Embedded in a worldwide network, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Customer Research, and Open Innovation. In Redford, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology, as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test the durability of the latest driver assistant and telematics systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focuses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a range of iOS/Android devices including mobile phones and wearables. Your primary focus will be overseeing the development of mobile applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Design and build applications for the iOS/Android platformEnsure readiness for publication to Apple & Google storesEnsure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applicationsCollaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new featuresIdentify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugsHelp maintain code quality, organization, and automationDesign and deliver large scale distributed systemsMaintenance and migration of existing systemsMentoring team membersAssist with recruiting and hiring of team membersManage large projects or processes with limited oversight from managerWork to achieve operational targets with major impact on departmental resultsResponsible for managing complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work productsEducation & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fieldProficient with Objective-C or Swift, Kotlin and Cocoa Touch and IDEs like XCode, Android Studio. Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuningFamiliarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS/Android applications to back-end servicesKnowledge of Azure-based technologies and UI/UX standardsUnderstanding of mobile design principles and interface guidelinesExperience with performance and memory tuning with tools such as Instruments or SharkFamiliarity with cloud message APIs and push notificationsKnack for benchmarking and optimizationProficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, or SVNFamiliarity with continuous integrationFamiliarity with feature toggling tools like Launch Darkly, analytics tools like Google Firebase.Experience with DevOps teams and culturePreferred Qualifications: 7+ years of relevant experience1+ years of leadershipExperience with concepts of API design, load balancing, cross-platform developmentDeployment of applications onto systems with multiple versions and generationsExperience with internationally distributed teamsWhy should you apply? Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k savings plan, tuition and fitness reimbursement programs, and much more. We have an open and flexible environment to allow you to push boundaries, join MBRDNA and design your future.
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.
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