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Yahoo brands comprise some of the premier destinations on the Internet such as Mail, News, Finance, and Sports websites. This means that we rely on massively scalable, widely distributed, highly performant, and efficient software systems.  If you want to help solve complex software problems for systems like these, we are looking for you.   About the Team Yahoo’s Data and Analytics team works on one of the biggest online advertising and audience data sets in the world. We are responsible for providing fast, clean, reliable, and relevant data for Yahoo’s advertising businesses as well as key measurements and insights about Yahoo users.  We are developing next generation technologies to enrich our advertiser and user experience through complex, scalable data platforms, with ever growing and interesting challenges.   About You We’re looking for world-class, fun-loving engineers to join the Data and Analytics team in Champaign, Illinois where you will have the opportunity to help develop high speed advertising data solutions from data collection and transport to large scale data manipulation to long term data storage and low-latency data retrieval, reporting, and analytical systems.   We are looking for software engineers at various experience levels to analyze requirements; investigate optimal software solutions; architect, design, implement and test those solutions and support our globally deployed data collection and handling software.   Your Day  You will spend your days doing things like: Working through documents and conversations with colleagues to understand product requirements for new features Shaping those requirements into design documents and software implementation Testing and debugging both your own software and some written by others Analyzing and refactoring existing software to enhance its reliability, scale, performance, supportability, and operability Helping your team figure out priorities and processes and what’s next Playing with your friends in some of our local games and contests, from trivia to table tennis, puzzle building, escape rooms and more.   You Must Have  A solid Computer Science foundation in data structures and algorithms, object oriented programming, and modern software engineering practices from your achievement of obtaining a degree in CS or a similar engineering pursuit. The ability to use an object oriented programming language like Java or C++, scripting languages like Python or Perl, and Unix or Linux systems. Excellent design, coding, debugging and testing skills The expertise to manipulate data through query languages Facility with data concepts such as joins, aggregation, projection, and explosion The ability to work with large-scale distributed systems Solid written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem solving and organizational skills Great team-working capabilities in an agile development environment Willingness to engage productively with others in the industry through the mechanisms of open source software The passion to build great products, work with great people and change the world   If this describes you, then we have a career for you at our place. Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (https://www.verizonmedia.com/careers/contact-us.html)  or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page (https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture) to learn more. How to Apply  Shoot us a PDF copy of your resume along with a brief introduction of yourself to resume-champaign-data@yahooinc.com

At Hypercell Technologies our vision is to revolutionize the way we manage infectious disease in animals. This is a big goal, and to get there we have developed two ground-breaking technologies: A rapid point-of-care molecular diagnostic to assess the infectious status of animals A monoclonal antibody therapeutic to protect animals against the most dangerous and economically costly infectious diseases We’ve demonstrated the effectiveness of both technologies in clinical trials and are currently working with end customers to validate their product profiles. We are a venture-backed, mission-driven company and are on a tremendous growth trajectory. As a lab technician, you will be a key contributor to our ability to get our life-saving technology to farmers and families around the globe. You will primarily be in charge of conducting the assays and experiments necessary for the development of the molecular diagnostic, under the supervision of a Senior Scientist / Principal Investigator. You will be collaborating with the lab technicians and scientists from the world-renown College of Veterinary Medicine, Integrated Food Animal Management Systems and Institute of Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois. Notice to candidates: We believe that a more diverse and inclusive team is critical to having a big impact and success. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we use blind screening for all applications. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with the Senior Scientist / Principal Investigator to design and execute critical experiments for our molecular diagnostic Perform routine laboratory functions to conduct key experiments, including cell culturing, use of bioreactors, QPCR or equivalent, and gel electrophoresis for proteins and nucleic acids. Set up, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus such as pH meters, CO2 incubators and centrifuges Record and analyze data; write reports, reviews and summaries on the findings of experiments and trials to discuss with Hypercell’s leadership Collect and prepare samples, solutions, cultures and specimens; ensure proper storage and safe disposal of waste Follow all laboratory, State and Federal safety regulations Stay up to date with relevant scientific developments that can improve the efficiency of lab operations including equipment upgrades and literature supporting Hypercell efforts As the Laboratory Technician, you should have: A Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biological sciences, microbiology, or a related field 2-4 years of experience working in a cell biology laboratory setting Experience in the operation and maintenance of technical laboratory equipment such as CO2 incubators, bioreactors, QPCR, protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis equipment Highly organized, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with the highest degree of accuracy A passion for science and the desire to learn and follow new scientific techniques Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong time management and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and proactively Salary range – $50,000-$70,000 Like the rest of the Hypercell team, you’ll be eligible for competitive benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance.  To Apply Please send your resume and a short note to Bruno Jactel, CEO & Founder of Hypercell Technologies (bjactel@hypercelltech.com).

About the job It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of nearly 900 million. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world. Want in? We’re looking for engineers to join the Yahoo Big Data Platform team. In this role, you’d be building some of the largest data lakes in the world! We manage 50K nodes running 1.5 million jobs per day, across thousands of users and tons of applications, processing close to an exabyte of data. So when considering this position, please ask yourself, do you want to do something exceptional? The qualified engineer would work on developing large scale distributed SQL and No-SQL engines involving one or more of the following open source projects: Hadoop, Presto, Flink, or Hbase. On this outstanding team, we’re challenged by complex problems day in and day out, and in having each other to lean on, we find ourselves growing every day as a result. We’re currently active in 9 Apache projects and our team consists of numerous committers and PMC members. In other words, not only will you make a massive impact here at Yahoo, but globally as well. We work like a startup, do phenomenal work, and have fun while we do it. Come join us and become an authority on big data and cloud computing! Responsibilities Understand all aspects of our distributed systems and learn select components in detail Be a leader in open source (Apache Software Foundation) projects Design massively distributed technology and develop bleeding-edge cloud computing software Work closely with service engineering, operations, and Hadoop users to engineer bleeding-edge solutions that allow us to answer today’s most meaningful data-related questions Required Qualifications MS degree or BS + 5 years of experience Strong work history and/or educational background Skilled in either Java or C++ In-depth knowledge of Algorithms, Data Structures, and Performance Optimization Techniques A passion for working with large distributed data and systems Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more. How to Apply Apply for this position via the Yahoo Careers site.

