Symantec Inc.


    Symantec Research Labs has 2 full-time open positions in Mountain View, California in a group researching next generation distributed computing, file systems, virtualization, and security and compliance. Given our affiliation with your program, your students may apply by simply sending their C.V. to me at darren_shou@symantec.com and referencing Job ID 571167 or 571168 or both.

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    Work that matters: It's what we do at Symantec. Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. In essence, we protect the free flow of information in a connected world. As the fourth largest independent software company in the world, Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries with 475 out of Fortune's global 500 companies using our solutions. People look to us to safeguard the integrity of their information, ensuring it is secure and available. Achieving this ambitious goal is only possible through the combined efforts of the innovators and visionaries that Symantec continuously attracts. Symantec draws the very best people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and provides them with a work environment where uniqueness is valued and empowered. The creative people we attract help define the spirit of innovation at Symantec.

    DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

    Symantec Research Labs (SRL) is focused on helping provide Symantec the next generation of security and storage technologies. Continued investment in research at the company is crucial to maintain our leadership position across all of our businesses. The Core Research group of Symantec Research Laboratories aims to develop next-generation computer security and storage/clustering technologies that have visible impacts on Symantec's current and future product lines. The research focus of this group is on malware detection, intrusion prevention, software security, content analysis, highly available clustering and high-performance storage management and file systems.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding team at Symantec Research Labs.The individual will be responsible for developing new concepts, tools and technologies in one or more of the following areas: Next generation distributed computing, file systems, virtualization, security and compliance. Projects will include researching challenging problems, developing working prototypes, making public presentations and transferring results to business units for commercialization.

    SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    JOB ID: 571167

    Qualifications Required:

    • Strong coding and debugging skills in C/C++ on UNIX or Windows
    • Strong systems experience on Windows and/or Linux. Experience in writing I/O and/or networking drivers desirable
    • Strong data structures and algorithms background
    • MS in Computer Science or related field

    Desired Attributes:

    • Self motivated and proactive
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    JOB ID: 571168

    Qualifications Required:

    • Strong coding and debugging skills in C/C++ and/or java, on UNIX or Windows
    • Strong data structures and algorithms background
    • MS or PhD. in Computer Science or related field
    • Prior experience (university research or commercial) of a major software project

    Desired Attributes:

    • Self motivated and proactive
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    HOW TO APPLY

    To be considered for a position, please submit your resume/CV to Darren Shou, Senior Manager, Symantec Research Labs at Darren_Shou@symantec.com

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