Software Developer - Mobile Browser Developer
SlipStream Data Inc., a subsidiary of Research In Motion (RIM), delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet acceleration and optimization technology, enabling service providers and technology partners to enhance the online experience for mobile, broadband and dial users, while significantly reducing bandwidth requirements.
Our core technology, the SlipStream Acceleration & Optimization Engine, is built on advancements in information theory and network architecture research. In use by more than 2,200 service providers in over 50 countries, the Engine uses patented acceleration, lossless data compression and network optimization technology to increase transmission speeds by up to 7 times, decrease bandwidth requirements by up to 98%, and deliver a more consistent quality of service. Our compression technology has recently been adapted to accelerate the BlackBerry Browser.
Working with the BlackBerry Browser development team, the successful candidate will be involved in the design, development and enhancement of the BlackBerry Browser. This exciting and challenging position involves development of innovative, mobile browsing solutions of all types of Web content on constrained, mobile devices. Specific responsibilities cover a wide range of Browser-related areas, focused mainly on the device-side Browser, but also including server-side development of the BlackBerry Browsing proxy server. Responsibilities include software design, development, unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of software components. The successful candidate will also be involved with the production of design documentation and specifications and ongoing product support and maintenance.
Recent graduates are requested to provide up-to-date transcripts and cooperative education evaluation sheets where applicable, along with your resume and cover letter.
SlipStream is aware that a company is only as good as its people. Qualified candidates will join an outstanding software development team and can expect a competitive salary and benefits package.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Intimate understanding of standard networking protocols: IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP
- Intimate understanding of current Web standards: HTML, XML, CSS, ECMAScript
- Expert C/C++ programming skills; code will target all of Windows, Linux and BlackBerry embedded platforms
- Excellent Java (J2EE, J2ME, RIM Java SDK) programming skills; code will target all of Windows, Linux and BlackBerry embedded platforms
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering preferred; minimum average of 75%
To apply, please go to www.rim.com/careers and reference job ID J0108-0498 Mobile Browser Developer. For more information about SlipStream, our products and our career opportunities, please visit www.slipstream.com. All positions are located at our Waterloo head office; the ability to work unrestricted in Canada is a pre-requisite.
SlipStream Data Inc. is a subsidiary