Technical professional who leads the design, test, development, and/or support of software for Ricoh products or systems. The Senior Software Engineer provides technical direction and leadership in the development of highly complex and significant products which may be produced across many functions.

Recognized externally by customers or internally by the technical community as a technical leader or expert in his/her field. Work without considerable direction. Significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment.

• Scope of work encompasses multiple components or entire software solutions.
• Determines architecture, design and implementation of current and future products which have a major impact on customers and the organization.
• Analyzes business requirements and develops proposals that lead to solutions and the exploration of new technologies.
• Ensures product architecture and design meets worldwide customer requirements and issues. Anticipates potential problems and future technological needs (relative to area of expertise).
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May coordinate activities of others (Team lead).
• Leads multi-functional teams in planning activities on large and highly complex projects.
• Designs and implements new procedures and guidelines to enhance productivity and quality.
• Analyzes business requirements and develops proposals that lead to implementing solutions with new ideas and concepts.
• Meets with customers to determine customer requirements and translates these into product function.
• Provides technical advice and counsel to executive management and other technical staff in the organization.
• Decisions significantly impact corporate financial performance, schedules and customer satisfaction.
• Erroneous decisions normally result in inability to reach crucial org goals and have prolonged effect.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.