Design Integrator

Our organization is focused on our commerce and store investments. This business brings together all the great minds behind our on-line stores for our products, services, devices, customers, and partners to provide our end users with the best experience possible. Bring your customer focus and technical expertise to an exciting and growing business at Microsoft!

Your passion is building beautiful, responsive, and usable web experiences.   You’re a CSS guru.   You’re ready to have a big impact on Microsoft and our customers worldwide.

So what are you waiting for?   Come join us!   We are looking for a web designer/developer with expert-level CSS skills and strong JavaScript skills to help us bring our users an online commerce experience that is beautiful and inviting.   We are a fun, inclusive team that values quality, collaboration, and results.

Responsibilities of this role include:

•Design, implementation, and testing of client-side web code (CSS 3, JavaScript, and HTML 5) to make our site look great every day

•Being a key influencer within the engineering team for our client-side technology choices

•Building responsive web experiences that look great across multiple devices and browsers

•Collaborating with the UX design team, program management team, and engineering team

•Running, writing and maintaining unit tests and automated integration tests

•Contributing to team-wide infrastructure investments

Qualifications include:

•Four or more years of professional experience in website development

•Demonstrated professional experience with and expert-level knowledge of CSS, including experience developing responsive web UI using Bootstrap, Foundation, 960 Grid System, and/or comparable CSS frameworks

•Proficiency and demonstrated professional experience with JavaScript and commonly used JavaScript frameworks

•Experience with ASP.NET and Razor a plus but not required

•Experience with Scrum, Test-Driven Development and Continuous Deployment a plus

This position is based in Redmond, WA. This position is based in Redmond, WA.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Senior Design Researcher

ICE/ DMX (Information & Content Experience team & Do More Experience) which is a part of Microsoft ASG (Application & Services Group) is tasked with building next-generation experiences for new devices and form factors, particularly tablets, phones and the web with the aim of driving innovation.   The ICE/ DMX Research team is seeking an exceptional Design Researcher with a proven track record for creating and conducting a variety of different study methodologies.   This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is excited about making an impact on future mobile apps and web experiences. You are passionate about exploring interesting research questions for applications and have an insatiable appetite for conducting research.   You will work with Design, Product, and Engineering teams to help them understand current user behaviors and pain points. You will synthesize the key issues and communicate them to the product team and management.   The responsibilities of this position will vary but you must be comfortable conducting research for all stages of the user-centered design process: from early stage ethnographic research, concept studies, design iteration, through to usability studies and benchmarking.

The role & requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience conducting research with Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, or related field (e.g. HCDE)

• Passion for user research and strong end-user advocate

• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard research methodologies

• Solid research skills including developing research plans, experimental design, collecting and analyzing human behavioral data in a lab or in field setting  

• Use your research to identify new opportunities and generate innovative ideas that influence the product direction

• Drive your work through the software development process, working as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team of User Research, Design, Product Marketing, Program Management, Development, and Test

• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure we maintain industry leadership, delivering innovative, exciting and emotionally engaging products

• You must be able to work collaboratively with other researchers, and work on multiple interrelated projects to completion on schedule  

• You must be able to assess data from multiple sources, synthesize it, and translate into actionable recommendations

• You must have strong work practices and a proven record of delivering research findings on time for demanding and complex research questions

• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly organized, able to work in a team environment that is fast-paced with multiple projects, Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

Ideal Candidates will also have:

• Experience conducting research involving productivity apps/ systems (e.g., Office 365, Google Docs, OneNote, Evernotes, LinkedIn etc.)

• Experience conducting research involving multi-platforms (Web, SW, HW) in both US and global scale

• Experience conducting research with hardware/software interaction

• Experience with touch interfaces in cross-platform apps (iOS, Android) in addition to Windows platform

• Experience with non-lab based methods: field work, contextual inquiry, card sorting, interviewing, and longitudinal/ diary research

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Design Researcher II

Transforming data into insights is our mission.   We, the Business Intelligence team at Microsoft, help people tell compelling stories with data.   Our world-class product design team is expanding, and we are looking for a Design Researcher II to drive research, advocacy, and execution of end to end experiences for our next generation business analytics applications.

We are looking for an enthusiastic design researcher, someone who can both inspire and influence innovative, practical, and relevant experiences for our services. We need a researcher who is both strategic and pragmatic and who has the vision, skills, and passion to help us build first class experiences and continually improve them.