The Illinois Applied Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for Staff Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer positions. These positions will use software development methodologies, skills, and research to develop software to meet the needs and requirements of our customers and research partners. ARI has developed software and software platforms in the areas of agriculture, autonomy, defense, digital manufacturing, and medical imaging. All professionals hired into these positions will be involved in a variety of research and development (R&D) programming activities in the areas of applied science and engineering, technical training, software development and validation, and software architecture design. ARI translates innovation to practice as part of the thriving technology ecosystem at the University of Illinois. Its professional research staff provides translational, multidisciplinary solutions for real-world problems in defense and security, manufacturing and materials, and building science. ARI staff perform research and development leveraging their broad government- and industry-based expertise in algorithm and software development, materials development and characterization, and monitoring, diagnostics, and controls with sensors and data fusion, and workforce training. ARI possesses unique capabilities for open, proprietary, and classified projects and works with collaborators across government, industry, and academia. More information about ARI can be found at http://appliedresearch.illinois.edu/. Champaign-Urbana is not only the home of a world-class university – it is also a community that supports a comfortable, family-friendly lifestyle, including: • very affordable and spacious homes with numerous new building options • a maximum 20-minute commute time within Champaign-Urbana • plentiful, high quality, and reasonably priced childcare options • a strong public-school system with a gifted program, as well as several private options at all levels • a wide variety of recreational sports and performing arts engagement opportunities • an active regional airport with jet service to hubs in Chicago, Dallas, and Charlotte For more information, see the following sites that profile our community: • Champaign County Visitors Bureau: https://www.visitchampaigncounty.org • Champaign County Association of Realtors: http://www.champaigncountyassociationofrealtors.com • Champaign County Arts Council (40 North 88 West): http://40north.org The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. Specific duties and responsibilities for each position level include the following: STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER Duties and Responsibilities • Work as part of collaborative, interdisciplinary research and development team to architect, design, implement, and test research-based software solutions in a range of application spaces. • Translate specifications for software functions into application-specific codes used for research and professional field work. • Write detailed supporting documentation including software requirements specifications system architecture specifications, operational requirements specifications, and user interface specifications. • Prepare activity reports to monitor progress and track project status. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or related fields. Alternate degree fields will be considered if accompanied by equivalent experience, including time spent in relevant internships • Experience with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming • Demonstrated proficiency in Java, C/C++, C#, or Python • Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills • Excellent problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • 1-3 years software development experience, including time spent in relevant internships • Familiarity with testing frameworks and prior experience writing unit tests • Prior experience with git-based version control or comparable (e.g., TFS, SVN) • Working knowledge of Agile software development practices • Experience with one or more of the following: o Machine learning frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, Keras, Tensorflow) o Front-end web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) o Mobile development o 3d game engine environments (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) o Robotic Frameworks (e.g., ROS) o DevOps (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, OpenStack) o Programming for embedded systems o Cloud-based architectures and distributed computing SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Duties and Responsibilities • Collaborate with and lead interdisciplinary research and development teams to propose, architect, design, implement, and test research-based software solutions in a range of application spaces. • Lead software development teams (including supervising staff, assigning tasks, performance management, etc.). • Coordinate the translation of specifications for software functions into application-specific codes used for research and professional field work. • Manage software development project planning, and as necessary, prepare activity reports to monitor progress and track project status. • Supervise and provide technical and professional mentorship to other software engineers including work assignment and performance management. Implement best practices across research and development software teams. • Assemble and finalize detailed supporting documentation including software requirements specifications, system architecture specifications, operational requirements specifications, and user interface specifications. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or related fields. Alternate degree fields will be considered if accompanied by equivalent experience, including time spent in relevant internships • 4 or more years of software development experience, including time spent in relevant internships • Experience with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming • Familiarity with testing frameworks and prior experience writing unit tests • Demonstrated proficiency in Java, C/C++, C#, or Python • Working knowledge of Agile software development practices • Prior experience with git-based version control or comparable (e.g., TFS, SVN) • Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills • Strong leadership, research and development team management, analytic and strategic thinking skills • Excellent problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or related fields. • 5 or more years of software development experience, including time spent in relevant internships • Experience developing software components in distributed systems, including research and/or production-quality tools • Ability to convey technical matters in a language understandable to non-researchers/engineers/scientists • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and identify requirements that mandate further research and development activities • Experience writing and developing proposals for external funding from public or private sources • Experience with one or more of the following: o Machine learning frameworks (e.g., Pytorch,

  MS Bioanalytical has a position opened immediately for lab technicians performing tests of foods and dietary supplements. Candidates should have a recent BS or associate degree in Foods and Nutrition Science, Biology, Agronomy and/or related biological science, basic knowledge and skills in chemistry and instrumentation, strong commitment to performing laboratory testing service. Compensation will be based on experience and qualification. Benefits include health insurance, retirement 401k and paid holiday as set forward by the company. Interested applicants may submit application to: Dr. Charlie Li, Lab Director Charlie.li@msbioanalytical.com.