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Java, Sun's world-renowned programming environment for secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is building an elite team. This is a key project for Sun, with high visibility both within the company and the industry. These positions are located in Palo Alto, California (San Francisco Bay area), with additional positions opening in the Chelsford, MA area.

To apply, see the contact information at the end of th is page.



ENGINEERING

Software Engineering Manager,  Java Systems
HotJava Designer
Internet Application User Interface Designer (HotJava)
Internet Applications Software Engineer (HotJava)
Internet Application Class Libraries Designer (HotJava)
Internet Application Class Libraries Architect (HotJava)
Internationalization Architect
Software Engineer,  Network Security
Software Engineer, Windows 95/NT
Software Engineer,  Core Java Environment
Software Engineer, Java AWT
Software Engineer-Java/Hot Java technology on Mac
Software Engineer,  Network Security
Software Engineer,  Java Server SW
Software Engineer,  Java Performance
Software Engineer, OLE
Software Engineer,  Network Security
Software Engineer Database Interface
Graphics/Windowing Engineer
Software Engineer, Device Drivers
PC Systems Software Engineer

MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 
Product Manager
Program Manager, Java Online Developer Program
Senior Marketing Support
Business Development Manager
Market Development
Market Development
Market Development Management
Market Development Management
Account Manager,  Market Development
Marketing Programs Manager
Product Manager
Product Line Manager

TEST & SUPPORT

HotJava Test Lead
Web Server Test Lead
Java Compatibility Test Lead
Java Test Engineer
Software Test Engineer,  Java
Java Applications Engineer
Java ISV Engineering Manager
Software Engineer,  Java Web Support
Java Application Engineer
Licensee Support Engineer
Licensee Support Engineer
Developer Services Manager
Developer Support/Software
System Engineer
System Engineer
System Engineering Manager
Administrator
Senior Marketing Support Representative
Site Editor, Java Online Developer Program
Technical Writer,  HTML
Java Technical Writer
Senior Executive Administrator

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ENGINEERING

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Software Engineering Manager,  Java Systems

You will manage a group of engineers developing software that enables
Java programs to access remote software systems, including relational
databases, OLE automation clients and servers, and other distributed
object systems. Requires system-level software management experience
from develpment through successful delivery, and the ability to work
with marketing to develop product requirements and schedules.
Experience with object-oriented development and multi-platform products
is desirable.  Refer to: ES9620039/GM

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Hot Java Designer

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers.  The Internet Applications group includes the
HotJava browser and class libraries to support Internet-aware
applications, including HotJava.  This is a key project for Sun, with
high visibility both within the company and the industry.

Qualified candidates for this position will have BSCS/MSCS and 5 plus
years object-oriented product development experience, programming in a
multi-threaded operating environment.  This position requires a senior
contributor experienced in application frameworks, with good design
taste.  Experience with Internet programming, distributed computing,
and the Java language a plus.  Appreciation of user-centered design
important.  Multiplatform experience (i.e. Unix, Win32, Macintosh) is
highly desirable. This is a key position for delivering the HotJava
browser.  Knowledge of Internet protocols (HTTP, FTP, gopher, etc.) and
standard Web formats (HTML, URL, GIF) implementation highly desirable.

This person must have interest and experience in developing production
quality software (bullet-proofed, tested, and within schedules).  The
individual should be self-motivated and be able to work independently,
as well as deliver to schedules and to work well with and to
incorporate input from other team members, industry partners, and
customers. Refer to: ES963000/GM

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Internet Application User Interface Designer (HotJava)

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking
an Internet Application User Interface Designer.  The Internet
Applications group includes the Hot Java browser and class libraries to
support Internet-aware applicationsd, including Hot Java.  This is a
key project for Sun, with high visibility both within the company & the
industry.

BSCS/MSCS, 6+ years object-oriented user interface design product
experience.  This position requires a senior contributor experience in
application frameworks, with good taste.  Experience with Internet
applications, Web page design, animation in interfaces a plus.
Appreciation of user-centered design crucial.  Multiplatform experience
(i.e., Unix, Win32, Macintosh) desirable.  This is a key position for
delivering the Internet Application framework for Java.

Must have interest and experience in developing production quality
software (bullet-proofed, tested and within schedule), must be
self-motivated.  Must be able to work independently as well as deliver
to schedules & to work well with and to incorporate input from other
team members (engineers), industry partners, customers. Refer to:
ES9630014/GM

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Internet Applications Software Engineer (HotJava)

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers.  The Internet Applications group includes the
Hot Java browser and class libraries to support Internet-aware
applicationsd, including Hot Java.  This is a key project for Sun, with
high visibility both within the company & the industry.

