Careers at LDRA


Current Positions Available within LDRA:

Sales Executives - Full Time (USA), Flexible Location (USA)

Field Applications Engineers - Full Time (USA), Flexible location (USA)

European Sales Manager - Full Time, Flexible Location (UK/Mainland Europe)

Sales Executives (Full Time), Flexible Location (UK)

Field Applications Engineers (Full Time), Flexible location (UK)

Graduate Software Developer, Liverpool (UK)


Field Applications Engineers - Full Time
Flexible location (USA). We would also be interested in telecommuting or contractor arrangements

We are seeking dynamic software engineering professionals to manage various regions in the United States. In this position, you will support the sales, marketing, and technical applications consulting of leading software products targeting the Real Time and Embedded systems marketplace. This is a key customer-facing role with significant influence in generating new business and ensuring the growth of existing accounts. You will report to the individual in charge of field applications engineering for your region. He/She will help to facilitate tasks, and act as a liaison between you and headquarters to ensure strong communication and provide human resource management.

The ideal candidate will be based in a major city within the region (CA, TX, MA preferred) and have existing relationships within the region. Overall knowledge of our customer base, integrators, engineering firms and other technology service organizations is invaluable.

Key Aspects of the Role:

  • Opportunity Expert and Evaluation support. The Field Applications Engineer develops a complete understanding all the technical aspects of a sales opportunity; supports trial evaluations for prospective customers; and assists in the successful deployment at the customer.
  • Technical Lead for New Opportunities. Develop and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations. Respond to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information from prospective customers. Present to interested engineers and engineering management at prospective customers. Communicate with customers, prospects, partners, and the Company to aid in the development of new products and features that meet customer needs more effectively.
  • Technical Account Manager. Provide consistent, proactive, technical leadership and expertise to ensure the success of the initial implementation and integration at a new customer. Help grow each account to enterprise-wide adoption.
  • Training and Applications consulting. Deliver training courses to customers and/or support new and existing customers by providing mentoring or technical applications consulting.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Hold an education level at BS/EE or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of technology experience (in software or development tools) as an FAE, Software Engineer or Consultant
  • Hands-on experience in Software Development with C and C++. Experience with Ada83/95, Java or C# would be considered an Asset

The following would also be considered an asset:

  • Software testing tools (LDRA, Rational TestRT, VectorCast, Parasoft, Mercury Test Director, etc.)
  • UML/SysML Modeling Tools (Artisan, Rhapsody, Rational Rose, etc.)
  • Requirements Management Tools (DOORS, Rational ReqPro, Reqtify, etc.)
  • Embedded OpenGL programming
  • Avionics development and DO-178B
  • Strong knowledge in both UNIX and Windows platforms.
  • Practical experience with Real-time Operating Systems such as Green Hills Integrity or WindRiver WorkBench and VXworks
  • Basic knowledge of Embedded Software Development, Requirements Managements and Project Management
  • Smart, creative, energetic, conscientious, and enthusiastic persona with strong problem solving skills. Strong work ethic and the ability to get things done
  • Enjoy fast-paced, energetic environment. Entrepreneurial and results oriented.
  • Team player with a customer-focused attitude
  • Understanding of competitive products and technologies
  • Must have excellent communications skills, high motivation to learn leading edge technologies and fluent command in English
  • Must be a quick thinker, aggressive, and willing to think out of the box to accomplish goals. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to your sales effort and challenge yourself with sales initiative and innovation. Must be creative, persistent, and possess problem-solving skills that avoid project stalls
  • Up to 50% travel will be required
  • Security clearance considered an advantage

We would also be interested in telecommuting or contractor arrangements. The successful candidate is expected to "hit the ground running" and use all of the skills outlined above.

Important: CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION

For more information, please contact Ian Smith, Human Resources at LDRA. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, with salary details, to ian.smith@ldra.com.


