems 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 6 years Nice to Have Professional Ability to effectively operate in a fast paced environment 5 (5 - Expert) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 5 years Experience with development of device drivers or firmware for consumer electronic products 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 3 years Knowledge of Cable or Satellite broadcast technology (MPEG, transport streams) 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Organizational skills - facilitating meetings/efficient time management 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Understanding of mobile and social media technologies 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 4 years Working-knowledge of networking and streaming protocols and IPTV 4 (4 - Very Strong) of 5 (5 - Expert) and 5 years Additional Site (1) USA | TX | DALLAS (75019 | DALLAS) Additional Site (2) USA | WA | BOTHELL (98011 | BOTHELL) Project Name Software Systems Engineer required for PME investigation and root cause analysis Top 5 Skills / Additional Job Posting Description Details * 1. 7+ years in IT related experience in that 5+ years of experience in Problem management background in telecom, Cloud and ecommerce. 2. Development & Scripting knowledge in EFK/ELK/Splunk, Quantum Metric (QM)/Dynatrace/CatchPoint: 3 - Intermediate (practical application) 3. Java/Unix/SQL: 3 - Intermediate (practical application) 4. Proven ability to communicate via email, phone, chat room etc.: 2 - Novice (limited experience) 5. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills to work in a Global team Is candidate required to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National? No Is this posting for a Pre-Identified Candidate? No NPW Merger Information (No Value) NPW Merger Company (No Value)