Remote Control Solutions Architect
Location: US, CA, Mountain View
Employment type: Full-time
Company profile: Come be a part of one of the fastest growing, well-funded and exciting startups in Silicon Valley.  Peel makes the world’s leading smart remote app which turns your mobile device into a universal remote control. Our technology is preloaded on many of the world’s top-selling Android devices.  Peel’s audience is at 60 million and doubling every six months with 3 billion+ remote commands handled every month.   Help us revolutionize the TV viewing experience and achieve our goal of becoming the universal controller for the internet of things.Peel is driven by design and a passion for developing brilliant user experiences. We simplify complex problems, then surprise and delight. Prior to starting at Peel, members of the team helped create some of the best products available today, including iTunes, iPhoto, Netflix, Roku, Avid, and Final Cut Pro. We're a fun company that works hard, but understands the value of well balanced professional and personal lives. Away from work, we raise wonderful young families, race cars, sail boats, play instruments, and go on adventures in outer space… Well, maybe we all just dream about that last one… On the job, we come in charged and focussed on changing the industry, forever. We want to work with like-minded creative and talented people. If you want to change the world and the face of entertainment, we want to hear from you!
Description: Will lead the remote control aspect of the product from all fronts. Responsibilities will include✦  Providecrossdomainarchitecturalsolutionsforproblemsinsettinguporusingremote control functionality in the mobile app.✦  Implement Security, Storage and retrieval of IR Database codes✦  Debugandanalyzecustomer(OEMandenduser)issues✦  AdviseOEMsonimplementingremotecontrolsolutionsonmobilephone/tablets(both hardware and software )✦  hire and manage the IR data collection team in different countries✦  Work with Client and cloud engineers to identify issues and provide solutions 
Requirements: SkillsBS/MS/Phd Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical from top Engineering Schools Experience in providing solutions spawning multiple technical areasWorked on remote control / home automation companies like Logitech,philips, URC, googletv, tivo a plusUnderstanding of Web service architectureBasic Database skills ( SQL ) a mustHands on ability to program in Java/Python or other scripting languagesDeep understanding of Mobile programming / MVC conceptsDebugging and Problem solving skillsProject management experience is a mustExperience working with low-level technologies ( system drivers, firmware, sensors ) as part of work or hobbyKnowledge of Infrared Code formats is preferred.QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science from top Engineering Schools Ability to manage and execute projects under timelinesProven Ability to deliver under pressureGood Communication skillsAbility to manage people and prioritiesAbility to create , follow and optimize workflows and processes Enjoy fast moving startup cultureTeam player  Nice to haveLoves gadgetsLoves watching TV 
Benefits: Competitive base salaryStock OptionsFull benefits (medical, dental, vision)Easy walking distance from CaltrainFree Caltrain passesFree parkingFree gourmet lunch WednesdaysClose proximity to downtown Mountain View eateriesOn-site massageLife insurance401KOn-site snacks/beverages/gourmet coffeeOpen dog policyPing Pong, etc.
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