CALLING ALL TORONTO STUDENTS LOOKING FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS... MICROSOFT
IS HIRING!

 

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I want to introduce you to an exciting first time opportunity.  The
Windows Live Experience and Search teams from Microsoft are hiring
Software Design Engineers in Test and Software Design Engineers and they
have decided to specifically target UofT students to fill these open
positions. Representatives from these teams will be coming to Toronto
February 21-22nd to interview candidates. They will be extending full
time job offers on the spot.  In order to be invited to these interviews
Microsoft needs your resume ASAP as all candidates must be prescreened
before the dates listed above. 

 

Let me anticipate some of your questions.

 

What is entailed in the Software Design Engineer and Software Design
Engineer in Test roles?

 

Software Design Engineer (SDE):  You're the keeper of the code.  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.  Using C, C++, and C#, you will be building products from the ground
up, writing code that turns concepts into new technologies and
next-generation services. Your code is secure, robust, scalable, and
efficient. It's an opportunity to explore new technical realms and leave
a lasting technical legacy.

 

Responsibilities: Construct data structure 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

 

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


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Software Design Engineer in Test (SDET): You build it to break it. SDETs
are developers who design, develop and maintain automation systems-often
expandable suites containing multiple automation programs-to be used by
the development and test teams. 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. SDETs enjoy tremendous job variety
and the opportunity to design wide-reaching tools.

 

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

 

Skill set: C/C++/C#; complex problem solving skills; creativity and
innovation; methodical approach; attention to detail; persuasion and
conflict management; drive for results


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How do I submit my resume?

Please send your resume directly to the UofT Microsoft recruiter, Erin
Bucholz, at Erin.Bucholz@microsoft.com    

 

When would you need my resume by?

ASAP!  We plan on conducting phone interviews for this opportunity the
week of Feb 12-15th. Resumes received after this date will be considered
for other opportunities at Microsoft. 

 

What sort of technology do the Live Experience and Search teams work on?

Live Experience

Windows Mail, Web Messenger, Spaces, Windows MovieMaker, Photo Gallery,
Live Favorites, Toolbar, Windows Calendar, etc)

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  Web Communications

Desktop Communications

Social Networking

Digital Memories

My Stuff

Shared User Interface

Customer Experience

 

Search

Core Search

Local Search (Virtual Earth, Mobile Search,

Street and Trips, MapPoint)

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Erin Bucholz

Microsoft College Recruiting | www.microsoft.com\college 

Duke University| University of Michigan |University of Toronto

Options are good... in life and in your career

 

Microsoft has been named one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to
Work For" 10 years in a row.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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