European Sales Manager - Full Time
Flexible Location (UK/Mainland Europe)

We are seeking a dynamic sales professional to manage direct sales and our distribution channel in various regions throughout Europe. In this position, you will develop and execute a Regional Sales plan to identify major customers, and communicate and promote LDRA products and services through a combination of direct sales and distributors. You will also be responsible for managing all sales activity within your region including pricing, forecasting, analyzing and reporting on sales, and maintaining budget. You will report to the individual in charge of Sales for your region. He/She will help to facilitate sales, and act as a liaison between you and headquarters to ensure strong communication and provide human resource management.

The ideal candidate will, ideally, be based in a major city within the region and have existing relationships within the region. Overall knowledge of our customer base, integrators, engineering firms and other technology service organizations is invaluable.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must be technically proficient, having a software/hardware sales background with a knowledge of integrated systems and an understanding of application solutions
  • Must have a minimum of five years as a recognized software sales leader within your organization and a proven track record of sales growth and new business development are required
  • Understanding of competitive products and technologies
  • Must have excellent communications skills, high motivation to learn leading edge technologies and fluent command in English, preferably with other European language skills
  • Must be a quick thinker, aggressive, and willing to think out of the box to accomplish goals. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to your engineering efforts and challenge yourself with engineering initiative and innovation. Must be creative, persistent, and possess problem-solving skills that avoid project stalls
  • Up to 50% travel will be required

We are not engaging telecommuting or contractor arrangements. The successful candidate is expected to "hit the ground running" and use all of the skills outlined above.

Important: CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION


Sales Executives - Full Time
Flexible Location (UK)

We are seeking a dynamic sales professional to manage various regions in the United Kingdom. In this position, you will develop and execute a Regional Sales plan to identify major customers, and communicate and promote LDRA products and services. You will also be responsible for managing all sales activity within your region including pricing, forecasting, analyzing and reporting on sales, and maintaining budget. You will report to the individual in charge of Sales for your region. He/She will help to facilitate sales, and act as a liaison between you and headquarters to ensure strong communication and provide human resource management.

The ideal candidate will be based in a major city within the region and have existing relationships within the region. Overall knowledge of our customer base, integrators, engineering firms and other technology service organizations is invaluable.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must be technically proficient, having a software/hardware sales background with a knowledge of integrated systems and an understanding of application solutions
  • Must have a minimum of five years as a recognized software sales leader within your organization and a proven track record of sales growth and new business development are required
  • Understanding of competitive products and technologies
  • Must have excellent communications skills, high motivation to learn leading edge technologies and fluent command in English
  • Must be a quick thinker, aggressive, and willing to think out of the box to accomplish goals. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to your engineering efforts and challenge yourself with engineering initiative and innovation. Must be creative, persistent, and possess problem-solving skills that avoid project stalls
  • Up to 50% travel will be required

We are not engaging telecommuting or contractor arrangements. The successful candidate is expected to "hit the ground running" and use all of the skills outlined above.

Important: CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION

For more information, please contact Ian Smith, Human Resources at LDRA. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, with salary details, to ian.smith@ldra.com.


Field Applications Engineers - Full Time
Flexible location (UK). We would also be interested in telecommuting or contractor arrangements

We are seeking dynamic software engineering professionals to manage various regions in the United States. In this position, you will support the sales, marketing, and technical applications consulting of leading software products targeting the Real Time and Embedded systems marketplace. This is a key customer-facing role with significant influence in generating new business and ensuring the growth of existing accounts. You will report to the individual in charge of field applications engineering for your region. He/She will help to facilitate tasks, and act as a liaison between you and headquarters to ensure strong communication and provide human resource management.

The ideal candidate will have existing relationships. Overall knowledge of our customer base, integrators, engineering firms and other technology service organizations is invaluable.

Key Aspects of the Role:

Opportunity Expert and Evaluation support. The Field Applications Engineer develops a complete understanding all the technical aspects of a sales opportunity; supports trial evaluations for prospective customers; and assists in the successful deployment at the customer.

