Forcepoint is seeking a qualified project manager/business analyst responsible for leading project activities for product implementation, working closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver on-time and high quality software products that align with business goals. The candidate will support the company’s strategy to develop an improved project management process and implement the tactics associated with that philosophy and vision. The candidate will serve as a primary liaison between product management and engineering and be experienced in managing all aspects of project planning, execution, funding, and customer satisfaction.

The project manager/business analyst will be expected to develop schedules, illicit and develop software system requirements, identify and mitigate risks, collaborate with key stakeholders, and execute multiple projects in accordance with the terms and conditions of that project. This position is located in the Forcepoint - Champaign, IL design center.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide routine status and project reports to project stakeholders including product management, senior management, engineering and co-workers as required.

• Responsible for definition, documentation, and management of strategic, operational, and technology projects.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.

• Develop project document deliverables such as software system requirements, accreditation documentation, release notes, etc.

• Provide process gap analysis and develop proposals to remedy gaps.

• Manage all aspects of the software development lifecycle using JIRA and Confluence.

• Remain current in Project Management best practices and IT technology.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in project management and two in software project management is required.

• Project Management experience must include using planning, scheduling and documenting tools including Atlassian software.

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience writing software requirements.

• Must be capable of leading and successfully working with individuals from different disciplines and experience levels.

• Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Desired Skills:

• Experience working on government contracts preferred.        

• Experience leading software projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• PMP certification is desired.

• US citizenship is required.

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems Management, or other related field is required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Experience working on government contracts preferred.

• PMP certification is desired.

• Must have a passion and interest for security
• Knowledge and proficiency in an object oriented programming language (e.g. Java, C++)
• Experience on a UNIX or Linux platform
• Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational databases and optimization
• Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through abstract thinking
• Knowledgeable about security best practices

• Effective communication – listening, verbal and written skill sets
• Presentations – Ability to read ones audience
• Collaboration – Approachable personality, but also able to draw others in to the work at hand
• High degree of self-awareness – knowledge of ones strengths and weaknesses

Interested candidates should email resumes to mkemp@aarp.org  

The Jump Labs office of Jump Trading opened in the U of I Research Park in 2015 in order to create epicenters for excellence in machine learning and high performance computing for applications to financial trading technology. We sponsor ongoing collaborative research projects with faculty and students, invest venture capital, and enhance the university curriculum by providing challenging real-world problems, novel data, powerful computing grid resources, and world-class mentorship.

We have an opening for a senior software engineer at Jump Labs in Champaign. Primary responsibilities will be software design and development on software projects at Jump Labs, including our in-house trading platform. Additional responsibilities include teaching/mentoring undergraduate and graduate student interns and interfacing with software development teams at other offices of Jump Trading.

What you'll do:

• Work with the Jump Labs team on large-scale, real-time distributed systems software. Contribute to system designs, develop complex algorithms, and implement quality, efficient software in a broad range of areas including: network communications, numerical methods, trading engines, data visualization, parallel programming and machine learning.
• Actively participate in the development of the Jump Labs’ bitcoin trading platform.
• Demonstrate and teach programming skills and software development processes to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Help identify and manage projects for high-caliber students at a range of experience levels.
• Reach out to software and R&D teams at other Jump Trading offices to identify potential Jump Labs projects.
• Help build relationships with University of Illinois faculty and researchers who are focused on emerging technologies in the areas of low latency, high performance computing and data science.
• Proactively communicate updates to management and peers.

Skills you'll need:

• Proficient knowledge of C++ and Python
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in software development
• Desire to teach and mentor teams of college students
• Strong communication skills

Additional beneficial skills and experience you'll have:

• Understanding of large-scale, real-time, distributed computer systems
• Expertise in one or more areas related to current and future Jump Labs projects:
  • finance and trading
  • machine learning
  • computational science and numerical methods
  • data visualization
  • parallel programming (multi-core, clusters, GPU)
  • network programming
  • user interface and web development
• Experience developing software for Linux and Windows machines
• Experience working in University of Illinois or Research Park

Please apply via our careers page http://grnh.se/82j1qm

• Management of ongoing infrastructure software development through an agile process, taking into account platform capabilities and development priorities
• Oversees monitoring and maintenance of backend systems including cloud server resources, databases, non-relational data stores, and web applications
• Coordinate with other teams and leadership in the areas of requirements, platform development, system architecture, deployment process, and software development practices
• Strong written, electronic, and verbal skills to communicate with Agrible teams regarding requirements, system status, and other development needs
• Must develop and maintain a strong understanding of Agrible products and roadmap
   

