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SEVEN is coming to Estonia!
Are you ready to help build a technology that has the power to change the way people communicate? SEVEN empowers people to build and maintain
connections to those who are most important to them.
Headquartered in California, SEVEN Networks is the leading provider of push-enabled mobile email and messaging solutions. SEVEN\'s software is a turn-key solution allowing telecom operators and device manufacturers ease of service across many devices, while optimizing data traffic. SEVEN's software provides secure, real-time access to consumer and business email across a wide variety of mobile devices. We're working with the top global mobile operators, platform vendors, email service providers and device manufacturers to make mobile email available on every mobile phone at an affordable price.
Help us make it happen! SEVEN is setting up a new development group in Estonia. We are dedicated to building a world-class team to create the next wave of innovative mobile services. We'll support your efforts and provide career-advancing opportunities and challenges. Our high-energy work environment, innovative technology and strong investors will allow you to build your career and achieve great things at SEVEN.
As a company, we believe in the benefits of efficient interpersonal communication, continuous learning, life outside the office and an enjoyable working environment. If you've got what it takes, we will provide you with great learning opportunities in a challenging and enthusiastic work place.
Please send your resume in English only. Principals only. SEVEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. SEVEN is an equal opportunity employer.
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Vacancy for
VP, Engineering, CTO, EMEA
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Job description
SEVEN is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to round out our Leadership team in Estonia. As a key contributor, you’ll manage engineering (including software development and QA) and lead our technology initiatives as we take our products into this exciting next growth phase. You’ll have the privilege of working with the most talented, passionate and professional engineers. We’re not just looking for a manager of people; this person will have a very hands-on role in moving our product forward, engaging with customers, and partnering with the leadership team in the overall business planning.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Collaborate and work closely with product managers and executive team to expand on current product offerings that map to business requirements and product roadmap.
• Set and drive the technical direction for the engineering team, collaborating on and communicating technical design, architecture, & QA.
• Lead and take a hands-on approach to the entire software development life-cycle. You will develop project and resource plans and schedules, and perform day-to-day project management to ensure successful on-time releases.
• Drive engineering and quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Allocate engineering resources appropriately across various projects, juggling current customer/prospect needs with longer term product roadmap needs. Provide appropriate estimates & project resource plans around regular releases of new features and product offerings.
• Articulate the business goals to the technology team, and the technology opportunities, limitations, and trade-offs to the business team. Act as a regular conduit in communication between engineering, product management, and sales. Especially, collaborate with product management to appropriately manage operations costs and drive changes to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Regular coaching, mentoring, checking in with your team, including goal setting, performance evaluation, and continuous team motivation.
• Budget management and the ability to accomplish a lot with limited resources, as all successful startups companies must. Facilitation of team technical discussions and idea exchanges.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders across all other SEVEN’s R&D facilities to ensure that good global communication is in place and engineering issues are globally staffed and coordinated appropriately.
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Skill requirements
• BS in computer science, engineering or related degree. Masters degree a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering management experience plus 5+ years leading software development. Experience in a diverse range of web-based technologies as well as a track record of leading teams through regular development of application software.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully hiring, motivating, retaining and effectively utilizing talented software developers and consultants to perform against aggressive schedules. Must be able to point to successful companies where you directly lead the design, development, delivery, support and maintenance of a large scale, high performing, and technically complex, reliable and robust web services solutions.
• Experience working with remote engineering team members across multiple time zones. Excellent vision and the ability to make forward-looking technology decisions and plans.
• Effective time management, prioritization skills, and promotion of such across the team.
• Should foster a positive culture; promote collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a fun work environment (people want to work with you and for you).
• Should lead by example and remain calm during stressful peaks and celebrate in the successes of team members.
• Facilitate productivity, passion, & manage conflict in the spirit of professionalism. Must be ethically strong and have strong integrity.
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Company offers
Competitive pay, Excellent work environment
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Job info
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Location:
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Tallinn, Harjumaa |
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Time of start:
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01 August 2010 |
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Type of job:
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full-time, employee |
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Expiring date:
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31 August 2010 |
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Publishing date:
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31 July 2010 |
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