BSCS/MSCS, 4+ years object-oriented product development experience,
programming in a multi-threaded operating environment.  This position
requires a developer with product delivery experience and good design
taste. Experience with Internet programming, distributed computing, and
the Java language a plus. Appreciation of user-centered design
important. Multiplatform experience (i.e., Unix, Win32, Macintosh) desirable. 
This is a key position for delivering the Internet Application framework 
for Java.

Must have interest and experience in developing production quality
software (bullet-proofed, tested and within schedule), must be
self-motivated.  Must be able to work independently as well as deliver
to schedules & to work well with and to incorporate input from other
team members (engineers), industry partners, customers. Refer to:
ES9630015/GM

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Internet Application Class Libraries Designer (HotJava)

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking
an Internet Application Class Libraries Designer. The Internet
Applications group includes the Hot Java browser and class libraries to
support Internet-aware applicationsd, including Hot Java.  This is a
key project for Sun, with high visibility both within the company & the
industry.

BSCS/MSCS, 5+ years object-oriented product development experience,
progr in a multi-threaded operating environment. This position requires
a senior contributor experience in application frameworks, with good
taste. Experience with Internet programming, distributed computing, and
the Javan language a plus.  Appreciation of user-centered design
important. Multiplatform experience (i.e., Unix, Win32, Macintosh)
desirable. This is a key position for delivering the Internet
Application framework for Java.

Must have interest and experience in developing production quality
software (bullet-proofed, tested and within schedule), must be
self-motivated.  Must be able to work independently as well as deliver
to schedules & to work well with and to incorporate input from other
team members (engineers), industry partners, customers.  Refer to:
ES9630016/GM

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Internet Application Class Libraries Architect (HotJava)

Requires a senior contributor experienced in application frameworks,
with good design taste.  Experience with Internet programming,
distributed computing, and the Java language a plus.  Appreciation of
user-centered design important. Key position for delivering the
Internet Application framework for Java. BS/MS/PhD in CS 10+ years
experience. Refer to: ES9630017/GM

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Internationlization Architect

Responsible as internationalization architect and development engineer
to lead the design a and implementation of internationalization
requirements for the core Java technology and the HotJava Web browser.
Duties include the design of classes to support il8n in the Java
compiler and the Java runtime, and for Java Applets and the HotJave
browser. You will also coordinate with other Sun engineers and third
party engineers to implement localization of Java products for various
locales and platforms. You will be involved in extending Web protocols
to provide full suppport for multilingual documents.

Knowledge of C and software internationalization standards for
Microsoft Windows or the Macintosh platforms is required, as is
experience implementing a system based on Unicode. Experience in
object-oriented programming and the WWW is highly desired. Refer to:
ES9620008/GM

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Software Engineer,  Network Security

Candidate should be responsible for implementing secure protocols and
internet commerce in the Java language and the Hot Java Browser.

Knowledge of current and emerging Net commerce protocols, including
SSL, SHTP, and various forms and digitcal cash is required. Candidate
should be familiar with programming in an object-oriented language.
Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

BSCS required, MSCS highly desirable with 5 years experience
preferred.  Refer to: ES9620009/GM

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Software Engineer, Windows 95/NT

KEY SKILLS NEEDED: Windows 95/NT Engineer, Win32 API experience,
detailed knowledge of PC GUI design. OLE and TCP/IP programming
experience authority of compilers, debuggers and profiling tools.

Work on team bringing Java and HotJava technology to the Windows 95
Platform.  Responsibilities include design, porting code, system
builds, debugging and test development. Programming tasks will range
from coding  MicroSoft makefiles, to coding in the X86 instruction set,
to object-oriented programming in Java, a C++ -like language. Refer to:
ES9620001/GM

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Software Engineer,  Core Java Environment

Java, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for secure,
interactive, multi -platform Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers. This is a key project for Sun, with high
visibility both within the company and the industry.

Qualified candidates for this position will have BSCS/MSCS and 4 plus
years object-oriented product development experience, programming in a
multi-threaded operating environment. This position requires a system
programming engineer with good design taste, knowledge and experience
in programming window environments subsystems and threads. Knowledge of
Unix/Posix threads is essential. First hand experience with
TCP/IPExperience in a networked, multi-threaded multiplatform
experience, socket programming neceessary. UNIX and Win32 io-system
knowledge a plus. Multiplatform experience (i.e. UNIX, and Win32,
Macinstosh) is highly desirable. This is a key position for delivering
the interactivity portion of Java vision.  This person will sustain
(maintain and enhance) the core components of the Java environment.
They must have interest and experience in developing production quality
software (bullet-proofed, tested, and within schedules). Individual
should be self-motivated and be able to work independently, as well as
deliver to schedules and to work well with and to incorporate input
from other team members, industry partners, and customers.  Refer to:
ES9620030/GM

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Software Engineer, Java AWT

Java, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for secure,
interactive, multi -platform Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers. This is a key project for Sun, with high
visibility both within the company and the industry.

