Hi, Everyone,
Thanks for enthusiasm in my blog. Today, I would like to broadcast an advertisement. Microsoft SH ATC is eager for technical talents. We are currently hiring Software Development Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test and Program Manager to work on the next generation Windows Server and Visual Studio in Shanghai Server & Tools team (the job descriptions are attached bellow). We also have leadership opportunities. It's a new team so you'd have the opportunity to come in and really have an impact; besides, we can even exchange our ideas in person instead of only on the blog J. So, if anyone takes interest in working here, please do not hesitate to contact our HR--Flora, 86-21-61455750, or i-floraz@microsoft.com.
This is a Shanghai based position.
JD for Software Development Engineer
Windows Server division is embarking on an incubation project (Project Silk Road) to develop engineering capability in China under the leadership of Advanced Technology Center (ATC). Project Silk Road is an integral part of the Windows Server division. While Project Silk Road has the near term focus of building a world-class engineering team who can effectively contribute in Windows Server division's engineering effort, it's a long-term strategic investment that will lead to exploration of new revenue opportunity in China market.
Project Silk Road is looking for high potential entry level Software Development Engineer to work on development of Windows Server Compute Cluster Edition. High Performance Computing is one of the fastest growing server workloads worldwide, driven by enterprises embracing server clustering and desktop cycle stealing to solve technical and business problems that only a few years ago required dedicated supercomputers. HPC features some of the most demanding and exciting application scenarios that drive innovation in distributed system development, large scale management, parallel computing, networking and storage. Winning in this important space against entrenched Linux/OSS competition requires creativity, innovation, speed of execution, and deep engagements with hardware, software and academic partners.
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of accomplishment in designing, developing, managing and shipping products and a full understanding of the development cycle. Strong communication and development skills a MUST. A MS degree in computer science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent experience required. Detailed knowledge of programming in .net framework, C#, or equivalent required. Working knowledge of management tools, enterprise application deployment, Windows performance counters, security attack mitigation, XML, SOAP, are pluses.
JD for Software Development Engineer in Test
This is a Shanghai based position.
Are you excited about the opportunity to work on the next version of Visual Studio.Net, a product used by millions of software developers worldwide? Are you interested in working in a challenging environment where you will need to learn quickly and deliver results consistently? The Developer Division is establishing a new R&D center in Shanghai, and we’re looking for experienced SDET candidates who are eager to help build a strong team in China that will directly impact the quality of our next product release.
You will be an integral part of Visual Studio’s engineering team. You will work closely with feature team members in testing, program management and development in both China and the US. You will be responsible for test design and development for new features in Visual Studio as well as contributing to the test automation framework used globally by the Developer Division. Most importantly, you will perform customer-focused testing to ensure a high-quality release.
Candidates must have strong problem solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of software development/test experience and have excellent coding and debugging skills. Experience in the following areas is a plus: UI testing, test automation, automation frameworks, and .NET and C#. Excellent written and verbal English skills are essential. A BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field is required.
JD for Program Manager
This is a Shanghai based position.
The Windows Server Division China Team is seeking an experienced and enterprising Program Manager to coordinate and manage its China outsourcing and Technical Adoption Program (TAP) efforts. This is a great opportunity to join a start-up team and contribute to product outsourcing engagements in MS. This position interfaces with multiple internal and external organizations across multiple geographical regions and drives accountability for cross-organization activities. The candidate will be exposed to best practices in outsourcing product work which will become common practice at MS and the industry. The processes and practices implemented in this project are being used to develop a model for best outsourcing practices at MS.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and highly adaptable to a start-up environment; is organized and possesses excellent communication skills. This position has the following duties:
- Develop and maintain a best-in-class overseas outsourcing team
- Internal business development activities to acquire and on-board new outsourcing projects
- Monitor and enforce compliance with MS policies and guidelines (COI, PBM, Legal, Finance, product team and others)
- Identify new technical partnership candidate companies to participate in Technical Adoption Programs
- Drive new TAP programs and act as liaison between product team and TAP partner to facilitate progress
- Define product team and vendor expectations; manage vendor relationships
- Drive processes and productivity enhancements
- Ensure optimal resources utilization and cost efficacy
- Devise vendor and project performance metrics; track performance history
- Perform audits and manage resolution of audit findings with vendor companies
- Produce periodic newsletters to project owners and business leadership
- Periodic travel to Redmond HQ or within China might be required
Candidates must:
- Be passionate and committed to developing a good relationship with vendors, which results in the delivery of very high-quality products
- Have good working knowledge of product maintenance processes and software development product lifecycle
- Have strong program management skills
- Ability to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment
- Have excellent problem solving skills
- Have excellent communications skills
- Have ability to work effectively across multiple groups.
- Be passionate about building better Windows Server products
- have a Bachelor’s degree is required in a technical discipline and three or more years experience in the software industry