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    Platform Director (Open Source)

    State College, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    <p><strong><span>Company Description:</span></strong></p><p><span>At Xora, we connect pioneering software developers in the AR/VR space and deliver an open source stack for trusted, high performing, cross-platform software development. Our software auto compiles to native ARKit, ARCore, and WebGL through our flagship rendering engine.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>We offer react-native tools, middle wear, and software orchestration through our community of developers.

    As well as a modular toolkit for creating custom AR glasses. As we rapidly grow, we provide enterprise support for creating augmented and virtual reality applications.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Our open-source users include The CocaCola company, Dior, The Food Network, Accenture.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span>Job

    summary:

    </span></strong></p><p><span>The Xora Open Source team is looking for a Software Platform Director to join us in the US. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this role, you will establish guidelines for writing and modifying software according to Xora standards.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>You will also streamline communication to partnering teams at Mozilla, Chromium, and other Open Source web projects. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>You will help orchestrate high-level platform changes, and work with the software development team, as well as external stakeholders, to fundraise for the 501c3 non-profit, as well as collaborate with the team to execute Changes.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The Platform Director's core responsibility is to work with users, internal development teams, and external developers and orchestrate a sustainable growth model for the rapidly growing open source project.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span>Job Description: </span></strong></p><ul><li><span>Drive the development process.</span></li><li><span>Create guidelines for writing, modifying, and debugging software for external software contributors.</span></li><li><span>Establishes software quality standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing, and maintenance.</span></li><li><span>Documents and analyzes test results and make recommendations to improve overall quality.</span></li><li><span>Create, record, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.</span></li><li><span>Ensure that project documentation is created and is maintained</span></li><li><span>Understand the team's needs and voice concerns for budget improvements and growth.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span>Job

    Requirements:

     </span></strong></p><ul><li><span>Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field.</span></li><li><span>2+ years experience leading and developing applications for mobile/ web.</span></li><li><span>Exceptional integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.</span></li><li><span>Acts and thinks like an owner/entrepreneur.</span></li><li><span>Self Motivated.

    And driven to seek mentorship.</span></li><li><span>Ability to work inter-departmentally to devise strategies with key stakeholders in mind.</span></li><li><span>Ability to work in both team environments and as an individual contributor.</span></li><li><span>High level of business maturity.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><span>Our Core Values:</span></strong></p><p><span>Honor, integrity, and will to be independent are core to the Xora's values. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Xora is expanding it's focus from solely software into also hardware, including partnering with manufacturing leaders to mass-produce a new platform.

    Although you, as a software leader, are not going to have to worry too much about the hardware development, It is good to know the complexity of the team you will be entering.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span>The Processes</span></strong></p><p><span>There will be 4 stages to the application process once you have applied. </span></p><ol><li><span>Resume walkthrough (1-2 weeks after application)</span></li><li><span>Reverse Interview (2-3 weeks)</span></li><li><span>Contract Negotiations (3rd week)</span></li><li><span>2-Week paid trial period</span></li></ol><p><span>As we are also hiring for other positions, If we feel that you are a better candidate for different roles, we will definitely keep you informed.</span></p>

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