[ale] Open Source Engineer - Job Opening at Cisco.

[Mike Harrison]

Cross posting.. (without permission)
Possibly One of those jobs FOSS nuts dream about.


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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:39:53 -0700
From: "Brent Rogers (breroger)" <breroger at cisco.com>
Subject: Open Source Engineer - Job Opening


Hello! My name is Brent and I am a recruiter at Cisco. We are presently
looking for Open Source Engineer. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5
years experience as a coder and be a contributor to the Linux, Solaris
or FreeBSD operating systems. This person will not be coding in this
position, but they must be able to recognize various coding. As an Open
Source Engineer this person will be working to insure that Cisco is
staying compliant with the open source packages we use.

Please contact me if you are interested or if you can recommend someone.

Thanks in advance,
Brent



Open Source Engineer-Cross Functional Team

Location
RTP, North Carolina or San Jose, California

Description
Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of SW engineering requests for
the use of Open Source Software, primarily evaluating inbound technology
licenses. Provide approval recommendations based on legal and technical
criteria for use of open source in products, as well as outbound
contributions. Work closely with the Cisco Legal department. Provide
technical guidance to the engineering community, working with engineers
to ensure open source is used in accordance to license restrictions and
company policy.

Skills Required:
Knowledge and understanding of common Open Source software licenses and
software development practices. Experience with LINUX operating systems.
Knowledge and understanding of the following computer architecture
concepts: User space, Kernel Loadable Modules (KLMs), static and dynamic
linking. Experience with C/C++ and Java programming languages, and has a
strong background in software design.

Candidate must interfaces cross-functionally at the working team level
with engineers and attorneys, and model exemplary team interaction.
Excellent communication skills as well as a confident demeanor, and
amiable attitude with focus on driving collaboration and problem
resolution are vital to success in this role. Individual should be very
organized and thorough.

R827695

Contact:
Brent Rogers breroger at cisco.com
Brent Rogers
Recruiter

Staffing
breroger at cisco.com <mailto:breroger at cisco.com>
Phone :469-255-0254
Mobile :469-223-2085


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