Amiga

Amiga

2. AMIGA is looking for developers

»Below is our latest Engineering job openings in San Jose. If you're interested and think you may be qualified, please follow the directions at the end of the message.

Most of the formatting got lost when I pasted it into this news message. Visit www.amiga.de, select the english language tab, and look for engineering jobs on the left hand side. Should be easier to read this way.

As you can see, we're redoing both our web sites. The job openings will be on www.amiga.com as soon as we finish the work.

NOTE: We have a problem with our mail server. Do NOT send email to hr@amiga.com for the next few days. Follow the directions as the end of this message.

I'm looking forward to speaking to qualified candidates !

Allan

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Job Descriptions for Amiga Engineering in San Jose

General

Amiga is a highly entrepreneurial start-up company. We are headquartered in San Diego and have our development group in San Jose. All of the following openings are based in our San Jose offices. Our San Jose offices are located on North First Street between Trimble and the Airport.

At Amiga we are designing next generation Internet-ready, consumer-oriented digital appliances. The Amiga name is associated the world over with user-friendly, low cost, powerful computing. We are taking this philosophy into the next generation, enabling products from hand held Internet appliances to high-end graphics computers that help the user rather than frustrate them. See www.amiga.com or www.amiga.de for more details on Amiga, our history and the community.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the computer industry. While each opening has special requirements the general expectations are:

• Proven industry track record


• Demonstrable ability to deliver robust, top-quality software on time


• Committed to success and willing to do what it takes to deliver industry leading product


• BS/MS/Ph.D. in computer science or electronic engineering


• Strong proven technical skills in C++

Job Descriptions

Principal Engineer/Manager Positions

User Interface Group:

• More than 10 years of commercial experience in generating compelling user-interfaces


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with real-time, multimedia operating systems


• Experience with Client/Server graphical user interfaces


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Understanding of system architecture and design of operating systems


• Ability to lead, manage and mentor a group of software and human-factors engineers

Networking and e-commerce Group:

• More than 10 years of commercial experience in networking, e-commerce and transaction processing.


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with real-time, multimedia operating systems


• Experience with Client/Server transaction/e-commerce systems


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Understanding of system architecture and design of operating systems


• Ability to lead, manage and mentor a group of software engineers

Sr. Software Engineer/Software Engineer Positions:

Graphics/Video/OpenGL/Audio/Gaming (multiple positions)

• More than 5 years of commercial experience in one or more of the following


• 2D/3D graphics engines


• OpenGL application programming


• Applications using Digital video algorithms (MPEG, codec s)


• Applications using Digital audio algorithms (AC-3, positional audio, mp3)


• Gaming technologies


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with real-time, multimedia operating systems


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Experience with embedded programming.


• Ability to write specifications

User Interface (multiple positions)

• More than 5 years of commercial experience in one or more of the following


• Consumer user interfaces


• Desktop user interfaces


• Use of multimedia (video, graphics, animation and audio) in user interfaces


• Preferences and Configuration


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with real-time, multimedia operating systems


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Experience with embedded programming.


• Ability to write specifications

Human Factors (multiple positions)

• More than 5 years of commercial experience in one or more of the following


• Design of consumer user interfaces


• Design of desktop user interfaces


• Usability studies


• Proven creative background with a strong sense for good user experiences


• Working knowledge of today s leading operating systems: Windows, Mac, UNIX, QNX and AmigaOS


• Ability to clearly articulate user interface designs

Networking/e-commerce/transactions (multiple positions)

• More than 5 years of commercial experience in one or more of the following


• Basic networking technologies (TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3 etc.)


• Browsers and their implementation


• E-commerce standards


• Encryption and Authentication


• Cable interfaces


• Billing & Logging


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with real-time, multimedia operating systems


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Experience with embedded programming.


• Ability to write specifications

Build manager

• More than 3 years of experience managing the build process of a larger software development group


• Revision control, release management, Documentation control


• Ability to write smaller tools and utilities to assist the development process


• Good technical skills with an understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Ability to work well with engineering staff and management

Quality Assurance & Test

• More than 3 years of industry experience in the field of software test and quality assurance:


• Write test-suites and run them


• Tenacity to identify and isolate bugs and inconsistent behavior


• Work as a member of a software development team.


• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of C++ and Java technologies


• Experience with QNX, UNIX, Linux, WindowsNT, AmigaOS or similar modern OS


• Experience with embedded programming.


• Ability to write test-plan

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for one of the openings please forward a copy of your resume to one of the following addresses. Be sure to clearly indicate the position you are applying for.

Email: Email: andrew.mccartney@gateway.com Make sure you to include the word Amiga in the subject line

Mail: 4545 Towne Centre Crt San Diego, CA 92121 Attn: Andrew McCartney, Amiga Human Resources

Amiga is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Amiga does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam Era veteran or special disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status as provided by law.

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Allan Havemose, Ph.D.

Amiga Vice President, Engineering
email:havemose@amiga.com (W)
email:havemose@ix.netcom.com (H)«

(Quelle: AMIGA)