[gnhlug-jobs] WSI looking for a Software Engineer

[Scott Mellott]

Hello folks,

I work at WSI Corporation in Andover, MA.  We design and build some very 
cool Linux based products used by a larger percentage of TV and Cable 
News operations around the world.  We currently have an opening in our 
Media Criticals Team.

Check out the job requirements:

Software Engineer – Media Criticals Team

Purpose of Position:
Be part of a team that is responsible for the timely resolution of 
customer-reported issues arising from the use of  complex software 
applications in broadcast television.  The challenges include isolating 
the problem from incomplete or misleading bug reports within large code 
bases in interrelated applications. The team focuses on issues affecting 
the customer’s ability to use the applications effectively.  The primary 
duties will focus on debugging C++ code, but there is a component that 
will develop system monitoring and information gathering utilities to 
assist the Customer Support group in proactively addressing situations 
before they become problems.  Good communications skills will be needed 
to obtain the information necessary to get to the core of the issue, 
replicate the problem, and interface with other software engineers if 
necessary.
You will need to use your communications skills to extract the right 
information directly from customers who are under the gun to produce a 
live show and from in-house customer support representatives who may not 
have the full story.  You will apply your patience and problem-solving 
aptitude to replicate, isolate and fix software defects in fielded 
applications, as well as to sharing those skills with other team 
members. You will be a member of an international team sharing 
responsibility for addressing critical issues, developing scripts and 
programs to monitor system performance and health, and resolving 
long-standing defects. Your duties lie primarily on working with 
existing code without responsibility for developing new features. This 
team sits between Customer Service and Software Development.
WSI, the premier provider of data and software for weather broadcasters 
is located in a state-of-the-art facility north of Boston. A 
wholly-owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, we are a sister 
company to The Weather Channel.
Specific Duties:
The person that fills this position will write software to improve the 
user experience.  The duties include:
•	Applying advanced debugging skills to ferret out the causes of 
critical problems.
•	Applying an aptitude for debugging complex software systems, including 
OOD and/or component-based design.
•	Developing and enhancing debugging skills by learning new techniques 
and tools.
•	Working within a professional software development process with the 
appropriate checks and balances.
•	Coordinating with and developing effective communications with team 
members in other time zones.
•	Interfacing with Customer Service Representatives to prioritize the 
work and deliver solutions in a timely manner.
•	Interfacing with software engineers in the applications development 
team to ensure robust and integrated solutions.
Requirements:
•	At least 3 years commercial experience including hands on with 
development of an interactive multimedia (preferably 3d) application.
•	Solid C++ and understanding of Object Oriented Design
•	Comfortable with Linux and other Unix operating systems
•	Problem-solving/puzzle-solving mentality
•	Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
•	Csh, Bash, Python, Perl script writing
•	Strong work ethic
•	Patience
•	Desire to learn and to share acquired knowledge
•	Good documentation and communication skills
Additional Skills (desired):
•	Domain knowledge and experience with weather data
•	Experience with Nvidia graphics
•	Experience with OpenGL
•	Experience with X and Motif

You can contact John Loughlin in HR here at WSI at jlouglin at wsi.com or 
978-983-6619 if you are interested in applying for this position.

Scott
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Scott Mellott
scott at mellott.com
http://scott.mellott.com
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