Jobs at Wolfram Reseearch, Inc.
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- Subject: Jobs at Wolfram Reseearch, Inc.
- From: sueann at wri.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 89 13:05:11 CST
Positions Available at
WOLFRAM RESEARCH, INC.
Wolfram Research, Inc. is seeking top-quality individuals in a number of
areas. We are the developer of Mathematica, a system for doing mathematics,
which runs on a range of computers from Macintosh and MS-DOS 386 systems
to workstations and supercomputers. We are based in Champaign, Illinois, and
currently have about 55 employees, some of whom work from remote locations.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Work on implementation of Mathematica on a variety of computers. There are
openings for experts in several different environments. At present, the
highest priorities are MacOS, VAX VMS, IBM mainframe systems and
supercomputer systems.
Requirements: At least two years of systems programming experience; good
problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT
Develop and implement mathematical algorithms, both in C and in the
Mathematica language. Current priorities include: numerical analysis,
differential equations, and nonlinear optimization.
Requirements: Ph.D. in mathematical sciences or equivalent; ability to
develop original mathematical algorithms; extensive programming
experience. Preferred: Experience with C and very high-level languages.
STATISTICS DEVELOPMENT
Develop and implement statistical algorithms, primarily in the Mathematica
language.
Requirements: Ph.D. in statistics or related area; broad knowledge of statistics
and its applications; ability to develop original ideas and algorithms in
statistics; extensive programming experience. Preferred: Experience with
Mathematica or other very high-level languages.
GRAPHICS DEVELOPMENT
Develop and implement graphics algorithms in both hardware-independent
and hardware-dependent code. Special code for real-time graphics on various
high-end graphics workstations is needed.
Requirements: Extensive experience with graphics programming on a variety
of computer systems; ability to interact effectively with hardware vendors;
availability for travel. Preferred: Documentation and graphic design skills.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Administer a network that includes at least one of nearly every personal
computer and workstation on the market.
Requirements: At least two years of UNIX systems programming experience;
good organizational skills.
USER SUPPORT
Provide support to Mathematica users, primarily by electronic mail
and telephone.
Requirments: B.S. or equivalent; good mathematical skills; experience with a
variety of computer software and hardware systems; good problem-solving,
verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Experience with
Mathematica. Part-time applicants will be considered.
SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Identify, document and track bugs. Coordinate software testing activities.
(Reports to Manager of User Support.)
Requirements: B.S. or equivalent; good organizational skills and attention to
detail; mathematical knowledge; experience with UNIX systems.
SOFTWARE PROJECT COORDINATION
Schedule and coordinate major software projects and releases. Involves
extensive interaction with company management, technical, and
manufacturing staff, as well as computer manufacturers.
Requirements: B.S. or equivalent; significant experience with UNIX;
familiarity with a wide range of computer systems from personal computers
to supercomputers; two years of programming experience; a balance of
technical and administrative ability; good interpersonal skills. Preferred:
Experience with a large software project.
TECHNICAL SALES
Present Mathematica sales programs, both by telephone and at customer
sites, to corporate and university customers.
Requirements: B.S. or equivalent; knowledge of applied mathematics;
familiarity with a wide range of computer systems; excellent verbal, written,
and interpersonal skills; availability for travel. Preferred: Two years of work
experience in computer industry; two years of sales experience.
TECHNICAL SALES SUPPORT
Explain aspects of Mathematica to potential customers, primarily by
telephone.
Requirements: B.S. or equivalent; knowledge of applied mathematics;
experience with a variety of computer systems; excellent verbal skills.
Preferred: Sales experience.
Send resume to:
Amy Visentin
Wolfram Research, Inc.
201 W. Springfield Ave., 5th floor
P.O. Box 6059
Champaign, IL 61826
217-398-0700
fax: 217-398-0747
or send Email to: resumes at wri.com or resumes%wri.com at uunet
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