arpa-bboard@ucbvax.ARPA (09/10/84)
From: Vivian Neou <Vivian@SRI-KL.ARPA> The DEC Facility at SRI International has a three job openings for Systems Programmers. Our facility currently operates two DEC-2060s running TOPS20, one VAX-780 and one VAX-785 running VMS, and one Pyramid and one PDP11/70 running UNIX. We are looking for a systems programmer for each operating system. DUTIES: Working alone and in company with other systems programmers, the successful applicant will work with software sources, analyze aberrant systems behavior and correct problems in operating systems internals as well as miscellaneous utilities. Assistance with software development and maintenance tasks on other computer systems will also be required. Development of networking utilities is a large part of these tasks. In addition, coordination of hardware maintenance tasks with vendors, and assistance with the hardware and software acquisition process (including configuring new computer systems and subsystems, evaluating products, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating installation) will be necessary. Writing documentation which includes internal software descriptions, operations procedures, user manuals, and justifications for equipment acquisition and consulting with users, operators, other programmers, and management as needed will also be part of the job. Week-end work, off-hours work, and on-call support will be required. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Good communications skills will be required to interface with computer users, other programmers, operations staff and management. Demonstrated expertise in and indepth understanding of system architecture, internals and utilities, assembly language. Working knowledge of several high-level computer languages (such as FORTRAN, ADA, PASCAL, BASIC or COBOL) is also a must. Some familiarity with other systems is desirable. Experience with high-level network applications is essential. This includes electronic mail, file transfer, terminal emulation, and network spooling. Experience with the underlying hardware and protocols is also desirable. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable though not required: (A) Accounting, especially computer usage accounting; (B) Public speaking; (C) Technical writing and copy-editing; (D) Software project management. EDUCATION: Bachelor in Computer Science or related discipline or comparable knowledge. Interested applicants should send their resume to: Jack Sarvela, PN325 333 Ravenswood Ave. Menlo Park, Ca. 94025 or by net mail to POSTING-REPLY@SRI-KL. SRI International is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. -------