Software Architect - Infrastructure Software

Software Architect - Infrastructure Software

Research In Motion (RIM)

Location: Waterloo OR Mississauga Ontario Canada

** Please apply directly to cataylor@rim.com **

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the expanding Relay Software Architecture team, you will work alongside other teams within RIM to develop the system architecture of future generations of the core routing infrastructure which supports BlackBerry.  Responsibilities include creating and reviewing high-level architecture documents, performing feasibility studies, evaluating the impact of new features and technologies, supporting the software design teams, and resolving technical issues,. In cooperation with software development teams, the successful candidate will elaborate conceptual ideas into functional prototypes as a method of evaluating technical alternatives and will test the resulting system to determine if it meets system requirements.

The ideal candidate is someone with broad experience in software systems development, design and architecture. R&D experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems
• Implementation and application of messaging systems
• Real-time applications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent is required
• 7+ years of significant software development experience in a real-time environment with C++ and at least 3 years of direct architectural practice. Less development experience will be considered if strong architectural abilities are demonstrated
• Experience producing and reviewing system and feature level documentation
• Deep working knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Should be able to document designs and implementations in a formal manner
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

Familiarity with the following areas would be an asset:

• Analysis and optimization of application for wireless networks
• Overlay, peer-to-peer and ad hoc networks
• Highly available networks and processing clusters

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.