Qualified candidates for this position will have BSCS/MSCS and 5 plus
years object-oriented product development experience, programming in a
multi-threaded operating environment. This position requires a system
programming engineer with good design taste, knowledge and experience
in programming window environments subsystems and threads. Experience
in a networked, multi-threaded multiplatform experience, (i.e., UNIX,
Win32, Macintosh) is desirable.

This person will sustain (maintain and enhance) the core AWT component
of the Java environment. They must have interest and experience in
developing production quality software (bullet-proofed, tested, and
within schedules).  Individual should be self-motivated and be able to
work independently, as well as deliver to schedules and to work well
with and to incorporate input from other team members, industry
partners, and customers. BS/MSCS with 5+ years experience desired.
Refer to: ES9620031/GM

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Software Engineer-Java/Hot Java technology on Mac

Work on team developing Java/Hot Java technology on Mac.
Responsibilities include design, portin code system builds, debugging &
test development.  Programming tasks range from coding low-level
run-time or graphics support to object-oriented programming in Java or
C++ language.  Mac API experience essential, including detailed
knowledge of Mac GUI design.  Familiarity with Mac windowsing &
graphics required.  Desirable experience includes knowledge with
interpreters, garbage collectors and dynamic code loaders authoring of
compilers, debuggers and profiling tools.  TCP/IP programming
experience a plus. MSCS/EE, 10+ yrs experience or 7+ w/ SCS/EE. Refer
to: ES9630021/GM

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Software Engineer,  Network Security

Java, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for secure,
interactive, multi -platform Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers.  This is a key project for Sun, with high
visibility both within the company and the industry.

This Web Server Security Engineer will be responsible for designing and
implementing Java classes to do security protocols (like SSL and SHTTP)
for the Java Web Server project.  Familiarity with standard security
techniques for encryption and authentication is required.  Experience
with WWW server technology is strongly desired.  Java and/or
object-oriented programming experience is desired.  The individual must
be self-motivated and be able to work independently to deliver
server-side security classes.

Other qualifications include BSCS and 10+ years of directly related
experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
(e.g., MSCS and 7+ years experience).  Interest and experience in
developing production-quality software (e.g., bullet-proofed, tested,
and within schedule) is essential. Refer to: ES9630009/GM

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Software Engineer,  Java Server SW

Java, Sun's world-renown programming environment for secure,
interactive, multi- platofrm Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers. This is a key project for Sun, with high
visibility both within the company and the industry.  The position is
located in Palo Alto, California.

This engineer will be responsible for helping design and implement the
Java Web Server. Familiarity with WWW technology is required, as is 2+
years of networking and threads programming experience. Java and/or
object-oriented programming experience is highly desired. Multiplatform
experience (viz., Unix, WIN32, and Macintosh) is desired. The
individual must be able to work with  a team of talented and highly
motivated engineers.

Other qualifications include BSCS and 5+ years of directly related
experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
(e.g., MSCS and 3+ years experience). Interest and experience in
developing production-quality sfotware (e.g., bullet-proofed, tested,
and within schedules) is essential.  Refer to: ES9620026/GM

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Software Engineer,  Java Performance

Java, Sun's world-renown programming environment for secure,
interactive, multi- platofrm Internet applications, is seeking
development engineers. This is a key project for Sun, with high
visibility both within the company and the industry.

This engineer will be responsible for performance tuning of the Java
Web Server.  Previous experience doing performance tuning is required,
as is intimate knowledge of threads and networking subsystems.
Multiplatform experience (viz., Unix, WIN32, and Macintosh) is desired.
The individual must be a team player and be able to work closely and
productivity within the Java tteam to achieve Web Server performance
goals.

Other qualifications include BSCS and 7+ years of directly related
experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
(e.g., MSCS and 5+ years experience). Interest and experience in
developing production-quality software (e.g., bullet-proofed, tested,
and within schedules) is essential.Refer to: ES9620025/GM

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Software Engineer, OLE

You will help design and implement software connections between Java
and OLE, including Java OLE automation clients and servers. You should
have at least a BS in Computer Science and be knowledgeable about
Windows and OLE interfaces.  Experience with object-oriented
programming, particularly Visual C++, will be valuable. Refer to:
EF9620015/GM

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Software Engineer,  Network Security

You will help to interface Java to various network security protocols
and help support cryptographically signed documents. Requires a
knowledge of cryptographics principals. You should have at least a BS
in Computer Science and have implemented several substantial software
projects.  Refer to: EF9620014/GM

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Software Engineer Database Interface
You will help design and implement software to enable Java application
to use relational database systems via ODBC initially, and higher level
interfaces subsequently.  You should have at least a BS in computer
science and several years experience with SQL and ODBC.  Knowledge of
object-oriented programming will be valuable. Refer to: ES9630010/GM

