From: bev@server.uucp (Beverly Jorgensen)
Subject: Available Positions at Objectivity 
Keywords: Object Databases, C++, UNIX, DOS/Windows 
Organization: Objectivity Inc.
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 92 17:36:56 GMT


OBJECTIVITY is a leader in object information management systems.  We have
the leading relationships in the industry, including the only strategic 
partnership with a major computer vendor (DEC) and with a major Japanese 
trading company (Mitsui).  Objectivity/DB, our object-oriented database 
management system, is used to manage complex data and relationships in a 
distributed computing environment by design, design management, 
manufacturing, telecom, multi-media, and other  applications by a variety of
commercial and internal development organizations.  It offers unique engine 
strengths, including full distribution and heterogeneity, as well as an open 
tools backplane.

Currently we have the following exciting positions open:


JOB TITLE: Member of Technical Staff
DUTIES: Specify, design, implement, test and maintain transaction management, 
distributed transaction support, 2-phase commit, recovery, journaling, fine-
grain concurrency control in Objectivity/DB kernel. Other engineering duties 
as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: BS/MS CS/EE or equivalent. 3-5 years experience designing and 
implementing kernel-level software, e.g. OS or DBMS. C, UNIX experience 
required. C++, VMS, DOS, OS/2, VM, MVS helpful. Familiarity with software 
engineering practices.
STARTING DATE: ASAP

JOB TITLE: Customer Support Engineer (CSE)
DUTIES: Support Objectivity's products, namely a distributed, heterogeneous 
object-oriented database development system (ODBMS) and related utilities, in 
an account-by-account basis.
The CSE is responsible for the determination, tracking and resolution of the 
problems for his/her customer accounts. The support is typically provided via 
an 800 HOTLINE service, with on-site consultancy as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: excellent communication skills (previous support 
experience desired), strong UNIX background (utilities, shell scripts, 
development environment), and strong C programming experience (minimum of 2 
years). Desired: experience with object-oriented concepts, experience in 
programming with C++, experience in interfacing to databases (relational, 
object-oriented), experience with VMS, and Experience with Windows and DOS.
STARTING DATE: ASAP

JOB TITLE: Senior QA Engineer
DUTIES: Define and implement the quality assurance practices and procedures 
used in the validation of Objectivity's products, namely a distributed, 
heterogeneous object-oriented database development system (ODBMS) and related 
utilities.
This "hands-on" position includes creating new tests and converting existing 
tests, continuing development of the testing framework and participating as a 
testing representative in the development process.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: minimum of 5 years testing experience, preferably in 
both establishing and implementing testing procedures, strong UNIX background 
(utilities, shell scripts, development environment), strong C programming 
experience (minimum of 2 years). Desired: Experience with object-oriented 
design concepts, experience in programming with C++, experience in testing 
databases (relations, object-oriented), experience with VMS, experience with 
Windows and DOS.
STARTING DATE: ASAP

To apply, please mail or fax your resume to:
Objectivity, Inc., 800 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025. +1(415)688-8000
Attention: Melanie Chladek. Fax: +1(415)325-0939.  melanie@objy.com