• Strong technical background essential for credibility, team presentations, and demonstrations to key decision makers
• Experience and knowledge of software development process, emerging web and data technologies, software configuration management, and system reliability engineering
• Technical education related to computer science or related field
• Ability to work independently as a team advocate while retaining a positive attitude with colleagues working to improve the Agrible experience for all stakeholders
• Demonstrated technical skills, having previously held positions of increasing responsibility
• Excellent communication and presentation skills displaying confidence without arrogance and an ability to truly listen to what others are saying
• Ability to travel and must have a valid driver’s license
   

Principal Programming Tools Architect

Location:            Champaign, IL (R&D)

The Opportunity:

As a company, we are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication.

Description:

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei has over 150,000 employees, approximately 70,000 of which are engaged in Research & development. Huawei operates a global network of  14 regional headquarters, 16 R&D Centers, 28 Innovation Centers jointly operated with customers, and 45 Training Centers. Huawei is leading the way by rethinking the future. From devices to telecom infrastructure to cloud computing and convergence solutions, we are rethinking every link in the chain with ICT based innovation to deliver a better future... faster.

About This Position:

The Programming Technologies Lab of Huawei is seeking candidates w/ expertise in the broad area of programming technologies. Our lab is young but growing, and has a vast technical space to explore. We welcome researchers and engineers alike.

As a member of a highly talented team, you get to do creative work and make real impact by solving real customer problems. While our current projects include language design, compiler & JVM, and performance optimization, the lab continues to grow and expand to explore programming technologies in new domains (e.g., cloud, distributed computing, smart devices). As such, we are not looking for people w/ a fixed set of skills, but rather for “growth-mindset” people preferably w/ versatile experiences in the field.

Responsibilities:

·       Define the strategy and roadmap in the area of programming tools;

·       Architect programming tools solutions (incl. but not limited to performance analysis tools, correctness checkers, productivity tools, next-generation intelligent tools) to solve real customer problems;

·       Proactively engage with customers to identify opportunities for programming tools solutions;

·       Bootstrap projects from scratch; and turn ideas into prototypes and production;

·       Provide technical leadership and mentorship for a geographically distributed team of engineers;

·       (Last but not least) Be creative, keep on learning, and stay connected w/ the community.

Requirements:

·       M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science (CS), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or related fields

·       5+ years of work experience in the relevant areas

·       Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

·       Programming tools, with experience in a relevant area such as program analysis tools, software verification, software engineering tools, automation tools;

·       Performance analysis & optimization, via experience in a relevant area, such as performance modeling, diagnosis tools, parallel software development, or processor or system simulator development;

·       Strong software development skills, proficiency in software engineering techniques and methodologies.

·       Fluency in C/C++/Java programming

Nice to haves:

·       Because we develop programming technology for a variety of purposes, competence in a breadth of programming paradigms is a plus, such as imperative and functional programming, formal specifications and assembly code;

·       Experience with developing programming technologies tools for the Cloud and for smart devices;

·       Prior engagement in open-source projects, developers’ community, and/or research community.

·       Huawei Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work for us?

·       Our contract sales reached $46.5 billion USD in 2014, a year on year increase of 20.6%.

·       We invest in engineering and innovation - 70,000+ of our 150,000 global employees work in R&D.

·       Globally ranked #1 for International Patent Submissions.

·       We continually invest heavily in global community involvement programs.

·       We support green energy - Lowered CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons via Huawei’s green packaging solutions

·       We are a member of 130 standard bodies.

·       Engaged in over 100 research projects with 50+ Universities in the United States

Contact: Sharon Zhu, Sharon.zhu1@huawei.com

To Apply, send resume and cover letter to Sharon Zhu.

Sr. Software Engineer (Compilers, languages, tools)

The Opportunity:

As a company, we are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication.

Description:

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population. Huawei has over 150,000 employees, approximately 70,000 of which are engaged in Research & development. Huawei operates a global network of 14 regional headquarters, 16 R&D Centers, 28 Innovation Centers jointly operated with customers, and 45 Training Centers. Huawei is leading the way by rethinking the future. From devices to telecom infrastructure to cloud computing and convergence solutions, we are rethinking every link in the chain with ICT based innovation to deliver a better future... faster.

The Programming Technologies Lab of Huawei is seeking candidates w/ expertise in the broad area of programming technologies. Our lab is young but growing, has a vast technical space to explore, and we welcome researchers and engineers alike.

As a member of a highly talented team, you get to do creative work as well as making real impact by solving real customer problems. While our current projects include language design, compiler & JVM, and performance optimization, the lab continues to grow and expand to explore programming technologies in new domains (e.g., cloud, distributed computing, smart devices). As such, we are not looking for people w/ a fixed set of skills, but rather for “growth-mindset” people preferably w/ versatile experiences in the field and definitely not daunted by acquiring new skills.

Responsibilities:

·       Work involves a good amount of core compiler and language VM development, (domain-specific) language design, whole-stack performance analysis & optimizations, and program analysis tools design

·       Proactively engage with customers to identify opportunities for programming technology solutions; bootstrap projects from scratch; and turn ideas into prototypes and production

·       Provide technical leadership and mentorship for a geographically distributed team of engineers

·       (Last but not least) Be creative, keep on learning, and stay connected w/ the community

Requirements:

·       Ph.D. or Master in Computer Science or 5+ years of work experience in the relevant areas

·       Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

·       Programming language design, with experience in a relevant area such as type systems, memory management, concurrency models, domain-specific languages, formal methods, language standard committee; or

·       Language implementation, with experience in a relevant area such as compiler design & optimization, language VM, runtime and library, software verification, software engineering tools; or

·       Performance analysis & optimization, via experience in a relevant area, such as performance modeling, parallel software development, or processor or system simulator development.

·       Strong software development skills, proficient in software engineering techniques and methodologies

·       Fluency in C/C++/Java programming

Nice to haves:

·       Because we develop programming technology for a variety of purposes, competence in a breadth of programming paradigms is a plus, such as imperative and functional programming, formal specifications and assembly code

·       Experience with runtime system, such as memory management and concurrent task scheduling, and in newer languages like Go, Rust, Scala, and Swift

·       Experience with developing programming technologies for the Cloud environment and smart devices (our new areas)

·       Prior engagement in open-source projects, developers’ community, and/or research community

Huawei Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work for us?

·       Our contract sales reached $46.5 billion USD in 2014, a year on year increase of 20.6%.

·       We invest in engineering and innovation - 70,000+ of our 150,000 global employees work in R&D.

·       Globally ranked #1 for International Patent Submissions.

·       We continually invest heavily in global community involvement programs.

·       We support green energy - Lowered CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons via Huawei’s green packaging solution

·       We are a member of 130 standard bodies.

·       Engaged in over 100 research projects with 50+ Universities in the United States

Contact: Sharon Zhu, Sharon.zhu1@huawei.com.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Sharon Zhu.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Is seeking a University Relations intern for its operation in the Research Park at the University of Illinois. This position reports to and is under direct supervision of the University Program Manager and technical staff.

Education/Experience

·       Students in computer science and related fields, graduating senior or Master’s students preferred

·       Previous experience in web frontend and backend design with PHP, Java, HTML/CSS etc

·       Previous technical project and technical information/documentation tools such as wiki is a plus.

·       Experience in an academic institution or a technology company is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Assist in creating and building online interface infrastructure for Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd.. in various scope of joint programs with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and/or other internal projects.

·       Work with program managers and technical staffs and understand the specifications of each project in terms of its public exposure, audiences and internal documentation needs

·       Assist with designs of both backend and frontend visual representations of outreaching materials for desired programs/projects

·       Implement both backend and frontend designs using appropriate languages and tools

·       Assist various teams in building technical documentation in wiki-style infrastructure and templates for internal communications.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Approximate hours per week: 10-15

Availability: starting as soon as possible, through spring semester.
 

Contact: Sharon Zhu, Sharon.zhu1@huawei.com.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Sharon Zhu.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Is seeking a University Relations intern for its operation in the Research Park at the University of Illinois. This position reports to and is under direct supervision of the University Program Manager.

Education/Experience

·       Master’s student in communication, business, marketing, advertising, or similar.

·       Previous recruiting and/or advertising or public relations experience (at least 1 year).

·       Previous event management experience (at least 1 year).

·       Experience in an academic institution or a technology company is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Assist in creating and distributing promotional materials for Huawei internships and full time job opportunities, as well as events and programs that are occurring in the Huawei Research Park site.

·       Assist with project and program presentations, reports and other materials.

·       Preparing for and working at recruitment opportunities for student and full time employees such as career fairs and networking events.  

·       Assisting with logistics for events and programs, such as inventory management of promotional items, input on additional promotional items needed for programs, space evaluations and recommendations, gathering catering information and assisting with those decisions, and other logistics support.

·       Assisting in implementing events by working registration, setting up for presentations, gathering presentation materials, handing out supplemental materials, and other support at events.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Approximate hours per week: 10-15

Availability: starting as soon as possible, through spring semester.

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Rhiannon Clifton at Rhiannon.clifton2@huawei.com. 

Job Title: Bilingual Support Associate

Supervisor: Director; Chief Social Scientist

FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt

Summary

The Bilingual Support Associate is responsible for supporting the planning and executing of Common Ground's Spanish conferences, including registration support, promotion, and development of partnerships, as well as guide journal articles through the various production phases, including quality editorial checks, peer review, typesetting, and online/print publication. This individual will be responsible for providing an excellent customer service experience to all individuals contacting Common Ground.

 This position has the potential for both part-time and full-time hours.

Requirements

·        Must speak fluent Spanish as well as English.

·        Must be an excellent writer in Spanish and English.

·        Domestic and International Travel.

·        The person in this position frequently communicates with academics and other publishing professionals who might have questions regarding attending conferences, submitting work, or submitted work.

·        Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

·        Frequently moves equipment and travel luggage weighing up to 50 pounds across airports and venues for conference event’s needs.

·        The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside and outside the office to access file cabinets as well as travel to conference sites.

·        Constantly operates a computer or other office equipment.

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Ability to focus simultaneously on short and long-term projects.

·        Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite; comprehensive knowledge of Word and Excel.

·        Interest in academic publishing and event planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Manage customer inquiries through phone and email.

·        Problem solves when customer questions arise.

·        Establish lasting relationships with customers.

·        Develop protocols for dealing with customer inquiries.

·        Create and maintain internal Spanish conference sites.

·        Update proposal deadlines on Spanish conference websites.

·        Maintain Spanish Knowledge Community media sites.

·        Assists in creation of internal and external promotional pieces.

·        Contributes and maintains social media marketing plan, such as Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn, etc. for Spanish Knowledge Communities.

·        Evaluates research regarding newsletter and email data, and market reaction to promotional activities (emails, social media, etc.) in order to recommend strategy adjustments.

·        Participates in mailing list approval.

·        Assist with the coordination of on-site registration and payment procedures.

·        Assist with solicitation of new sponsorship and partnership activities.

·        Collaborate articles and updates (email, social media, etc.) regarding organization's promotional activities, and ensures adherence to corporate identity standards.

·        Correlates compatibility of promotion programs with public relations activities.

·        Recommends and assists in executing marketing strategies and objectives.

·        Coordinates involvement in community organizations and events.

·        Assist with the processes of guiding journal articles through the various production phases, including quality editorial checks, peer review, typesetting, and online/print publication.

·        Assign peer referees to journal submissions.

·        Other tasks as required by the Director, Chief Social Scientist, or Managment.

Note

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter as well as a resume by October 14 to joe.miebach@commongroundpublishing.com.

We are looking for enthusiastic backend and frontend developers who value excellent users’ experience and who have strong programming expertise in Python and Web technologies. Candidates should have experience using newest and emerging technologies while technically supporting a variety of users across multiple critical infrastructure areas. The work is fast-paced and challenging using leading-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions.

Specific duties include:

• Design, develop, unit/integration test, and build software code to provide new functionality and extend/modify existing code; using object-oriented software methodologies.
• Experience with JavaScript and Python Rest Framework
• Experience using Data formats such as JSON, XML and HTML
• Experience with Redis database and SQL language
• Experience with JQuery, Angular, Node framework
• Ability to write Linux based scripts for code integration and cron jobs (e.g. Bourne, C, Python, etc.) and work in a command line environment
• Ability to manage code using Git

Education:

Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Required Experience:

6+ years in software development/engineering including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.

Experienced with JavaScript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), CSS

6+ years experience in programming and development of application software for complex systems, software testing and experience developing solutions integrating and extending COTS products.

Desired Experience:

• Programming languages (Python, Java) and scripting (Bash, Perl)
• Network Management (Wireshark, TCP/IP, Firewalls)
• Security (PKI, Certificate Authorities, SSL)

How to apply

Please send your resume and references to jobs@network-perception.com.

Network Perception is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.