Position: Software Engineer for a Web Application

The Xerox Research Centre Europe is looking for an experienced software engineer capable of contributing to the development of an innovative web 2.0 application.

This person will be in charge of developing, testing and integrating components for an innovative web 2.0 application, where we will demonstrate, combine and evaluate the outcome of our research. He/she will be a dynamic team player, capable of working with both engineers and researchers in an international setting.

Candidates have the following competencies:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field
• Solid experience in OO languages (Java and/or C++/C#), and web technologies including Ruby on Rails, PHP, JavaScript, XML, etc
• Track of record in software design and development, specially for project involving web interfaces and web services technologies
• Record of technology evaluation, benchmark comparisons and fine-tuning algorithm parameters.
• Good knowledge in database-enabled applications and related web technologies (e.g. Hibernate)
• Knowledge of user interface design, including experience with Flash and related technologies
• Technical knowledge of the major operating systems (Unix, Windows).
• Good knowledge of Quality Assurance and Configuration Management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English, knowledge of French is a plus

Experience/diploma required: advanced degree in computer science One year contract

To apply: please email your CV, a covering letter and sample publications, with message subject "Software Engineer for a Web Application" to xrce-candidates@xrce.xerox.com.

Application Deadline: 12th June 2009

Xerox Research Centre Europe (XRCE) is a young, dynamic research organization, which creates innovative new business opportunities for Xerox in the digital and Internet markets. XRCE is a multicultural and multidisciplinary organization set in Grenoble, France. We have renowned expertise in natural language processing, work practice studies,image processing and document structure. The variety of both cultures and disciplines at XRCE makes it both an interesting and stimulating environment to work in, leading to often unexpected discoveries! XRCE is part of the Xerox Innovation Group made up of 800 researchers and engineers in four world-renowned research and technology centres.

The Grenoble site is set in a park in the heart of the French Alps in a stunning location only a few kilometres from the city centre. The city of Grenoble has a large scientific community made up of national research institutes (CNRS, Universities, INRIA) and private industries. Grenoble is close to both the Swiss and Italian borders and is the ideal place for skiing, climbing, hang gliding and all types of mountain sports.