Software Engineer in Test

Essential Functions

Summary of Position:

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with a passion for quality to participate in the software quality assurance efforts for our proprietary in house toolset.

This position requires close collaboration with the engineering staff to define, develop, execute, and automate API level test plans and test cases. Identify and communicate a strategy for API and other testing methodologies, review and report on test progress, status, and coverage, and meet test completion and delivery milestones that you help define. Work closely with development, project management and documentation to coordinate testing responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
-- Develop and execute an API testing strategy, using API testing methodology and programming language knowledge
-- Develop and implement API tests
-- Contribute to setting and evaluating milestone criteria with the goal of releasing a high quality product on schedule
-- Design and implement quality processes for a small team of senior software developers
-- Work closely with the core development teams during all phases of the product life cycle
-- Evaluate completeness and effectiveness of developer's unit tests

Other Responsibilities

-- 5+ years of experience in QA or software development
-- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
-- 3+ years of experience testing APIs and complex data structures
-- Excellent design and coding skills ( C/C++ or and a scripting language such as Python or Perl) -- Knowledge of QA methodology, processes, and tools
-- Direct experience testing software under Unix (e.g., Linux or OSX)
-- Self-directed, detail-oriented and patient
-- Ability to work closely with developers and QA
-- Excellent communication skills

About Pixar:

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, and most recently, WALL-E. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its nine films have grossed more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney-Pixar is UP (May 29, 2009).

Desired Skills

To apply, please go to http://www.pixar.com/companyinfo/jobs/index.html.