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Graphics/Windowing Engineer

You will be developing a window system, graphics primitives and font
rendering software to support the Java windowing and graphics applet
interfaces. You must have the following skills and experience: Fluency
in C and an object-oriented language; several years experience building
window systems or graphics libraries with support for overlapping
clipped windows, anti-aliased graphics primitives, or font rendering.
Refer to: ES9620013/GM

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Software Engineer, Device Drivers

You will be developing software and drivers to host the Java Virtual
Machine directly on X86-based hardware. You will be working on an
aggressive schedule with a strong, highly motivated team. For this
position you should have several years experience writing interrupt
handling and device drive code. Familiarity with Windows device driver
architecture is desired; experience with PC graphics boards; mice, and
ethernet boards is a plus. Fluency in C and SPARC or X86 assembly
language required, knowledge of an object-oriented programming language
is a plus. Refer to: ES9620015/GM

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PC Systems Software Engineer

You will be developing software and drivers to host the Java Virtual
Machine directly on X86-based hardware.  You will be working on an
aggressive schedule with a strong, highly motivated team.  For this
position you should have several years experience writing interrupt
handling and device driver code e.g. PCI devices).  Familiarity with
Windows device driver architecture is desired; experience with PC
graphics boards, mice, and ethernet boards is a plus.  Fluency in C and
assembly language (e.g X86) required, knowledge of an object-oriented
programming language is a plus. Refer to: ES96300PM/GM

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MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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Product Manager

Responsible for marketing Java to the technical developer community.
Perform research to understand the product requirements.  Communicate
requirements internally to management and engineering team.  Work in
concert with engineering, business development, management and other
functional groups to build strong and achievable product strategies.
With management, develop product pricing and produce ongoing detatiled
product forecasts.  Within the developer commmunity, effectively
communicate Java features, benefits, and positioning with support of
other marketing, programs and service organizations.  Provide product
expertise for PR, customer, training and marketing activities.
Identify viable product service strategies; tracks and develops related
revenue.  BS in CS, MBA or equivalent industry experience.  Refer to:
ES9620023/MB

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Program Manager, Java Online Developer Program

Responsiblities include:
--Responsible for overall strategic direction, content
   and positioning of the Java Online Developer Program.
--Define on-going additions to existing program, beyond initial launch.
--Oversee implementation of various aspects of program, and implement some
   program elements on an as-needed basis.
--Work closely with web master and editor to ensure all program information
   and actual programs delivered via the site are appropriately represented.
--Work cross-functionally with relevant Sun groups, such as evangelism and
   training, to ensure all Java support efforts are coordinated.

Background:

Strong knowledge of the web browser market and the software development
community.  Strong background in managing software developer support
programs.  Background in marketing and/or supporting web-based products
highly desirable.

Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a broad
range of audiences, including consumers, programmers, IS managers,
multimedia developers and Internet professionals.  The ability to
function well as a team member and perform multiple roles effectively
in a very fast-paced, intense and dynamic organization is essential.

Education: BS/BA in liberal arts or technical subject.Refer to: ES9630ODP/MB

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Senior Marketing Support

Responsible for mktg HotJava to the technical developer community &
end-users.  Perform research to understand the prod req'mnts.
Communicate req'mnts internally to mgmt & engineering team. Work in
concert w/engineering, bus developmt, mgmt & other functional grps to
build strong & achievable prod strategies. W/mgmt, dev prod pricing &
produce ongoing detailed prod forecasts.  Dev & implement, create
external mktg progs aimed at consumers/end-users. W/in the developer
community, effectively communicate HotJava features, benefits, &
positioning w/supp of other mktg, progs & svc organizations.

Provide prod expertise for PR, customer, training & mktg activities.
Identify viable prod svc strategies; tracks & devps related rev.

Background:

Strong knowledge of the WEB browser mkt, object-oriented prog'mg
languages, developer tools & s/w dev. Proven exp in prod mgmt for the
s/w dev industry.  Background in mktg web-based prods highly desirable.
Must have ability to communicate deeply technical info to a broad range
of audiences, incl consumers, prog'mers, IS mgrs, multimedia developers
& Internet profesn'ls. Strong communication skills & presentations
skills are req'd. Ability to function well in a team & perform multiple
roles effectively in a very fast-paced, intense & dynamic organization
is essential.  Refer to: ES9630019/MB

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Business Development Manager

Reporting to the General Manager of the Java Products group, this
person will be responsible for helping to create and execute the
group's licensing and partnering strategy. In the short term, this
includes working with the business team to create the list of strategic
partners and licensees and then proactively pursuing those deals. Key
tasks are to develop and negotiate the deals and ongoing
customer/partner support. Longer term, this involves working within the
team to create the partnership vision for the technology. Experience in
deal making and negotiation a must. At least 10 years marketing
experience required.  Refer to: ES9610001/MB

