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Are you looking for a position that provides you the environment and support to explore innovative ideas?  Do you seek a position where you can apply your academic knowledge to real world applications? If this sounds like the flexibility and satisfaction you seek, consider applying today to become a Sr. Product Software Engineer with us at Vibration Research.

Vibration Research (VR) is a family owned and operated, global corporation headquartered in West Michigan. At VR, we lead the vibration control system industry with innovative solutions and customer service second to none. Advanced hardware capabilities combined with powerful, user-friendly software make VR controllers the premier choice for companies and testing labs around the globe. Our diverse customer base ranges from small facilities to Fortune 500 companies.

We are seeking an analytical, team player who has an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative problem-solving skills to join our highly intelligent engineering team.  As a Sr. Product Software Engineer, you will report directly to our Software Development Manager and will be working on VibrationVIEW. 

As a Sr. Product Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and write C# and/or C++ code using Test-Driven Development Techniques
• Develop user-friendly software with knowledge of solution context, including data needs and usage, user personas, needs and feedback, system design flow, and prior problem areas.
• Develop software after evaluating information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, and investigating problem areas as assigned.
• Master agile development methodologies, help adapt agile implementation to needs of the business, aid in development meetings to maximize value, clarify requirements with product owner by asking questions and envisioning use-cases, mentor entry-level co-workers on process, deliver working software increments each sprint that meet desired uses, help improve process by providing retrospective feedback to co-workers.
• Own the development lifecycle process and monitor effectiveness. Modify process as appropriate by determining changes needed and implementing with the team.
• Knows how customer is using the product and can infer what features might be needed in the future. Creates an architecture which is designed to accept these future features.
• Provide system and program documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments as needed.
• Review other's code and automated tests, look for test scenarios not covered with tests, and provide feedback. Understand where the issues are. Understand functional testing that is required to ship software. Confirm system and program operation by conducting rigorous testing.
• Find missing pieces in documentation, fix errors, provide feedback.
• Present on technical aspects of software and engineering concepts to co-workers and end users
• Handle complex, cross-functional problems. Prevents recurring problems with holistic solutions. Provides mentorship on problem-solving approaches and techniques.

We believe a Sr. Product Software Engineer will be successful if they are equipped with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or equivalent experience required, master’s degree preferred

• 7+ years of software development experience required 

• Demonstrated experience with C# and C++ 

• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in working with sensitive, confidential records and information 

• Highly effective technical and analytical skills and sound judgement 

• High attention to detail and quality focus  

• Ability to collaborate and foster teamwork 

• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing, Control Theory, and Embedded Realtime Control Theory

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Understanding the integration between hardware and software
• Excellent company product knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills

At VR, our team works hard but we also like to have fun.  We treat our team of highly talented and passionate employees very generously.  Many opportunities are provided for our employees to grow professionally in an innovative, team-based environment that is results oriented and comfortable.  We also come together weekly for team lunches on Fridays, have a gym on-site, and offer generous bonuses.  If you have a passion for software engineering and an interest in applying that passion in the sound and vibration fields, submit your resume consideration.  We look forward to talking with you about our Sr. Product Software Engineer
position! 

For more information about VR, please visit us at www.vibrationresearch.com.