QA Engineer

Job Description

Skyhook is looking for an experienced Software QA Engineer. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience testing client-server software. Experience with mobile is a plus, but is not required. You will be responsible for planning, scoping, and executing tests of new and existing features across multiple projects. Testing will include design review, API testing, functional validation, error handling, and performance testing, as well as automating tests when it is appropriate. Must be able to communincate effectively with developers for the purposes of understanding design goals as well as providing appropriate feedback in the form of bug reports.

Responsibilities:

• Break complex projects and tasks down to managable subfeatures.
• Write code in C/C++ and Java as needed to create tests for our SDK.
• Report and maintain the details of assigned and discovered bugs in our bug tracking system.
• Ability to research new technologies independently.
• Must have a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Understand risk and be able to provide appropriate feedback regarding bug priorities.
• Provide product support to both partners and consumers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to code in C/C++ and Java
• Able to write scripts capable of text processing (such as Python or Perl)
• A solid understanding of SQL, and the ability to write complex queries
• Working knowledge of a variety of operating systems, and the ability to pick up new ones

Desired:

• Experience in mobile
• Tomcat experience
• Experience with large scale server environments
• Bachelor's degree preferred

To apply for this role, please click here: Apply.

Are you a passionate, dedicated, motivated engineer? Join Skyhook research and development team, and improve Skyhook's core technology and algorithms while extending our technology into new areas. Are you excited about making a difference and work on a cutting edge technology?

Are you excited to do research and be involved in development of a product used worldwide? Are you excited to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, start-up company? Work hard and have fun everyday! Then Skyhook is the place for you, and we'd love to hear from you.

R&D Engineer

Job Description

Candidate in this position will work on different Skyhook positioning technologies to enhance and also to farther optimize them. Candidate will help the company to explore new approaches and new positioning technologies.

Another aspect of the work involves statistical analysis of anonymous usage-data of millions of devices using Skyhook solution, worldwide. The statistical analysis is not only to improve Skyhook core positioning technologies, but also to conduct temporal and spatial analysis of behavior of users of the system.

Candidate is also going to help to improve Skyhook patent portfolio.

Requirements:

• Master in Science, PhD is preferred.
• Strong math background, specifically probability and statistics
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, i.e. C/C++, JAVA, or Matlab
• Strong writing skills

Preferred:

• EE and CS fields
• Couple of years industry experience
• Experience with GPS
• Experience with inertial systems
• Experience with handling large data, and statistical data analysis
• Experience with radio propagation

To apply for this role, please click here: Apply.

Inside Sales Representative

Job Description

Skyhook is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Inside Sales person with a passion for building customer relationships and closing new business opportunities. This is an amazing opportunity to join a leading mobile location technology company uniquely positioned right in the middle of the exploding app-driven economy. In this role, you will contribute to the growth of Skyhook's business by working with enterprise customers and application developers to drive the expansion of Skyhook's location technology and location intelligence solutions.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the mobile application space along with familiarity of mobile on-line analytics, and advertising networks. Additionally, experience selling software or services to Original Equipment Manufacturers is desired. This role requires excellent presentation and listening skills, organization and contact management capabilities and a very strong competitive spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships with enterprise customers and application developers
• Develop awareness and drive new business by promoting our location intelligence solutions to Ad Agencies, Ad Networks, brands and developers
• Prospect business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of Skyhook's solutions and be able to position them effectively
• Negotiate and close agreements with Clients
• Support new Customers through our on-boarding process
• Exceed quarterly objectives

Requirements:

• BS required
• 1-2 years of experience preferred with an emphasis on consumer web or mobile services/li>
• Proven ability to independently manage and develop ongoing client relationships, with an emphasis on up-selling additional services
• A track record of success in managing a sales plan
• Experience determining customer requirements and presenting marketing solutions
• Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

To apply for this role, please click here: Apply.

Interested in becoming a driver for Skyhook?

Learn more and fill out an application today. Join the team behind the world's most innovative location technology.

If you like to drive and would like to get to know your local streets and hoods, Skyhook is hiring worldwide and will pay you to literally drive each and every single street in your city or town. As a Skyhook driver, you will be using a scanning device to gather wireless information in specific territories assigned to you by Skyhook. These contract positions typically last 2-4 weeks. There are no stops required, just driving and letting the device scan. All drivers must have a valid license, insurance, and a car in good working order. So get your maps, your shades, some snacks, and your tunes ready for a driving experience you are not likely to forget.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Skyhook driver, please complete the Online Application. If we currently have a need in your area, you will be contacted by a Skyhook representative.