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GNU/Linux System Administrator/Programmer
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| Posted On: | 29 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 29 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Debian GNU/Linux
- PHP
- Perl
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Web programming
- Creation and support of client solutions
- Assisting in making older proprietary systems
into free software, and building new free software systems
- Helping run and create a free software support network
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
Relocation to London, England is required.
To apply, email CV as an attached text or HTML-formatted document
:
Phill Hugo
< gnujobs@fortune-cookie.com >
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| Posted On: | 17 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 17 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Strong knowledge or experience with compilers,
especially code generators
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Specific knowledge of GCC
- B.S. in computer science, or equivalent
- GNU/Linux experience
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Advanced StackGuard development
- On-going StackGuard maintenance
- Interacting with other developers
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
Relocation to Portland, OR, USA is preferred
To apply, send your application and resume (in ASCII, HTML,
Postscript, PDF, or RTF) via email
:
Crispin Cowan
< crispin@wirex.com >
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| Posted On: | 16 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 16 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Highly qualified skills
- Motivation
- Part-time or full-time availability
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Previous compiler experience
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Working on the GNU C++ front-end, the
machine-independent optimizers, and the back-end machine descriptions
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, send resume to:
Mark Mitchell
< jobs@codesourcery.com >
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| Posted On: | 16 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 16 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Prior management and project management experience
- Some familiarity with compiler technology
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Experience with matrix management
- Experience building compilers
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Participation in the direction and development
of a number of GNU compilers - gcc, g++ and gcj
- Personnel responsibility for six to nine
engineers, some of whom work remotely out of their homes
- Responsibility for a functional area such as
Technology Directions, Support, Contract Estimation, and
Scheduling
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
Relocation to one of the following locations may be required:
- Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- Cambridge, England
To apply, send your resume via email, FAX, or postal mail to
:
Jim Lemke
< jlemke@cygnus.com >
FAX: 914-622-3542
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| Posted On: | 16 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 16 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Self-motivated and skillful problem solving ability
- Experience implementing object-oriented designs within a
team
- Ability to apply experience in teamwork and the benefits
of OO technologies to build distributed applications that can keep
pace with the rapid pace of scientific research
- Technical insight into these key technologies: middleware
(Corba/Java-beans), OOD, distributed objects, Java, Design Patterns,
C++
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Develop the next generation in digital
libraries for the Virtual Data Center, a free software digital
library that will enable the sharing of quantitative research
data, and the development of distributed virtual collections of
data and documentation
- Participation in analysis, prototyping,
implementing (programming), testing, and deployment
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, send resume and cover letter (email preferred) to:
Micah Altman
< Micah_Altman@harvard.edu >
Harvard University
Resume Processing Center
Req# 2599
11 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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| Posted On: | 16 February 2000 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 16 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Highly-motivated
- Experienced programming skills
- Familiarity with the GNUstep API
- Familiarity with GNU/Linux systems
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Familiarity with the GNU Hurd and Mach-based microkernels
- Boston-area residency
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Assist in development of an end-user-oriented
GNUstep GNU/Linux distribution
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, send resume and/or inquiry letters to
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Lucas C. Wagner
< lwagner@spindletp.com >
Attn: Lucas Wagner
Spindletop Software Dynamics, Inc.
Box 390654
Cambridge, MA 02139
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| Posted On: | 5 November 1999 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 16 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- General knowledge of compiler technology
- Skills in code generation and compiler optimization
- Familiarity with modern computer architectures
- B.S. in computer science or a related degree
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Degree high than a B.S.
- Experience with gcc and the Free Software
Foundation development environment
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Work with gcc's code generation technology
- Deal with challenges across the whole compiler
tool set
- Creation of new machine descriptions
- Adding new optimizations
- Object file reading
- New user interface features (e.g., GUI)
- Work as part of an elite team of compiler
developers who have a strong commitment to the free software model
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
Relocation to one of the following locations may be required:
- Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- Toronto, Canada
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Cambridge, England
- Durham, North Carolina, USA
To apply, send your resume via email, FAX, or postal mail to
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Jean Danver
< jdanver@cygnus.com >
FAX: 408-543-9521
Cygnus Solutions
1325 Chesapeake terrace
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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| Posted On: | 22 October 1999 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 15 February 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Experience as a computer scientist and algorithm
development at any level
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Development of software to do functional brain
imaging, magnetoencephalography in particular
- Assistance in data acquisition for research
- Analysis and application of theory
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, submit applications, including a full CV, names and
contact information of three references, and a statement of research
interests (Plain ASCII email is preferred, but emailed Postscript and
physical mail are also acceptable):
Barak A. Pearlmutter
< bap@cs.unm.edu >
Computer Science Dept, FEC 313
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
University of New Mexico
Neuroscientist / Physicist / Differential Geometer
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| Posted On: | 22 October 1999 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 27 December 1999 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Experience as a neuroscientist, physicist, or
differential geometer at any level
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Development of software to do functional brain
imaging, magnetoencephalography in particular
- Assistance in data acquisition for research
- Analysis and application of theory
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, submit applications, including a full CV, names and
contact information of three references, and a statement of research
interests (Plain ASCII email is preferred, but emailed Postscript and
physical mail are also acceptable):
Akaysha C. Tang
< akaysha@kongzi.unm.edu >
Department of Psychology, Logan Hall
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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| Posted On: | 7 July 1999 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 27 December 1999 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- B.S. or equivalent experience
- General knowledge of debugger and
programming tool design
- Flexibility, adaptability, ability to learn, ability to
respond quickly to tight deadlines, and good communication skills.
The best candidates will also fulfill the following additional requirements:
- Familiarity with GDB internals
- Knowledge of Unix, Microsoft Windows,
Real-Time Operating Systems
- Embedded system programming
- Tcl/Tk knowledge
- Cross-platform development experience
- User interface design experience
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Participate in the ongoing maintenance and
further development of GDB
- Implementation of major and minor enhancements
to GDB
- Working with the community of GDB volunteers
- Symbol table optimizations
- Object file reading
- New user interface features (e.g., GUI)
- Development of network connection capabilities
- Adding features for specific operating systems
or processors
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, send your resume via email to:
Eric Bachalo
< ebachalo@cygnus.com >
SGI
Linux Development Engineer
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| Posted On: | 22 June 1999 |
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| Still Available As Of: | 1 January 2000 |
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All candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Strong background in operating system
development
- Experience with multiprocessors
- Teamwork, attention to detail and good
problem solving skills
- B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science
- Good knowledge of a Unix kernel or Linux is
required
Those hired can expect to perform the following duties:
- Help define and develop operating systems for
SGI's free software platforms
- assist in the evolution of Linux to address
SGI's key markets
- Design and develop key kernel subsystems
for scaling and parallel execution
- Presentation and promotion of the solutions to
be accepted in the free software community
Natural languages:
- Fluency in English is required
To apply, send your resume (emailed, ASCII text preferred) to
:
Debbie Fitch
< dfitch@engr.sgi.com >
FAX: 650-933-4376
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