microsoft jobs

From: Harvey (HHEAGY@delphi.com)
Date: Sat Feb 25 1995 - 05:58:42 PST


This posting originally appeared on several blind related
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Date: Fri Feb 24 1995 07:11:28
From: Jamal Mazrui
To: All
Subj: Four job openings in Microsoft's accessibility team
Attr:
blindtlk -------------------------------
February 22, 1995
 
Microsoft Corporation has recently posted four job openings in an accessibility
team dedicated to researching, developing, and marketing products that serve
customers with disabilities. The positions are Windows Product Manager for
Accessibility, Windows Program Manager for Accessibility, Windows Development
Lead for Accessibility, and Software Design Engineer in Test. Here are the
postings, followed by contact information.
 
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Windows Product Manager for Accessibility
 
Primary responsibility is to develop and manage the marketing programs to
address and educate people about the Accessibility features of Windows for
individuals with disabilities. This includes promoting features currently
available in Windows 95 as well as identifying new marketing programs, defining
customer and market requirements and formulating short and long term market
development for next generation Windows users.
 
Qualifications should include a minimum of 3 years business experience with a
minimum of 2 years product management experience, having designed and
implemented a successful product launch. Direct experience with accessibility
issues surrounding software is preferred.
Demonstrated analytical, research and financial analysis skills and an ability
to develop new business models is essential. A BS/BA followed by an MBA degree
is preferred.
 
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Windows Program Manager for Accessibility
 
Primary responsibilities include driving all aspects of product development
from design and implementation through release for the accessibility features
of Windows for individuals with disabilities. This includes features for
individuals who are blind or have limited vision, individuals with limited
dexterity or motion impairments, individuals who are deaf or have limited
hearing. Responsibilities also include driving the team through development,
testing, user education and other internal and external groups while owning the
schedule and ensuring that the team ships the product on time.
 
Qualifications should include a minimum of two years software development
experience, strong organizational and communicational skills, knowledge of C
programming, and Windows. Experience with current accessibility technology for
graphical user interfaces is highly desired. Demonstrated ability to ship
products is also desired.
A BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
 
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Windows Development Lead for Accessibility
 
Primary responsibilities include leading a team of developers to design and
implement the accessibility features of Windows for individuals with
disabilities. This includes features for individuals who are blind or have
limited vision, individuals with limited dexterity or motion impairments,
individuals who are deaf or have limited hearing.
 
Qualifications should include a minimum of 3 years of commercial software
development experience in Windows culminating in the successful delivery of an
end-user application. Demonstrated experience in leading a team through a full
development cycle preferred. Experience with current accessibility technology
for graphical user interfaces is highly desired. A BA/BS degree in Computer
Science or related field preferred.
 
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Software Design Engineer in Test
 
Primary responsibilities include designing, implementing and executing API
level tests for Microsoft's next-generation of accessibility features for
Windows. This includes reviewing design specifications and program (test)
design; programming in C/C++; and source level debugging. Qualifications
should include a minimum of one year experience in testing, development, or
support. Demonstrated knowledge of C/C++ coding and strong problem solving
skills. Experience with current accessibility technology for graphical user
interfaces is highly desired.
 
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How to apply:
 
Please mail your resume to
 
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Attn: Recruiting
Dept: E0080-0295
One Microsoft Way, Ste 303
Redmond, WA 98052-8303
 
Or email your resume to y-wait@microsoft.com in ASCII text format. Please
indicate Dept. E0080-0295 in your email heading.
 
No phone calls please. Microsoft Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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