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Market Development

Experience in sale and/or business development, contract negotiation,
strategic account management and technology licensing essential.  Must
have global business development experience.  Responsible for
identifying and managing strategic customer/partner accounts for newly
established Java Products business unit.  This includes licensing Java
Technology and application development.  Position also involves global
business development (Europe/Asia) and other speicified markets and
Industries.  BS/MS in CS and MBA, 8-10 years experience.  Refer to:
ES9620016/MB

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Market Development

This position will be responsible for the development of strategies and
programs for accelerating the growth of third party Java applications.
Position will provide information on software vendors and internet
marketplace for the strategic planning process in the Java ISV
program.  Essential fuctions include preparation of strategic plans and
programs for ISV capture, tracking of third- party Java applications,
and customer presentations and meetings.  Technical understanding of
the software development market and strong analytical skills are
required.  Knowledge of object technology, WWW, Java, and the business
environment is preferred.  Refer to: ES9620034/MB

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Market Development Management

Goal/Objective:

To identify, capture & support strategic third party s/w developers of
Java application.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in defining emerging market segments & targeted ISV partners
w/in these segments. Devise objectives, strategies & plans to maximize
our ROI & market presence w/in these segments. Works closely to align
w/mgmt & product marketing strategies.

Manage ISV accounts, (marketing & technology) during the recuitment,
porting & launch cycles. Define ISV account needs for engineering,
equipement & program resources to maximize market presence &
penetration.

Provide leadership & ongoing adjustment to market posture to meet
changing competitive & market conditions w/in the define segment.
Assure ISV relationships/products are consistent w/our market needs.
Gather & communicate requirement data for areas requiring
market-specific features & work closely w/product marketing, ISV
Account Managers, ISV engineering to incorporate the requirements into
the company's product plans.

Act as a Java Evangelist by being a corporate spokesperson w/in your
accounts and appropriate events.

Qualifications:

7-10 years of segment/account experience w/a BS in Engineering/Math/CS.
MBA a plus.

Competencies:

Excellent communications skills (oral, written & presentation style).
Ability to gain cooperation & commitment from others thru
perusasiveness, negotiation and influence. Solid understanding of the
relevant business marketplace & competitive issues worldwide. Ability
to develop & implement worldwide ISV market segment strategies. Must be
a team player, reliable, self-starter & ability to leverage internal
organizations successfully.  Refer to: ES9630026/MB

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Market Development Management


Goal/Objective:

To identify, capture & support strategic third party s/w developers of
Java application.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in defining emerging market segments & targeted ISV partners
w/in these segments. Devise objectives, strategies & plans to maximize
our ROI & market presence w/in these segments. Works closely to align
w/mgmt & product marketing strategies.

Manage ISV accounts, (marketing & technology) during the recuitment,
porting & launch cycles. Define ISV account needs for engineering,
equipement & program resources to maximize market presence &
penetration.

Provide leadership & ongoing adjustment to market posture to meet
changing competitive & market conditions w/in the define segment.
Assure ISV relationships/products are consistent w/our market needs.
Gather & communicate requirement data for areas requiring
market-specific features & work closely w/product marketing, ISV
Account Managers, ISV engineering to incorporate the requirements into
the company's product plans.

Act as a Java Evangelist by being a corporate spokesperson w/in your
accounts and appropriate events.

Qualifications:

7-10 years of segment/account experience w/a BS in Engineering/Math/CS.
MBA a plus.

Competencies:

Excellent communications skills (oral, written & presentation style).
Ability to gain cooperation & commitment from others thru
perusasiveness, negotiation and influence. Solid understanding of the
relevant business marketplace & competitive issues worldwide. Ability
to develop & implement worldwide ISV market segment strategies. Must be
a team player, reliable, self-starter & ability to leverage internal
organizations successfully.  Refer to: ES9630028/MB

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Account Manager,  Market Development

Responsibilities:

Java starter ISV Account Manager. Responsible for identification,
evangelism, capture and support of 3rd party software. Develops of
Java-Based applications management of strategic accounts. ISU capture,
account management evangelism of Java technology, customer
presentations and engineering support resource management.

Requirements:

BS degree in CC; 6+ years of relevant experience. Software industry
knowledge, internet, world wide web, Java and object technology.  Refer
to: ES9620037/MB

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Marketing Programs Manager

Increase JavaSoft's position & presence w/in the ISV community by
defining & deploying a variety of mktg progs.

Responsibilities:

Research & identify mktg & technology prog needs by working closely
w/ISV engineering & Product Marketing. Dev overall mktg progs plan
identifying projects, mktg promotions & progs incl trade show/events,
loaner progs,seminars, & external communication on the web.Dev
proposals, incl assumptions, justifications, budget req'mnts for progs
to meet the identified needs. Manage the dev'mnt of mktg fulfillment
collateral & literature for porposed progs.  Evaluate competitive
progs, recommends, dev & implements new progs to effectively complete.
Dev methods to quantitatively measure the effectiveness of mktg progs.
Assist w/ internal communication deployment such as home page and/or
newsletter activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

7-10 yrs of mktg/mktg pros exp w/a BA/BS and/or MBA. Mktg progs exp in
s/w industry preferred, w/internet knowledge a plus. Team player,
reliable & a self- starter.

