Intern - Java Developer (Embedded and Extraordinaire)

New York – As the Bug Labs latest and greatest Java Developer, you will be (among other things) developing OSGi bundles, embedded Java, and Eclipse plugins. It goes without saying you are a competent, detail oriented go-getter who dances between independence, initiative, and collaboration. You have unyielding energy, you are open minded, and prioritize rewarding work with a fun team.

Major Responsibilities

• Create and write applications in Java (embedded Java Development)
• Create test cases based on functional specifications and/or use cases provided by development
• Develop OSGi bundles and Eclipse plugins
• Create build and deployment scripts

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with or a desire to learn test driven development
• Experience with PC and Mac systems
• Experience working with Eclipse
• Proficiency in Java
• Interest in embedded systems
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized
• Strong oral and written communication skills, particularly in discussing technical issues clearly and succinctly
• Able to provide sample test plans and test cases
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Self starter that works well with others (experience working with a start up preferred)
• Exposure to a wide set of technologies and methodologies

Sales Engineer

New York – Is it possible to have just the right blend of serious technical chops and über business savvy? We are looking to add a motivated and passionate do-it-all sales engineer to identify the perfect customers for BUG, design custom solutions, and keep them happy as a clam after their purchase.

Major Responsibilities

• After-sales support (answer in-depth customer questions and inquiries, getting applications to work, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Researching and understanding the needs of the customer and defining overall technical and business solutions (preferably solutions that deliver more value to customers while creating less work for our engineers)
• Developing and growing long-term relationships with customers
• Managing and interpreting customer requirements – speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs
• Developing and presenting enticing business cases, technical presentations, and demos that align with customer needs and requirements
• Persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
• Creating client quotations and negotiating contracts
• Define product and technical responses for RFP requests.
• Yes, there will be routine stuff like recording and maintaining client contact data, coordinating presentations, and supporting marketing activities (we are a true start-up …. you do it all).
• Searching for new clients who might benefit from company products or services
• Owning absolute accountability: you own the successes and the failures

Minimum Requirements

• A strong background in developing custom technical solutions to solve business problems
• Understanding of product functionality / capability gaps, and ability to define ways to address gaps using product enhancements, partners, etc.
• Demonstrated success presenting technologies as a business solution.
• Proven ability selling into complex sales environments with both business and technical buyers.
• Must be a passionate, self motivated, personable, multi-tasker
• Ability to understand source code at a high level, be able to make simple modifications to existing Java programs.
• Good grip on the fundamentals of electronics, computer hardware, networks, and wireless technologies.
• Ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical language, and translate between them with customers and engineers.
• Some experience with open source projects or communities.
• Able to travel 25% to 40%
• Four-year college degree with a major in engineering, math, science, computer science, or business is going to score much better with us.

To Apply

We just can’t get back to everyone! Sorry. If you want to hear back, submit a resume and cover letter to jobs[at]buglabs.net telling us why you are right for the position. Make sure you address the following bullet points:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of our products, services, features, benefits, and market potential.

• Our first step is to get the engineering team excited about you. Give me some clear examples of your technical skills that will help them see how you will be relieving them of customer support.