EMPLOYER NEWS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS FROM THE CAREER CENTRE 1. GOOGLE RECRUITMENT NOTICE Working at Google means tackling the toughest problems in computer science and developing innovative products that make a positive difference in tens of millions of lives every day. You will find fun, friendly colleagues, an incredibly supportive environment that values life as much it does work, and the opportunity to test the limits of your intellectual abilities. We want to meet software engineers with world-class skills who thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, and believe in the ability of technology to change the world. Does this sound like you? If so, Google is the place for you! To be considered for a full-time position, please send your resume AND unofficial transcripts to: collegejobs@google.com For more detailed information on full-time opportunities, please visit our website at: www.google.com/jobs/students.html Not graduating yet? If you like the idea of applying your computer science skills in an entrepreneurial environment that supports creative thinking, Google has a proposition for you: spend the summer with us! Interested students should submit their resume AND unofficial transcripts to interns-2006@google.com by February 24, 2006. For more detailed information on internship opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at: www.google.com/jobs/intern.html. 2. BUSINESS OBJECTS - TECHNICAL EVALUATION Launch your career today with Business Objects, the world^Òs leading business intelligence software company. At Business Objects, our mission is to unlock the power of information to improve the performance of organizations. It is our vision to be recognized as the dominant player in all categories of Business Intelligence; that we are a true strategic partner to our customers and a truly great organization: a company with spirit, a company with great values and an outstanding place to work. Are you looking for a rewarding work experience in a fun and flexible workplace? Are you analytical, self motivated, and do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you a quick learner that is eager to apply your knowledge in a company that produces world-class software? If you say yes to all of the above, Business Objects is definitely the place you want to be! We are offering you a chance to write our technical evaluation at the following time: Friday, January 20, 12:00 ^Ö 1:30pm. Location: Earth Sciences Centre, 33 Wilcocks St., Room ES142, St. George Campus. This will be the only technical evaluation session at U of T this spring. Future technical evaluation dates have not been confirmed yet. You could win an iPod Nano! Who can attend: Students from a technology-related field that are in their last year of studies. This evaluation will consist of 2 parts ^Ö 16 multiple choice questions and 3 coding questions. The multiple choice questions are evenly distributed across 4 major areas (4 questions in each area): a.) OOD/OOP, b.) Distributed Systems, c.) Multi-threading, d.) Software Test Fundamentals. The coding questions can be written in either Java or C++, and will cover topics such as searching, string replacement, and object oriented programming. Please bring a pen or pencil, as it is a written evaluation (no other support/reference is allowed - no text books or calculators please). Please email Natalie Brooks at natalie.brooks@businessobjects.com to sign up for this technical evaluation. Your email acts as an acceptance and confirmation of your plan to attend. 3. ELECTRONICS WORKBENCH - RECRUITMENT SESSION You are invited to attend an information session to learn about software development career opportunities at Electronics Workbench, a National Instruments Company located in downtown Toronto: Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006, Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm ^Ö Lunch will be provided. Location: Galbraith Building, 35 St. George Street, Room GB 202. Please sign-up to attend via the Career Centre web site at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers (login to your account and click on St. George events on the left sidebar). We are a software development company that is a driving force in the EDA (electronics design automation) industry. We design software that helps engineers around the globe design tomorrow's innovations ^Ö anything from cellular phones to telecom networks. Together with National Instruments, we are bridging the gap between electronics test and design. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art software engineering systems and on our commitment to continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or engineering science; Must have strong understanding of electronics, computers, and high-level programming languages (C/C++); Thorough understanding of: Operating system principles, Computer organization, Data structures, Software design principles, Object-oriented design; Ability to work effectively in a group development environment; Qualities of persistence and initiative; Ability to communicate effectively; Problem-solving skills; Proven ability to excel. About Electronics Workbench and National Instruments: Electronics Workbench ( www.electronicsworkbench.com) is the creator of Multisim, the world^Òs most widely-used circuit simulation software, boasting a worldwide installed base of more than 180,000 seats. Electronics Workbench is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Instruments (www.ni.com), a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,400 employees and 2004 revenues of US $514 million. For the past six years, FORTUNE magazine named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. 4. OTHER RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES Other current opportunities posted for graduating students on the Career Centre Online include: - Software Consultant, Clarity Systems - Software Design Engineer, Microsoft - Program Manager, Microsoft - Analyst, inCode Wireless - Consultant, inCode Wireless See detailed work opportunities via the Career Centre Online (GSES) at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers 5. SUMMER RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Summer Internship Program, TELUS Mobility - Software Design Engineer, Microsoft - Global Internship Program - InfoSys Technologies - Summer Intern - Siemens Corp. Research - Java Web Developer, Addictive Mobile Corp. See detailed work opportunities via the Career Centre Online at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers