Isn't that common knowledge by now?
Further, isn't it a known fact that most companies artificially inflate
requirements on their job listings? It all goes out the window when the
right candidate comes along.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dailydave-bounces_at_lists.immunitysec.com
> [mailto:dailydave-bounces_at_lists.immunitysec.com] On Behalf Of
> Thomas Ptacek
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:41 AM
> To: Josh Daymont
> Cc: dailydave_at_lists.immunitysec.com
> Subject: Re: [Dailydave] Job at vilabs (Waltham, MA, USA)
>
> Advanced degrees definitely don't correlate to the best-known
> vulnerability researchers.
>
> On 6/6/08, Josh Daymont <joshd_at_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_at_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
> > 5+ 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_at_vilabs.com
> >
> >
> >
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