Silicon Florist

The mission of this job is to define, implement and improve testing methodologies, infrastructure and processes. We seek a superstar tester whose goal is to create solid, reliable, customer-focused software that defines its genre. In this role, you will work closely with development, test and program management to build procedures that efficiently and effectively test our flagship products, Elemental Live and Elemental Server.
As a video test engineer, you will:
• Design and develop test plans, and perform repeatable testing procedures and processes
• Work with customer support and development to identify and understand our external customers and integrate their “stories” into our test procedures
• Become the expert in your assigned testing areas and document that knowledge in effective test cases

The successful implementation of this position requires, at a minimum:
• At least 2+ years of experience shipping commercial quality software with frequent release cycles
• Demonstrated ability to develop and instill processes and practices for regular qualitative and quantitative measurements of audio and video streams
• Experience testing video and audio software
• Familiar with at least one major scripting language (Perl, Bash, Ruby, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding and skill for performance and reliability testing
• Great communication skills and a history of solving complex technical problems
• Knowledge of video compression software and modern codecs (H264, MPEG2)
• Experience interpreting and modifying scripts, including bash files, REST and Perl scripts

In addition to mastery of the requisite technical skills, we require:
• Integrity: you don’t cut corners ethically
• Customer Centrism: customer success is your success
• Innovation: you generate new and creative approaches to problems

Elemental Technologies is the leading provider of video processing solutions that enable multiscreen content delivery. We are actively seeking the best and brightest candidates to join our team. We offer a spirited, stimulating and performance-driven environment that requires you to bring your “A” game every day.
In addition to working with world-class colleagues, benefits include:
• competitive salaries
• excellent health care plans
• matching 401k program
• incentive stock options
• tuition reimbursement program
• a ZipCar allowance for personal use
• annual TriMet passes
• bike-friendly facilities
• a copious supply of fabulous food, both in the kitchen and at our weekly Lunch-and-Learns

Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon with easy access to all the amenities the central city has to offer. If you have a penchant for big dreams, the engine to get there and a passion for doing it the right way, you owe it to yourself to check out opportunities at Elemental.
***Please visit our website to apply: http://www.elementaltechnologies.com/company/careers/opportunities-at-elemental