Software Engineer

Job Description: Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the map database compiler team developing a next-generation map storage format used in automotive navigation applications.

Responsibilities

• Development of work packages including requirements elaboration, design, development, unit testing, documentation, and delivery of the results
• Review code of peers and provide constructive feedback
• Resolve defects in a timely manner
• Follow Navigon software development guidelines
• Anticipate risks and mitigate as necessary
• Submit ideas for improvement to technology and process
• Report status on a regular basis

Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience designing and developing multi-tasking and client-server applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented software development using C++ and UML on UNIX and Windows
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, XML, and Unicode
• Experience using Oracle C++ Call Interface (OCCI), SQL*Plus, and SQL*Loader
• Experience developing applications using MS Visual Studio .NET
• Demonstrated knowledge of Perl and shell scripting capabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of data indexing structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Perforce, or comparable configuration management tool
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and means of software engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• GIS experience is a plus
• Bilingual skills are a plus (German)

To apply email cover letter and resume to hrna@navigon.com