LINGUIST List 15.390

Fri Jan 30 2004

Jobs: German: Computational Linguist, Microsoft

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  • candacem, German & Comp Ling: Software Design Engineer/Test, Microsoft

    Message 1: German & Comp Ling: Software Design Engineer/Test, Microsoft

     Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:21:29 -0500 (EST)
    From: candacem <candacemmicrosoft.com>
    Subject: German & Comp Ling: Software Design Engineer/Test, Microsoft




    University or Organization: Microsoft Corporation Department: Natural Language Group Rank of Job: Software Design Engineer/Test Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Required Language(s): German, Standard (Code = GER) & Germanic

    Description:

    Do you have a background in German linguistics? Are you passionate about the customer experience for proofing tools and other Natural Language features? The Natural Language Group has an open test position with responsibility for testing German linguistic feature and component code. Responsibilities include evaluating linguistic coverage, reporting accuracy, analyzing trends from build to build, engineering test data, writing test plans &/or test design specs, performing spec review, generating linguistic bugs, tracking regression of the products and technology, and collaborating with other language testers on test methodologies, identifying corpora needs, and developing test tools.

    Qualifications should include demonstrated skills in detailed analysis of language, including knowledge of linguistic terms for parts of speech, morphological terms, syntactic and semantic structures. Other qualifications include general investigative and problem solving skills, an ability to track details, and an ability to work effectively with PMs, Devs and functional testers. Native or near-native German language skills required. Advanced degree in German Linguistics or related field, or equivalent work experience/training required. Willingness and ability to work as part of a team to ensure consistency and quality of work required. Ability to write API tests and test tools, perform code review and debug production source code in C++ and C# preferred. C++, C#, PERL and SQL Server skills very valuable for this position. If interested please send letter & resume via email.



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Candace McKenna One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 United States of America

    Applications are due by 05-Feb-2004

    Contact Information: Candace McKenna Email: candacemmicrosoft.com Tel: (425) 706-9872 Fax: (425) 936-7329

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