Competencies:

Ability to generate ideas & vision & motivate teams that may not be
under direct influence. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly &
effectively w/grps both internal & external to SMI. Able to coordinate
activities among sev depts/partners. Able to collect, analyze & utilize
data for the dev of effective mktg progs.  Refer to: ES9630022/MB

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Product Manager

Identify & penetrate new Java market segments by supporting secondary
ISV relationships which increases JavaSoft's visibility & marketshare
in emerging markets.

Responsibilities:

Assist in defining emerging market segments & 2ndary targeted ISV
partners.  Devise objectives, strategies & plans to max our ROI & mkt
presence w/in these segments. Works closely to align w/mgmt & prod mktg
strategies. Manage ISV accts (mktg & tech'gy) (20) during the
recuitment, porting & launch cycles. Define ISV acct needs for
engineering, equipment & prog resources to maximize mkt presence &
penetration. Provide leadership & ongoing adjustment to mkt posture to
meet changing competitive & mkt conditions w/in the define segment.
Assure ISV relationships/prods are consistent w/our mkt needs. Gather &
communicate req'mt data for areas req'ng mkt-specific features & work
closely w/prod mktg, ISV Acct Mgrs, ISV engineering to incorporate the
req'mts into the company's prod plans.  Work closely w/Mktg Progs to
define, create, manage & deploy progs designed to increase ISV partners
& industry interest w/in the mkt segments.

Qualifications:

7-10 yrs of segment/acct exp w/a BS in EE/Math/CS; MBA a plus. Team
player, reliable, self-starter & ability to leverage internal org'zns
successfully.

Competencies:

Expertise in mktg for related segments. Excellent communication skills
(oral & written). Ability to gain cooperation & commitment from others
thru persuaviness, negotiation & influence. Solid understanding of the
relevant bus mktplace & competitive issues worldwide. Ability to dev &
implement worldwide ISV mkt segment strategies.  Refer to: ES9630023/MB

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Product Line Manager

This person will be responsible for product marketing strategy and
tactics for products coming out of the Java System Software group. You
should have at least 5 to years experience in high-volume technical
products, retail and OEM channels, and the computer industry in
general. This person should be creative in coming up with new ideas for
marketing products in the fast changing Internet environment.

The Product Line Manager will need to leverage many diversegroups
within Sun, outside companies, as well as potential partners and
acquisitions. Will need to understand OEM software licensing,
high-volume distributionin the general compuer marketplace as well as
embedded markets. A BS or BA degree is required, an MBA is optional.
Refer to: ES9630008/MB

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TEST & SUPPORT

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HotJava Test Lead

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for 
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking 
test engineers. The Java testing group is responsible for implementing
compatibility test suites for the Java language as well as testing
products developed by JavaSoft.

Qualified candidates for this position will have a BSCS/MSCS and 4
plus years experience in a software quality assurance role. This
position requires a quality engineer with product testing experience
including development of product testing strategy, creation and
execution of test plans, experience with object-oriented programming,
and automated test tools. Experience testing in a cross-platform
environment is also a plus. Refer to: ES9630QA1/GM

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Web Server Test Lead

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for 
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking 
test engineers. The Java testing group is responsible for implementing
compatibility test suites for the Java language as well as testing
products developed by JavaSoft.

Qualified candidates for this position will have a BSCS/MSCS and 4
plus years experience in a software quality assurance role. This
position requires a quality engineer with product testing experience
including development of product testing strategy, creation and
execution of test plans, experience with object-oriented programming,
and automated test tools. Experience testing in a cross-platform
environment is also a plus. Refer to: ES9630QA2/GM

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Java Compatibility Test Lead

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for 
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking 
test engineers.  The Java testing group is responsible for implementing
compatibility test suites for the Java language as well as testing
products developed by JavaSoft.

Qualified candidates for this position will have a BSCS/MSCS and 6
plus years experience in a software testing role. This position
requires a senior contributor experienced in the creation of test
strategies and the implementation of test code. Experience in language
compatibility testing and the creation of test toolsis a plus.
Experience programming in a mutli-threaded, object-oriented
environment is a must.  This is a key position for delivering the Java
language compatibility test suite, a high visibility project within
the company and the industry. Refer to: ES9630QA3/GM

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Java Test Engineer

The Java project, Sun's world-reknown programming environment for
secure, interactive, multi-platform Internet applications, is seeking
test engineers. The Java testing group is responsible for implementing
compatibility test suites for the Java language as well as testing
products developed by JavaSoft.

