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Go to school in Asia and want to work at MS?

MICROSOFT JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE USA

 

Microsoft is looking for talented Computer Science Engineering students to work in the United States!

Please send your résumé in English to:  uwork@microsoft.com

Please put in the Subject line:  ASIA COLLEGE RÉSUMÉ (Your Name)

 

 

Who can apply:

Students or recent graduates of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related disciplines.  Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral students are welcome to apply.  Must finish your degree by September 2005.  Recent graduates (May 2003 or later) are also welcome.  PLEASE APPLY BY MARCH 15th – We will be interviewing in Singapore in early April.

 

 

Software engineering positions in the US:

 

1)  Software Design Engineer (SDE) – Full-time positions

SDEs put all their technical talents and creativity to the test as they develop next-generation applications, operating systems and tools, just to name a few.  SDEs build products from the ground up, writing secure, robust, scalable and efficient code.  In addition to writing code, you’ll construct data structures and algorithms, and work closely with the Program Manager to define and prioritize features.  It’s an opportunity to explore new technical realms and leave a lasting technical legacy.

 

SDE Skill Set:

C/C++/C#

Complex problem solving

Creativity and innovation

Passion for writing code

Broad knowledge of computer science fundamentals

Ability to “think outside the box”

Drive for results

 

SDE Roles and Responsibilities:

Construct data structures and algorithms

Write quality code

Explore innovative technical solutions

Test and debug code

Contribute to feature definition and design

Examine feature feasibility and estimate development time

Work with team to meet deadlines

 

For more SDE information:

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ft_softdeseng.mspx  

 

 

2)  Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET) – Full-time positions

SDETs are developers who design, develop and maintain automation systems.  SDETs are responsible for utilizing innovative test technologies to develop a product’s testing strategy, and for facilitating the creation and execution of automated test suites across a diverse set of technologies.  Perhaps more than any other software engineering position, SDETs enjoy tremendous job variety and the opportunity to design wide-reaching tools.

 

SDET Skill Set:

C/C++/C#

Complex problem solving

Creativity and innovation

Methodical approach

Attention to detail

Negotiation and conflict management

Drive for results

 

SDET Roles and Responsibilities:

Design and develop tool architecture

Write automation systems and device drivers

Author test plans and cases

Conduct security and stress tests

Debug at source level

Identify, investigate and prioritize bugs

Communicate with SDEs to resolve issues effectively

 

For more SDET information:

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ft_softdesengtest.mspx  

Published Sunday, January 30, 2005 2:34 AM by tjlau

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