From:       "Allan Havemose" <havemose@ix.netcom.com>
Subject:    Engineering Jobs at Amiga (in San Jose)
Date:       13 Mar 1999 00:41:58 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.misc

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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ASCII version: Visit www.amiga.de for the HTML version
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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

Fax:
Fax:   (619) 799-3949
Attn: Andrew McCartney, Amiga Human Resources

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.





--
Allan Havemose, Ph.D.
Amiga Vice President, Engineering
email:havemose@amiga.com (W)
email:havemose@ix.netcom.com (H)