falcone@erlang.DEC (JOE FALCONE, HLO2-3/N03, DTN 225-6059) (02/07/85)
Opportunities At Digital Equipment Corporation
Hudson, Massachusetts
Digital Equipment Corporation is seeking qualified candidates for
summer and permanent positions at the Eastern Research Laboratory
and the Artificial Intelligence Technology Center in Hudson, Mass.
We are looking for candidates either possessing or en route to
graduate degrees in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or
Mathematics. Outstanding undergraduates may be considered for
summer positions.
The Projects
Distributed System Architecture.
Development and Analysis of an Advanced High-Performance
Heterogeneous Distributed system for a Workstation Environment.
Software Development in the following areas: Heterogeneous
Client System Interfaces, Special Purpose Servers, Automatic
Archival Storage for File Server.
Distributed System Performance Analysis.
Modeling the Distributed System and Parameterization through
Measurement. Study of alternate Network Protocols through
Analytical Models and Simulation. Familiarity with Queueing
Network Models and Simulation is desirable.
Integrated Image-Graphics-Text Architecture.
Assist with the Formulation, Analysis, and Implementation of
System and Software Architectures for integrating Image,
Graphics, and Text data.
Image-Processing Algorithm Research.
Assist with the Analysis and Implementation of Algorithms in
Data Compression. Image Pre-processing, Image Scaling, and
Image Enhancement.
Dataflow Compiler Technology.
Analysis and Construction of a Compiler employing Dataflow
Techniques.
Computational Quality.
Analysis and Development of Interval Arithmetic Techniques
and Packages. Mathematics orientation preferred.
Distributed Graphics Workstation.
Development and Integration of a Virtual Graphics Terminal
Server in a Heterogeneous Distributed Computing Environment.
This research is extending the Stanford VGTS work to products
within Digital.
Object-Based Language.
Integrate support for a Remote Procedure Call Mechanism
including a simple name server into an Object-Based Language.
Object-Based Language Debugger.
Survey the literature on Debugging Multiple Activity
programs. Design and Implement Additions to a Debugger for
an Object-Based Language to Support Multiple Activities.
Object-Based Language Environment.
Design and Implement Tools to display Type Hierarchies and
other program information for an Object-Based Language
running on a microVAX-based Graphics Workstation.
OPS based AI Programming Environment.
Developing an integrated environment of debugging tools
language sensitive editors, and high resolution/multiple
window display.
Knowledge Representation Languages and Programming Environments.
Opportunities in both system level enhancement and prototype
development.
Cooperative AI Work Environments.
We are beginning development of a window-oriented human
interface, and to investigate graphical methods for
developing, validating, and generating code for cooperative
work protocols.
Prototype of an Expert System to Manage VAX Clusters.
Perform various systems design, programming liaison, and
documentation activities for this prototype.
Expert Systems applications.
Frame-based object-based programming environments. Knowledge
representation and building a user interface.
Experimentation to Facilitate Rule-Writing and Refinement .
PhD level AI Specialization.
Prototype a Highly Optimizing LISP Compiler.
Intimate knowledge of LISP language semantics and compiler
optimization techniques desirable.
Run-time Library Routines for Complex Number Arithmetic.
Working on a PhD in numerical analysis. Knowledge of
low/medium level programming languages desirable.
Continuing development and maintenance of VAXLISP (Common LISP).
Research into LISP language constructs enabling easy
communication between LISP tasks on a local area network.
The Organizations
The Eastern Research Lab is the descendant of Digital's first
Corporate Research Group. For over 15 years this group has
provided Digital with first-class R&D in major product areas:
Networks and Communications, Processor Architecture, Programming
Languages, Computational Quality, and Workstations. The computer
facilities include 5 VAX-11/785 processors and about 30 other VAX
and microVAX systems and workstations used experimentally on specific
projects by the technical staff of about 30 people. VMS, ULTRIX,
and MS-DOS are available and in use in the lab.
The Artificial Intelligence Technology center is the focal point
for Digital's AI research development and applications. The
center develops and uses its own knowledge-based systems,
implements AI languages, and offers training and support
programs. Because of its solid base in this field, Digital is
intent on becoming a major commercial supplier of AI tools and
service. The computer facilities include a large production VAXcluster
and a number of other VAX and microVAX systems for experimental purposes.
The Digital facility in Hudson, Massachusetts overlooks the relatively
unspoiled Assabet River Valley. Farming is not uncommon in the surrounding
countryside, where there is an abundance of conservation land including a
federal bird sanctuary, and it is an easy commute from the fashionable Route
128 suburbs, so various lifestyles can be accommodated. Housing in the area
runs a wide range of affordable prices, and most of the technical staff owns
a home.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Douglas C. Braithwaite
Digital Equipment Corporation
77 Reed Road HLO2-3/N11
Hudson, MA 01749
(617) 568-6230
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