The researcher will have experiences with a variety of methodologies and products, choosing the right plan for each stage of the project, from generative research to evaluative usability tests and benchmarks. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a lean development environment supporting the release cadence of teams as well as helping define the strategic direction of a suite of data products. Experience with instrumentation, A/B testing and Web services a strong plus.

Our goal is to deliver amazing products that generate excitement, products people love and enjoy using.   Business analytics is a fast-growing area full of innovation.   This is an opportunity to help shape the future of how users interact with data-rich applications and build stunning data presentations. Our products cross the world of data and we target a wide variety of users with different capabilities, motivations, and skill sets. You won’t be bored.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and conduct primary and secondary research to understand customer needs and interactions with current and future data products

• Effectively communicate and evangelize insights and help to drive solutions

• Collaborate with and mentor designers to design and deliver outstanding experiences

• Develop comprehensive research plans to drive strategic user research across product lifecycles

• Partner with designers, program management, planning, and other stakeholders to prioritize research

• Illustrate expertise and practice in user-centered design, including the creation of personas, scenarios, prototypes, and studies.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage successfully with many different stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Data analysis skills to analyze results.

• Demonstrated ability to turn research findings into actionable recommendations for engineering and business stakeholders and deliver those insights in compelling presentations and reports.

• Power user of Excel, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.

• Project management skills to prioritize research needs and ensure its successful completion

• 3+ years of industry experience in user research with a proven track record

An advanced degree in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, behavioral science, or related field is preferred but not required.

Why be just a part of the future when you can actually create it? Apply today to join our talented team of inter-disciplinary designers, design researchers, program managers and product developers.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Algorithm Design and Web Development Engineer

About Us:

SIZESEEKER is a funded startup that helps consumers to find the right size the first time when they’re shopping online. We’re hiring an entrepreneurial engineer with expertise in algorithm design to change the way people shop for clothes.

We're a small, energetic company that is growing rapidly, and are looking for people who will thrive in an unstructured, early stage startup environment. We love the luxury fashion customers that we serve, and hope to find a like-minded image processing / algorithm design engineer to join the team.

You’ll be using an agile development process with rapid iteration to build an algorithm that matches user inputs including height, weight, body shape, and purchase history to their size in online clothing. We’re looking for an experienced engineer to help us map these user inputs to our database of parameterized 3D body scans.

A successful candidate will be excited to work full-time to help build a company from the ground up. We have multimillion-dollar customers in the luxury fashion space ready to take our product to market. We’re located in NYC and though we’re open to an initial remote consulting period, you’ll need to be located here in the long run.

Skills required include expertise in MATLAB and C++, and especially the ability to quickly understand and build upon our existing technology. Comfort with machine learning and computer graphics would be major plusses, as would proficiency with web development languages. The ideal candidate also has passion for fashion and an eye for elegance.

We will pay market based compensation, with preference to engineers who are looking for an entrepreneurial package with an equity stake in the company.

About You:

You have a Master’s or PhD in computer science. You’re also excited to work in a startup environment where creative problem solving and personal initiative are a key element of success.

You have work authorization in the U.S., and are ideally located in or around New York City.

Finally, we’re trying to change the way people shop online, so a desire to do the same is essential. Looking forward to talking with you!

SIZESEEKER is a funded startup co-founded by graduates of Wharton Business School. We're helping people find their size in online clothing the first time they buy. We're a small, energetic company that is growing rapidly, and are looking for people who will thrive in an unstructured, early stage startup environment. We love the luxury fashion customers that we serve, and hope to find a like minded image processing / algorithm engineer to join the team.

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Senior/Lead .NET Developer (design, architecture, strong ASP.NET, C#)

Location: Alpharetta
Status: Permanent
Compensation: Submit Competitive Rate
Education Level: Not Specified