Duties for this position include reporting and tracking software
defects, creating test plans, executing automated test suites, and test
development.  Some manual testing and documentation review will also be
required.

Requirements: Software testing experience on at least two of the
following platforms UNIX, Mac, and Windows. Experience writing and
executing test plans, developing test cases, and filing bug reports is
also required. Test automation and C or C++ programming experience are
also a plus. Refer to: ES9630QA3/GM

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Software Test Engineer,  Java

Responsible for building and executing automated test suites for the
Java language and HotJava WWW browser. Other duties include reporting
and tracking software defects and creation of test plans. Some manual
testing and documentation review may also be required.

Software testing experience including test automation and C or C++
programming experience are required. Experience in object-oriented
programming, and UNIX experience are also a plus. Programming or
testing experience using Microsoft Windows and/or the Macintosh is
desired.  Refer to: ES9610011/GM

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Java Applications Engineer

Provides technical support and expertise to strategic third-party
developers. Act as liaison between developers community and Java
Products Group. Assist third-party developers on bringing up Java
Applications. Technical support, Java programming and porting of C, C++
applications to Java. Interaction with customers on technical problem
solving.  Refer to: ES9620033/GM

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Java ISV Engineering Manager

Java ISV support Engineering Manager. Requires technical understanding
of software development, ability to prioritize customer requests and
effective resolve planning in a dynamic environment. Manage engineering
staff in support of strategic ISV accounts. Responsible for managing
engineering resources, supporting third-party software developers in
rapidly expanding area of Java- Based internet applications and
services.  Refer to: ES9620038/GM

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Software Engineer,  Java Web Support

Java Applications Engineer. Programming and WEB support for Java
Partners Programs. Porting of C, C++ applications to Java, support of
third-party Java Application Developers. Java programming, HTML and WEB
page setup.  Refer to: ES9620036/GM

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Java Application Engineer

Requires top-notch C or C++ programming and problem solving skills,
experience with object-oriented programming, and strong familiarity
with the WWW and HTML.  Direct experience with Java is a bonus.
Candidates must have demonstrated ability to work independently,
prioritize multiple projects and form good working relationships with
diverse organizations. Strong communication skills required;
presentation skills desirable.  Extensive "customer" orientation
required.  BSCS, 7+ years experience. Located in Chelmsford, MA.  Refer
to: FJX962068/SM

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Licensee Support Engineer

KEY SKILLS NEEDED: Familiarity with an object oriented language
required; experience with embedded systems is highly desired, as is a
strong understanding of porting issues.

Develop relationships and provide engineering support to strategic
partners, especially Java technology licensees. Responsibilities will
include modifygin the Java run-time system to support customer
requirements, extending HotJava, creating and delivering training
materials.  Refer to: ES9620010/GM

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Licensee Support Engineer

BSCS/MSCS, 5+ yrs system development experience.  Support background or
strong interest required.  Experience in networked, multi-threaded,
multi-platform environment (i.e., Unix, win32, Mac,embedded) desired.
Must be able to work independently, handle changing environments, see
goals to completion & deliver their plans whether development or
information to mutually agreed schedule.

Need self-motivated person to provide support for Java licenses,
ultimately responsible for the successful integration of Java in the
customer's environment.  Work with engineering development, so need to
understand customer issues, communicating those to the organization,
create plan of action and execute it, including development activity.
Refer to: ES9630020/GM                       

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Developer Services Manager

Reporting to the General Manager of the Java Products Group, this
person will be responsible for developing the strategy and tactics to
support the Java devlopers. This involves determining what programs
need to be set up, what marketing and technical support is needed, what
materials are necessary and putting the plan into action. It involves
hiring a team as well as working with outside vendors to create a
complete solution.

Additionally this person will work closely with the marketing and
business development teams to identify key developers and evangelize
their efforts. This is a critical effort for the Java team. The
candidate must have excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Knowledge of the PC and MacIntosh development community are essential.
Flexibility and innovactive thinking will be key to making this effort
a success. Candidates must show the ability to thing "outside the box."

BSCS or MSCS with 8 years experience preferred.  Refer to: ES9620007/MB

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Developer Support/Software

Key goals is to define what is needed for a support organization, hire
the right people to implement it, iterate as necessary.

Will be responsible for defining and implementing the support plan for
JAVA licensees. Work with the development engineering and business
development team to create processes that provide appropriate levels of
support to our licensing partners. Candidate must have excellent
communicatino and organizational skills.  Must be experience at dealing
with all levels of a corporation from engineer to CTO. Refer to:
ES9630002/GM

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System Engineer

BS or MS EECS, 5-7 years experience.  Customer support experience,
technical knowledge and experience with Java language and environment,
computer system (hardware & software) and Silicon.  Will be member of
team of systems engineers who will provide technical pre-sales support
for potential Java licenses.  Must be able to work with business
development/sales account managers.  Liaison to Java engineering.
Refer to: ES9630003/KG

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System Engineer

BS or MS EECS, 3-5 years experience.  Customer support experience,
technical knowledge and experience with Java language and environment,
computer system (hardware & software) and Silicon.  Will be member of
team of systems engineers who will provide technical pre-sales support
for potential Java licenses.  Must be able to work with business
development/sales account managers.  Liaison to Java engineering. Refer
to: ES9630004/KG


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System Engineering Manager

MS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and/or MBA with
technical background. Management, leadership, customer experience,
technical knowledge of Java language and environment, computer systems,
h/w, s/w & silicon.

