Rekrytointi/ilmoitus-14 (19.2.2009)

Linux-Aktivaattori

Ilmoitus lähetetty 19.2.2009

Software Specialist, Linux

Description

The Linux-based Maemo platform is the software that powers mobile devices such as the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet. To make the Maemo platform even more powerful, we at the Maemo SW entity in Devices R&D are now looking for people to take it to the next level as part of the applications and platform development teams. We aim to extend the platform's capabilities as software for innovative communication and Internet devices; also by adding a Qt-based application development environment to complement the existing GTK+.

To help us in this cutting edge work, we are currently looking for an experienced software developer to join us in Helsinki, Finland. Your primary responsibilities will be developing our Linux components and maintaining them for Maemo. Our team is responsible for delivering systemwide services to the software platform including energy management and system control. In other words, the team is responsible for use times, battery charging, user profiles, alarm service, boot & shutdown, system state management, thermal management and time management. All of these areas are crucial to the functionality of the platform and affect a wide range of other subsystems and components. Your part of the work could also include following upstream projects and taking new versions into use as well as sending patches upstream.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in Software Engineering or another relevant educational degree combined with strong experience in product development. In addition, you have 5 years of software development experience in Linux low-level application software. Previous experience in and contributions to open source community work is required along with proficiency in Debian packaging and git version control. We will also appreciate familiarity with Qt and C++. To express yourself and your ideas efficiently, you are fluent in written and spoken English and possess good communication skills. On top of this, you are able to function both independently and as part of a team and your dedication to quality drives you to seek opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Apply asap at tom.laine@elanit.fi<mailto:tom.laine@elanit.fi>