Are you a Senior-level ASP.NET, C# Developer/Software Engineer who appreciates an end of year BONUS, a friendly entrepreneurial environment, and 90% COMPANY PAID Medical/Dental/Vision INSURANCE (even FAMILY)? If so, we have a permanent/direct hire opportunity for you with an established thriving small/medium size company in Alpharetta! You will be a part of a fast-paced development/architecture team working with exciting technologies as part of a rapidly growing product and services company. You will design, develop, test and maintain web applications and write WCF web services utilizing.NET 3.5 Framework in an Agile environment for external and internal customers. You should be comfortable with front-mid-Back End development as you will design and develop new software from design specifications for simple to moderately complex software projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Senior level with lead and communication capabilities. Design/Architecture skills. ASP.NET (strong, 3+ years). C#.NET 3.5 or higher development. SQL Server 2005/2008 Web services (written vs. consumed, WCF pref.) Web-based and business applications: 3+ years. Front and Back End experience (comfortable in all 3). B.S. in Computer Science or related areaApplication Requirements
Client will not accept subcontractorsRequired Qualifications: SQL Server analysis and design ASP.NET C# WCF Web Services ArchitectBenefits/Perks Medical Dental Vision plan 90% company paid (including family coverage) 401(k) End of year bonus Long and Short term disability Flexible Spending Plan 3 weeks paid time off Online technical training courses snacks and drinks supplied Monthly employee events (yearly kick-off meeting chili cook off spring breakfast ice cream Fridays employee free car wash holiday party etc. etc.!) About MATRIX
Whatever your career destination, we're how you get there. For more than 27 years, MATRIX has placed talented contract and permanent IT professionals like yourself at thousands of top-notch organizations throughout the U.S., ranging from Fortune 50 to small IT shops across all industries.
MATRIX surrounds you with personal services from assistance with your Resume and interviewing skills, to background information on the companies you will interview with, and more.
Once you are onboard as a MATRIX consultant, we offer outstanding benefits, a 401(k) program (or plan), discounted training, and other valuable incentives.
Apply today at MATRIX.
Please Note: Your Resume will never be submitted to a client company without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.

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Engineer, Staff Design Verification - Marvell - Santa Clara, CA

1. MSEE with 4+ experience in board/system/hardware design
2. Familiar with board design/debug/bring up from scratch to production
3. Familiar with common used board design tools like Orcad/PADs/Allegro
4. Able to work independently and within a team doing debug and supporting customer
5. Comprehensive understanding of common hardware design issues with high speed signaling, power integrity and DC/DC converter etc
6. Able to design and bring up complex FPGA board
7. Familiar with FPGA ...
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Floral/Event Design Studio seeking Fabulous Intern - Los Angeles, CA

We are a high-end, floral and event design studio specializing highly-personalized, creative, multi-cultural affairs. We are looking for one or two amazing interns who want to learn more about the wedding/special events industry!

Must have a positive attitude, be eager to learn about the events industry, and meet the following qualifications:

Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills.

Experienced in social media, including Twitter, Facebook Pages, Pinterest, Wordpress, and ...
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Business Development/Marketing Floral Design Boutique - Los Angeles, CA

We are a boutique floral design studio and full-service florist working on two major ventures that have to do with flowers, but in two different avenues.

Tasks include corporate and small business sponsorship, research, and contacting potential clients. We will be working in two fields: conferences and festivals.

I'm looking for someone that thinks big. I believe in working smarter than harder. I need a college student that needs school credit.

You can work from home, but we'll all meet about ...
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ASP.NET .NET Framework Design Dev, Job Opening, NEO, Youngstown, OH

Job Description:

ASP.NET .NET Framework Design Dev, Job Opening, NEO, Youngstown, OH

REQUIREMENTS:

- 5 years work experience in .NET Framework design development using ASP.NET, C#, OOP/OOD with experience in Visio, Visual Studio, Visual Sourcesafe (VSS), HTML for client side Scripting, XML, Software Life Cycle Development, Agile Methodologies, jQuery, Testing, SQL Server, T-SQL, Oracle, stored procedures, triggers and functions.

- Current or past experience in VB.NET, VBScript & JavaScript.

Knowledge/experience in MSEL, SQL Server Reporting Services, XML schema specifications, XML transformation technologies; XSLT; DHTML; Software Configuration Management & Change Control; Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture

- A PLUS: Knowledge/experience in eCommerce or WEB Services Design, Development, & Implementation; Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

- Will be involved in interface design/development, domain driven design, patterns of enterprise application architecture and test driven development and components development web services & E-commerce.

- EDUCATION: Required: B.S. degree in Computer Science or related BS or BA 4 year degree.

- A PLUS: Certification MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) OR related certification OR in the process of studying for Certification.

- Location: Youngstown, OH ( MahoningValley, NEO, Northeast Ohio near Western Pennsylvania).

- DURATION: C-T-H (3 to 6 mo)

- RATE: Open

- In House  Position: No Travel Required.

