Re: Job at vilabs (Waltham, MA, USA)

["Thomas Ptacek" <tqbf () matasano com>]

Some of the best dev shops in the world (I can name names over beer)
AVOID hiring PhD's. Certainly, the best developers we know are as
likely as not to lack even a BSCS.

On 6/6/08, Adam Shostack <adam () homeport org> wrote:
> Does being the best-known vuln researcher correlate with designing
>  market-beating products? They're looking for architecture and design.
>
>  (I'm not saying having a Masters or PhD correlates.  Just asking about
>  the researcher end.)
>
>
>  Adam
>
>
>  On Fri, Jun 06, 2008 at 12:41:00AM -0500, Thomas Ptacek wrote:
>  | Advanced degrees definitely don't correlate to the best-known
>  | vulnerability researchers.
>  |
>  | On 6/6/08, Josh Daymont <joshd () securisea com> wrote:
>  | >
>  | >
>  | >  What percentage of dd list subscribers have MS degrees?  10%?  Less?  Or am
>  | > I completely wrong...
>  | >
>  | >
>  | >  Thomas Ptacek wrote:
>  | >  Since you posted on DailyDave, we get to critique you. Why, exactly,
>  | > would you require an MS degree for this position?
>  | >
>  | > On 6/3/08, Daniel . <daniel.bilar () gmail com> wrote:
>  | >
>  | >
>  | >  Hi people
>  | >
>  | > Many of you on dd have the tech skills. The sine qua non requirement is the
>  | > product shepherding: A "significant track record as an architect of
>  | > commercial software product, preferably overseeing a number of successful
>  | > product launches". I did not have that, siiiigh ... Pay is estimated between
>  | > 110k-120k USD, need to be US citizen or Green Card Holder
>  | >
>  | > Say hi to Barbara from me when you apply ;)
>  | >
>  | > Good luck
>  | > Daniel
>  | >
>  | >
>  | > Product architect
>  | > -----------------
>  | >
>  | >
>  | > Responsibilities include providing direction on existing product
>  | > architecture and defining the next generation architecture and design for
>  | > V.i. Labs' CodeArmor and other software protection products. The software
>  | > architect will incorporate input from marketing, customer, and engineering
>  | > to ensure the architecture and design both the short-term and longer term
>  | > market needs. The software architect will work with the engineering team to
>  | > build the products that deliver on this vision.
>  | >
>  | >  Important aspects of the role include mentoring members of the engineering
>  | > team, providing architectural oversight, and working with the Vice President
>  | > of Engineering in setting the development direction for the company.
>  | >
>  | > Experience and Skills Required:
>  | > MS or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
>  | > Experience in role as architect at a commercial software company
>  | > Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
>  | > 5+ years working in or with Software Security with working knowledge of
>  | > encryption techniques, application signing, and/or other forms of software
>  | > protection
>  | > Reverse Engineering skills (demonstrable knowledge of RE tools, Microsoft
>  | > Compilers, PE file architecture)
>  | > Operational understanding of application runtime internals for multiple
>  | > operating systems (Microsoft, Unix/Linux, and popular mobile operating
>  | > systems)
>  | > Team player, must be able to lead/mentor both senior and junior engineers
>  | >
>  | > Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
>  | >
>  | > Contact: Barbara Curran, Staffing Consultant ? cell ? 978-793-0404; main ?
>  | > 781-398-3408; bcurran () vilabs com
>  | >
>  | >
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