From: y-wait@microsoft.com (Usenet  Job Response Account)
Subject: Microsoft: Bay Area Interviews -- Software Design Engineers and Program Manangers
Date: 27 Aug 92 18:05:37 GMT
Organization: Microsoft Recruiting
Distribution: na

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MICROSOFT?

You'll have the chance to find out  for yourself in person,
when Microsoft  comes to the Bay Area to talk candidly about
what we're doing and how you can contribute.
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We've got more happening than you might expect. We've got
exciting news in Distributed operating systems. Advanced
tools and languages. User interface design. Object oriented
programming. Database engine design. Integrated applications.
Client server architecture. Pen Computing.  Multimedia...
and a whole lot more.

Currently we are interested in talking to talented Software
Design Engineers, Program Managers. Software Test Engineers
and Product Managers.

As a Software Design Engineer, you would be responsible for
designing, developing, testing and implementing high level
applications software and development tools for micro-
computers utilizing advanced knowledge of computer languages,
systems and associated tools and utilities.Microcomputer
programming experience with C, C++ or Assembler (80X86)
and a BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related
technical discipline is required.

As a Program Manager, you own and design the product features
and user interface.  Writing product functional specifications
and defining how functionality is to be implemented by
engineering teams are your responsibilities.  You will drive
products through development, testing, user education, and
other internal and external groups.   As a Program Manager,
you own the schedule and ensure that the team ships product
on time.  You should have a BS degree in Computer Science
or  related field, 2-5 years or more spent in software design
or development for microcomputers, and demonstrated experience
managing projects and shipping products for personal computer
workstations. Strong oral and written communication skills
are also required.

As a Software Test  Engineer, you would impact the design,
development and implementation of software and test cases
that will determine the quality and performance of our
products. Additionally, you will interact with other key
groups during the product development cycle to shape and
solidify the feature set of a product, which includes working
with the product at its earliest stages through the final
release.   You should have a BS/MS degree in Computer
Science or related technical discipline, 1-2 years software
development experience in a C or C++ environment. Experience
with Windows programming or previous testing experience
preferred.

As a Product Manager you will be responsible for creating
a vision and business plan for Microsoft product including
product pricing, positioning, and packaging.  Additional
responsibilities include creating overall marketing strategy;
and building partnerships with organizations both internal
and external to Microsoft.  Qualifications should include
a BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline,
2-5 years product management experience marketing a
technology product, and strong oral and written com-
munication skills.  An MBA degree is preferred.

....MAKE IT HAPPEN NOW!
Don't hear it from the press. Come talk to us. Send us
your resume to reserve a spot. We'll get back to you with
details regarding our visit to your area.

Microsoft isn't your typical employer.  We offer generous
compensation and benefits, including flexible hours,
private offices, virtually unlimited resources...even a
health club membership.  It's all happening just a few
minutes outside Seattle, where the air is clean, and the
lifestyle is upscale, yet affordable.

To apply, please mail your resume to:

			Microsoft Corporation
			Attn: Recruiting
			Dept. N5917-0826
			One Microsoft Way
			Redmond, WA 98052-6399
				
No phone calls please.  We are an equal opportunity
employer and support workforce diversity.