Embedded software developer

Opera Software is looking for excellent software developers to join the Japan delivery team, which ports the Opera web browser to all kinds of connected devices.

We are working with industry leaders such as Sony, Toshiba and Sharp, and many more.

You will be part of our multicultural engineering team in the Japan office, and you will also be cooperating with other teams abroad.

Areas of Responsibilities:

-- Modify existing Opera web browser to adapt it to new hardware platform (often running embedded linux), improve its performance or correct errors

-- Develop new features

-- Participate and contribute in all parts of the software development life cycle

-- Take initiative and ensure timely delivery



Required qualifications(essential):

-- Excellent coding and design skills, particularly in C++

-- English proficiency both in writing and reading

-- Good communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility



Desired additional qualifications (ideals) (one or more):

-- Experience in embedded software development on one or more platforms, especially Linux

-- Familiarity with Web technologies and standards, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

-- Good Japanese skills

-- Ability to travel to Europe occasionally for business



Benefits:

-- Casual and friendly work environment

-- Flexible work hours, and little overtime

-- Weekly social gathering with free drinks and snacks (Friday Night Beer)

-- Financial support for in-office massage, sport gym and language lessons

-- Group life insurance and group lonr-term disability insurance

-- Relaxing office with a nap room

-- Paid leave such as annual paid vacation, parantal leave, sick leave, sick-child care leave etc

-- And many more!



Salary range: Depending on the candidate



What is special about working as an Embedded Software Developer at Japan office of Opera Software?

Opera Softwre believes in a good employment. We are trying to take very good care of our members and you will find wonderful work environment at Opera Software. And furthermore, you will find incredibly brilliant and friendly staff members to work with.

However, this could be an answer for you beyond the fascinating environment.

Through your daily tasks, you will have the chance to see the whole picture and to work at all levels of the software stack, from web applications to the network code, from UI code to writing special purpose plug-ins or add-ons, or diving into the core of the web browser and working on the Javascript execution engine, new standards etc. In other words, at Opera Softwrae, you will have a chance to learn so many new things and continuously update yourself as a developer.



Do you think you have all which we are looking for? Are you motivated by challenging problems and do feel proud of working on Opera's innovative products? If so, we would like to hear from you now!

And also check our Mission and Vision at http://www.opera.com/company/vision/

About Opera Software

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the Web should be a universal right. 200 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the Internet. Our vision of one Web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.