- START DATE: ASAP

- Submit Resume to Attention:Ann/Mantek and include contact information so that we can call you ASAP. Thank you.

search terms include  ASP.NET, .NET Framework, design, development,  ASP.NET, C#, OOP/OOD, Visio, Visual Studio, Visual Sourcesafe (VSS), HTML for client side Scripting, XML, Software Life Cycle Development, Agile Methodologies, jQuery, Testing, SQL Server, T-SQL, Oracle, stored procedures, triggers and functions, VB.NET, VBScript & JavaScript,  MSEL, SQL Server Reporting Services, XML schema specifications, XML transformation technologies; XSLT; DHTML; Software Configuration Management & Change Control; Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture, SOA, Ecomerce, Web Services Design, Development, & Implementation; Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

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Interactive and Visual Design Senior Engineer-11000G14

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Mechanical Design Engineer...

My Wiltshire based client urgently require a contract Mechanical Design Engineer on an initial three month basis to assist in the design of tooling equipment, machining jigs, fixtures and pallets.

With an automotive/aerospace background, you will have good experience of mechanical design, darfting, parts lists, detailing and geometrical tolerancing in tooling design and tool making. You will be proficient in using Solidworks or CATIA V5.

Design of hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical control systems would be an advantage but not essential.

To apply for the contract Mechanical Design Engineer in Wiltshire, please send your CV to or call for more details.

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Design Technician Employment Vacancy at Shell – New Orleans,LA, Louisiana, United States

Job Title : Design Technician – PDMS Administrator – New Orleans, LA Job ID: U25036
Location: New Orleans,LA, Louisiana, United States

Within Shell Projects & Technology, our Upstream Major Projects organisation is accountable for delivering world-class execution of Shell’s major projects, including safety, cost, schedule and technical integrity. Upstream Major Projects also provide functional guidance on project delivery to Shell projects worldwide, helping to drive Group-wide standardisation to further improve cost savings and speed-up decision-making.

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions.  We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world.  If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell.  We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life.  Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
Responsibilities:

Responsible for management/technical coordination of resources for quality and timely deliverables (FEED & Detail Design deliverables) for Surface Engineering Deepwater portfolio.

Possesses solid knowledge/experience (multiple years) of PDMS project administration in the support of major projects (including support of a PDMS user community with the various PDMS modules and operating systems (UNIX,NT)
Further exposure and experience with Oracle, Fortran, C languages, PML, LISP and Visual Basic would be most desirable
Possesses solid hands on knowledge/experience (multiple years) in delivery and execution of Engineering/Design Drafting major projects utilizing PDMS/AutoCAD work processes & tools
Possesses PDMS/REVIEW/AutoCAD knowledge
Possesses broad onshore design experience with quality control/checking skills and knowledge of fabrication techniques
Knowledge of onshore oil and gas production facility design standards/specifications
Has ability to effectively interface with multiple communities,including process managers, engineering project managers, design engineers, designer/drafters, alliance consultants, vendors and other team leaders
Has hardware knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)
Has complete understanding of FEED/detail design deliverables for Onshore/offshore projects
Contributes to projects with a CAPEX up to 1 billion + US$
Internal Shell relationships with other project teams and other regions/OU’s
External relationships with Contractors, specialist consultants and vendors

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (+15 years of experience) in applying discipline skill to Oil & Gas facilities projects and/or as a minimum, an associates degree or equivalency in the computer drafting technology related fields
Familiar with most discipline’s concepts, practices and procedures
Extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Performs a variety of complicated tasks while effectively managing the interfaces
Demonstrate breadth in applying skills to different project phases and working knowledge/experience in other related disciplines
Accountable for work packages (FEED & Detail Design deliverables), HSE, quality, schedule, and cost performance
Resolves highly complex issues and provides technical assurance in areas of discipline expertise
A wide range of creativity and latitude is expected
Is proficient in 2D and 3D CAD (PDMS, PDS, others) with at least +15 years of industry discipline related CAD design experience (piping, structural, electrical/instrumentation
Familiar with a variety of the discipline’s concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Performs a variety of complicated tasks with minimal day-to-day supervision
Demonstrate repeatability and constant improvement in projects
Develop / share best practices, work processes, system and tools, based on experience gained in a portfolio of independent projects
Work effectively with diverse, multi-cultural teams, peers, stakeholders

Application Deadline: Saturday 30 July 2011

Number of Vacancies: 1

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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