ambras@hplabsc.UUCP (Jim Ambras) (05/18/85)
PROGRAMMING RESEARCH AT HEWLETT-PACKARD
Knowledge-based software development research at Hewlett-Packard
Labs is located in the Programming Technology Department, managed by
Martin L. Griss. The department pursues research into the design and
implementation of programming languages and environments with the goal
of dramatically improving software development productivity. This
effort is integrated with that of HP Labs as a whole, drawing on and
contributing to work in other areas such as expert systems,
multi-media graphics, object-oriented databases, and distributed
operating systems. There are currently two research departments in
our center, directed by Ira Goldstein, totalling approximately 60
people. We are growing aggressively and are looking for talented
people to join us. We have immediate openings for professionals
in the design, development, documentation, and support of our systems.
We are developing prototype environments for a range of target
hardware configurations which employ high resolution bit-mapped
displays coupled with powerful processors in a networked environment.
In these prototypes, we exploit object-oriented and rule-based
programming techniques to provide highly integrated and intelligent
services for the software development process, as well as for the core
documentation, communication, and planning tasks.
We have developed an interactive, object-oriented LISP
environment that serves as the basic implementation vehicle for
ongoing work within the center, and which is also in use at other
locations within HP and at universities. This environment is evolving
to take advantage of new expert systems tools and innovative user
interfaces. We are exploring improved programming language design, as
well as improved implementation techniques. We are also investigating
software management systems for multi-programmer teams and rule-based
descriptions of software for processing by an integrated set of
development tools.
An MS in CS (or equivalent) is required. A PhD and/or research experience
is desirable. Experience in design and implementation of programming
languages, programming environments, symbolic computation systems, and/or
object-oriented systems is essential. Expertise with LISP and AI is a
great asset. Please send a resume to:
Address: Jim Ambras
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories
1501 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1181
CSnet: ambras.hplabs@csnet-relay
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.