  1. Opportunity Expert and Evaluation support. The Field Applications Engineer develops a complete understanding all the technical aspects of a sales opportunity; supports trial evaluations for prospective customers; and assists in the successful deployment at the customer.
  2. Technical Lead for New Opportunities. Develop and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations. Respond to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information from prospective customers. Present to interested engineers and engineering management at prospective customers. Communicate with customers, prospects, partners, and the Company to aid in the development of new products and features that meet customer needs more effectively.
  3. Technical Account Manager. Provide consistent, proactive, technical leadership and expertise to ensure the success of the initial implementation and integration at a new customer. Help grow each account to enterprise-wide adoption.
  4. Training and Applications consulting. Deliver training courses to customers and/or support new and existing customers by providing mentoring or technical applications consulting.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Hold an education level at BSc or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of technology experience (in software or development tools) as an FAE, Software Engineer or Consultant
  • Hands-on experience in Software Development with C and C++. Experience with Ada83/95, Java or C# would be considered an Asset

The following would also be considered an asset:

  • Software testing tools (LDRA, Rational TestRT, VectorCast, Parasoft, Mercury Test Director, etc.)
  • UML/SysML Modeling Tools (Artisan, Rhapsody, Rational Rose, etc.)
  • Requirements Management Tools (DOORS, Rational ReqPro, Reqtify, etc.)
  • Embedded OpenGL programming
  • Avionics development and DO-178B
  • Strong knowledge in both UNIX and Windows platforms
  • Practical experience with Real-time Operating Systems such as Green Hills Integrity or WindRiver WorkBench and VXworks
  • Basic knowledge of Embedded Software Development, Requirements Managements and Project Management
  • Smart, creative, energetic, conscientious, and enthusiastic persona with strong problem solving skills. Strong work ethic and the ability to get things done
  • Enjoy fast-paced, energetic environment. Entrepreneurial and results oriented
  • Team player with a customer-focused attitude
  • Understanding of competitive products and technologies
  • Must have excellent communications skills, high motivation to learn leading edge technologies and fluent command in English
  • Must be a quick thinker, aggressive, and willing to think out of the box to accomplish goals. Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to your engineering effort and challenge yourself with sales initiative and innovation. Must be creative, persistent, and possess problem-solving skills that avoid project stalls
  • Up to 50% travel will be required
  • Security clearance considered an advantage

We would also be interested in telecommuting or contractor arrangements. The successful candidate is expected to "hit the ground running" and use all of the skills outlined above.

Important: CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION

For more information, please contact Ian Smith, Human Resources at LDRA. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, with salary details, to ian.smith@ldra.com.


Graduate Software Developers
Liverpool (UK)

Join a team of highly skilled engineers whose products are on the leading edge of software testing technology. Many ground breaking testing techniques have been derived from methodologies developed by LDRA, who have published more than 100 white papers on software analysis.

The LDRA Group of companies is based around LDRA Ltd., which was founded in 1975, is the world’s longest established vendor of automated code analysis and testing tools. World renowned for its role in developing testing methodologies and with over a quarter of a century's experience in this highly specialised field, LDRA is the market leader. Through LDRA's worldwide representation, LDRA's customers enjoy exceptional sales and product support.

LDRA's products and services are utilised by companies all over the world, across a huge range of applications. Customers from such diverse fields as nuclear power, medicine, banking and finance, avionics and telecommunications are all united through their use of LDRA's products and services, ensuring that their software meets the most exacting standards.

Key Aspects of the Role:

  1. Research, design, test, implement and maintain software systems to meet client needs
  2. Developing existing systems by analysing and identifying areas for modification
  3. Maintaining systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects
  4. Consulting clients/colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and asking questions to obtain information clarify details and implement information
  5. Constantly updating technical knowledge and skills, reading manuals and accessing new applications; problem-solving and thinking laterally as part of a team, or individually, to meet the needs of the project

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Degree/Masters/PhD qualification in Software Engineering or related subject
  • Skills in C/C++ (Ada an advantage) in a system level engineering environment and advantage
  • Understanding of IDE's and RTOS an advantage
  • Experience in structural code analysis and OO technology an advantage
  • Proficient in Windows; Linux and UNIX platforms an advantage
  • Bright and dedicated Software Engineer; embedded software development skills an advantage
  • A self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment

Important: CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THIS LOCATION

For more information, please contact Ian Smith, Human Resources at LDRA. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, with salary details, to ian.smith@ldra.com.