Web Developer

Location: Mountain View, CA General Description: Smartphones, tablet, and other mobile devices have completely revolutionized how we operate in our daily lives. From communicating and sharing information to traveling and shopping, Samsung and Android have been at the core of this revolution. The next generation of mobile devices will completely change how we work. Development has already begun, and the possibilities are endless. Bixby is an intelligent personal assistant that is only available as a built-in application on Samsung flagship devices and wearables. This application uses a natural language user interface to perform tasks on these devices using voice, including but not limited to making phone calls, sending text messages, setting up meetings, opening apps, setting alarms and timers, getting directions, answering general questions, providing information about restaurants and other businesses, etc. These functions vary depending on the phone or wearable model. Here is the link to learn more about our project: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s8/intelligence/ Position Summary: This is a great opportunity for talented and hard-working Web/Server developers to join and build cloud services for users of the world’s bestselling mobile devices. The Bixby team is focused on the rapid development of cloud-based services for Samsung Intelligence Services.

Necessary Skills / Attributes
Responsibilities Include: • Develop UI components for the services related to Samsung Intelligence Services • Optimize applications for speed and scalability • Technical leadership for innovations in UI design and development • Technical leadership for software development process all the way from development to testing to production deployment • Troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and apply enhancement to UI components • Work with business and product stakeholders to identify requirements and expected deliverables • Model and frame business scenarios that has impacts on business processes, decisions, and key performance index • Work with other technical leaders inside Samsung • Work with customers and partners on deployments and technical integrations • Investigate technologies and propose technology recommendations • Create quick prototypes and proof-of-concepts • Lead and mentor a growing team with varied experience levels Experience Requirements: • 3-5 years hands-on experience in Web/Front-end development • Familiarity with Object oriented concepts • Experience integrating with RESTful web services • Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript • Proficient in Responsive CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Ionic, Foundation, etc) • Proficient in advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks (JQuery,UnderScore, AngularJS, BackboneJS and ReactJS, etc) • Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX • SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, MongoDB and Couchbase • Expertise in Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS) • BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Experience Requirements: • Bootstrap, Ionic, Foundation • JQuery,UnderScore, AngularJS, BackboneJS, Electron and ReactJS • Amazon Web Services and Azure • SQL, NoSQL

Company Information
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, South Korea. SRA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. with offices across the US. SRA is engaged in researching emerging technologies to create new businesses, and developing core technologies to enhance the competitiveness of Samsung’s products. SRA offers a competitive compensation package for R&D achievements so that researchers can focus on developing cutting edge technology. The primary research areas of SRA include: advanced software, content/services, user experience as well as other new and emerging technologies. Samsung Research America (SRA) plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of discovery in software, user experience and services for future products that can enrich your life. Our mission is to research and develop new technologies by partnering with the best and brightest and creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with locations in many technology centers in North America, SRA is driven to build a culture of innovation that rapidly translates research and new ideas into the unexpected.