Mobile Device Software Research Engineer - Vancouver, BC

Flowfinity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowfinity Wireless is seeking a Mobile Device Software Research Engineer to explore architectural and performance solutions for configurable enterprise mobile apps. We encourage prototype-driven learning and rigorous experimentation.

You will analyze requirements, design experiments, prototype solutions, and document results while collaborating with the product team. Local Vancouver candidates are preferred, with emphasis on attention to detail and self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms & data structures.
• Experience with multi-threading, asynchronous programming and memory management.
• Network programming experience.
• 2D graphics programming.
• SQLite/database experience.
• Java/Android SDK
• JNI/NDK
• C/C++, Objective-C, iOS
• Source control usage
• Good memory management practices.
• Willingness to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of technical requirements and solution options.
• Producing experiment design documents.
• Programming prototypes and evaluating proposed solutions.
• Producing experiment reports.
• Liaising with the product team to transfer knowledge and aid product implementation.
• Keeping accurate timesheet records.

Skills

Algorithms

Multi-threading

Network programming

C/C++

JNI/NDK

Java

Android SDK

SQLite

iOS

Objective-C

Source control

Memory management

2D graphics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Canada work eligibility

Job description

Mobile Device Software Research Engineer

Who We Are

Flowfinity Wireless is a proven provider of flexible enterprise mobile app software. We help businesses across industries run more efficiently by replacing paper and spreadsheets with fully customizable workflow apps. Our software enables teams in the field to access, report and share information where and when they need to.

Top global brands rely on Flowfinity software to boost productivity, increase sales, and provide critical access to enterprise information on smartphones and tablets. To learn more about Flowfinity, please visit: https://www.flowfinity.com

About You

As a Software Research Engineer, you will support our company growth by systematically investigating potential solutions for the architectural, performance and user experience challenges that we face in providing highly sophisticated yet easy to use configurable solutions to our customers. You are a problem solver with strong attention to detail. As this is a research role, you embrace prototype failure for the sake of acquiring new knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of technical requirements and solution options
• Producing experiment design documents
• Programming prototypes and investigating suitability of attempted solutions
• Producing experiment reports
• Liaising with the product team to transfer acquired knowledge and assist in product implementation
• Keeping accurate timesheet records

Requirements:

• Analytical mind set
• Ability to work in a team but also be self-sufficient
• Understanding algorithms, data structures, complexity, and optimization
• Multi-threaded, asynchronous programming and memory management best practices
• Network programming
• 2D graphics programming
• Experience in databases, SQLite
• Java, Android SDK
• JNI, Android NDK
• C/C++, Objective C, iOS
• Source version control
• Ability to be employed in Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Local candidates only: Vancouver, BC

Required experience: mobile software development - 10 years