Principal Software Engineer - Macintosh Development

The Principal Software Engineer develops and applies advanced methods to the creation, design and development of complex software programs, applications and projects across multiple platforms. Directs problem solving projects or major phases of projects to resolve advanced software technical issues. Working as an individual contributor or as lead of a small team, determines methods of approach, organizes means for problem resolution, reviews project progress, recommends technical corrections and evaluates results. Reviews literature on current practices and cutting-edge technologies and provides technical consultation.

Core Competencies

BS in Computer Science or Engineering, more than seven (7) years related experience required

Proven expertise in application domain and skillful with object-oriented programming, compiler or interpreter technologies, embedded systems, and new/advanced programming languages

Must have experience with Macintosh Cocoa Development Framework

Fluency in Objective C required

Excellent working knowledge with Macintosh OSX

Strong debugging skills

Ability to write clearly and precisely communicate technical information effectively

Strong team player with the ability to lead groups when called upon to do so

Core Responsibilities

Acts as Project Lead or expert-level troubleshooter on critical software solutions that may include on-site client work

Responsible for thorough and on-time delivery of all assigned software projects and tasks; immediate communication of any technical issues or potential schedule delays is expected

Responsible for creating or modifying code to implement new technologies, add new features, and improve performance

Responsible for developing test and demonstration applications and for characterizing system performance

Responsible for analyzing and debugging system problems and providing fixes or directing others in providing a solution to the problem

Functional Competencies & Responsibilities - FEX

Strong Objective-C 1 & 2

Cocoa

Must be familiar with the Apple Human Interface Guidelines

C++ Expert

Must be comfortable with SQL/XML and web services

Must be comfortable with writing and debugging multi-threaded applications

Must have a good understanding of cross platform issues

Good understanding of lower level Mac OS is important

Team Player. Good communications is a must!

Experience with PHP a plus

Experience with Windows Development a plus

Comfortable with working in a SCRUM development environment

We offer a competitive salary and an awesome benefits package in a business casual environment. Please submit your resume electronically and provide your salary requirements to jobs@monotypeimaging.com.