Will manage team of systems engineers who will provide technical
pre-sales support for Java licensed. Must have knowledge and experience
with Java language and environment. Ability to work as part of business
development/sales team to close business. Act as liaison to Java
Engineering.  Refer to: ES9630012/KG

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Administrator

Good organizational skills, good written and verbal communication
skills.  Computer experience (word processing, spreadsheets), good
office skills.

Responsible for handling incoming inquires about Java licensing via
email, phone, fax or US mail and making appropriate response. Maintain
records and files of customers and licensed. General dept. admin
support.

AA or Bus admin or equivalent, 2-3 years experience.  Refer to:
ES9630005/LK

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Senior Marketing Support Representative

Responsible as technical/marketing engineer to promote an exciting new,
leading- edge technology internally and to the World-Wide Web
community. Duties include managing the technical aspects of tradeshow
and conference appearances (local) and onsite machine setup, software
installations, etc. Technical support for marketing requests (e.g.
setting up ftp directories for screen shots for press to download), and
creation of comprehensive, compelling Java demos for tradeshow
presentation.

Duties may also include supporting technical requests by Sun's field
engineers, and advocating the technology thru the support of demos at
tradeshows.

Background:

Knowledge of UNIX, Microsoft Windows, the WWW and the Internet, and
HTML is required, as are strong communication skills and industry
expertise. Extensive travel is anticipated. Experience in an
object-oriented programming language such as C++ is necessay.
Experience in Java programming is ideal.  Refer to: ES9620041/MB

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Site Editor, Java Online Developer Program

Responsible for writing, assembling & editing overall content fot the
Java Developers Prog, to launch in March 1996. Responsibilities incl:
-Work w/developer progs mgr to deliver all info relevant to progs, incl
positioning & actual progs & svcs delivered via the site. -Work w/
various cross functional grps to ensure all relevant info from the
Sun.Com site is incorporated into the Java.Com site. -Act as editorial
clearing house for all written sites. - W/closely w/WEB Master & HTML
prod'xn mgr to ensure site info is pushed as req'd -Primary writer for
site content, & manage contract writers as req'd.

Background:

Strong knowledge of the WEB browser mkt, object-oriented prog'mg
languages, developer tools & the s/w dev communicty. Strong writing
skills & background in mktg and/or supp'ng web-based prods highly
desirable.

Must have the ability to communicate technical info to a broad range of
audiences, incl consumers, prog'mrs, IS mgrs, multimedia developers &
Internet prof'nls. Ability to function well in a team & perform
multiple roles effectively in a very fast-paced, intense & dynamic
organization is essential.  BS/BA in liberal arts or technical
subject.  Refer to: ES9630018/MB

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Technical Writer,  HTML

You will conceptualize and create HTML+Java documentation for Java
classes and applets which make enterprise and Internet programming
easier. You will work with engineers, marketing, and other writers to
develop the on-line documentation for these software products. You must
have solid writing skills, a software background (preferably including
object-oriented programming), a passion for getting the details right,
both in the small and large, and the ability to proactively drive the
development of the documentation in parallel with the development of
the software. You should have several years experience in writing
software documentation. Refer to: ES9620014/GM

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Java Tech Writer

You will be working as an individual contributor in a small engineering
group that is developing a series of advanced products as part of the
overall Java Infrastructure.  You will be responsible for the design
and production of the overall documentation for software developers,
administrators, and end users.  Individual should have 5-7 years
experience writing technical documentation, knowledge of Frame and
HTML.  Refer to: FFX962055/SM

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Senior Executive Administrator

Senior level administrator position supporting President of Java
Products Business.  Administrative support includes:  telephones,
schedule calendar and meetings, arrange business trips, domestic and
international, coordinate and schedule staff meetings, expense
reports.

Must have excellent interface skills, verbal and written communication.
Ability to communicate with executives and their assistants, to take
initiative and anticipate needs of executive, to exhibit good use of
discretion and judgement, work independently.  Requires word processing
software,  shorthand, 10+ years executive admininistrative experience.
Refer to: ES9630001/LK

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To Apply:

If you feel you are qualified for one of the positions here and are interested in joining the HotJava/Java team, send your resume to:

E-mail:
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Fax:
(415) 473-7104 attn: HotJobs/GM

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