[SVLUG-Jobs] Tech Writer and Software Tracing Tools jobs

[Alison Chaiken]

I do not know who the hiring manager for these positions is, and can add
only the following details: the Tech Writer can be anywhere in the world,
as far as I can tell.   (The Tech Writer I work with is from Turkey, and is
Turkish.)      For the engineer position, the applicant can live anywhere
in "North American timezones."

Feel free to ask me what it's like to work for Mentor Embedded, which I
love.      Among our staff are major contributors to GCC, GDB, Glibc,
Eclipse, Boost and other high-profile projects, and belief in free software
is part of our heritage.   The company is growing rapidly and encourages
upstream contribution, conference attendance, etc.    *Claimer*: I receive
a cash bonus if I identify a candidate (I don't know the amount).    If you
accept one of these positions, I will donate the lump sum to the
free-software group of your choice (e.g. Software in the  Public Interest,
GNOME Foundation, Aurora Initiative, FreeBSD Foundation, etc.).

Best wishes,
Alison

-- 
Alison Chaiken
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exerciseforthereader.org}
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pain” and “not dying”. Those types of concerns have no place in cycling.
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1. Looking for something new and exciting?  I have an open position for a
very technical, ambitious writer on my team to support ESD.  Let me know if
you or someone you know is interested.
Job Duties:
The Technical Writer will create user documentation for our Embedded
Software product division. As a technical writer, you will:
• Participate in every level of documentation design and production, from
gathering user feedback to producing final copy.
• Learn the latest cutting-edge Embedded Software Design Tools.
• Work closely with experienced and innovative software engineers.
• Be part of a talented technical writing team supporting a rising-star
product line in the company.
Job Qualifications:
Candidates for the position will have the following qualifications:
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Ability to write clearly and accurately.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly on a new project and
balance multiple tasks.
If you are a Software Engineer interested in documenting the latest
Electronic Design Automation software, then apply for a challenging
Technical Writer position at Mentor Graphics.

Do You Know Who Your Customer is?
Regis E. Krug
Manager, Technical Publications
*Apply to: regis_krug at mentor.com *
  Silicon Test Solutions (Design For Test)
  Embedded Systems
  PADS
  HTML Conversion Tools

2. *Apply to*
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH08/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MENTOR&cws=1&rid=1623
Software
Engineer – Embedded Linux  - 1623
Job Location: US - OR - Wilsonville
Job Category:  R&D/Software Engineering


Job Duties:
Reinforce our team and contribute to the creation and success of Mentor
Graphics' software tools for embedded systems. We are seeking a systems
programmer grade software engineer to work in an international team on the
architecture, design and implementation of software tracing tools for
debugging and analyzing embedded systems. Ideally, a candidate will have
strong background in Linux operating system kernels for embedded and
desktop usage, low level programming as well as embedded systems hardware
and software design concepts. Useful experiences include familiarity with
software tracing methodologies and with internals of the GNU Debugger. As
our products also leverage and contribute cutting edge open source
technology the engineering work might include collaboration with open
source developers across the software ecosystem and on a broad range of
platforms. This job will be within a small, highly-qualified team with
multiple contacts to our international development sites. Strong analytical
and interpersonal skills on a global scale, assertiveness as well as the
ability to act independently are desirable.

The job profile also includes:

   - The enhancement and adaptation of tracing technologies as LTTng,
   SystemTap and GDB trace points
   - Tracking, influencing and contributing to open source projects that
   product capabilities may rely upon
   - Conveyance and explanation of concepts and design decisions to peer
   experts
   - Assessment of existing concepts and solutions regarding potential,
   performance and risks
   - Participation in reviews and/or inspections of designs,
   specifications, and code



Job Qualifications:

Qualifications include a bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering or a related discipline;, or equivalent. A minimum of
4 years experience and excellent programming skills in C/C++ as well as
strong communication skills, verbal and written are required. We look for
individuals with sharp backgrounds in the following areas:



   - Embedded Linux Kernel and middleware application space experience
   - Linux/UNIX command line and shell scripting
   - POSIX threads programming
   - Dynamic linking concepts under Unix-like operating systems
   - BitBake, OpenEmbedded, and Yocto build and configuration environments
   for embedded Linux



Knowledge of real-time programming, synchronization, multithreading,
multi-processing, and programming is valuable. Individuals with a holistic
view of interactions between the operating system, applications and the
hardware are wanted. Experience with embedded system tools, open source
development frameworks (e.g. Eclipse) and with the Java programming
language is favorable. If you like to work in a collaborative environment
and are a contributor to the open source community even, Mentor Graphics
may be the right choice.