Full Time

Yahoo Software Developer

A Little About Us  Yahoo brands comprise some of the premier destinations on the Internet. 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. 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, 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. A Lot About You  We’re looking for world-class, fun-loving engineers to join the Data team in Champaign, Illinois where you will have the opportunity to help develop high speed advertising data solutions from data collection to large scale data manipulation to long term data storage and low-latency 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, 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 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.   If this describes you, then we have a career for you at our place. Come see what we’re doing at Yahoo on the Silicon Prairie, in Champaign, Illinois! All resumes should be sent to resume-champaign-data@yahooinc.com

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State Farm Data Scientist – Advanced Analytics

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Responsibilities As a data scientist at State Farm, you will help business partners build advanced analytic solutions to help drive results for the enterprise. You will serve not just as a subject matter expert and consultant, but also as a teacher. Through this role, you will work to increase the use of analytics for decision making across the company. Why Join Our Team:  Being part of our data science team will help facilitate your professional growth across multiple development areas. First, you will strengthen your communication skills through interactions with business partners that require you to articulate statistical concepts in a non-technical way. Additionally, the variety of projects that you work on will allow you to refine your knowledge for supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.  Finally, the landscape of the data science field is quickly changing, so this role includes an opportunity for practical research which equates to unbounded development opportunities for your analytic skills. Qualifications ·       Completed Masters, other advanced degrees, in an analytical field such as statistics, economics, data science, mathematics, quantitative marketing, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, etc. ·       Experience with gathering and interpreting business requirements to design and create scalable data science solutions in a regulatory environment (including but not limited to insurance, healthcare, and finance).  ·       Experience with data cleansing, feature creation, feature selection, value imputation and dependent variable analysis ·       Broad experience building different types of advanced analytic solutions, including some of the following: time series analysis, cluster analysis, tree based algorithms, generalized linear models, or neural networks. ·       Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple, diverse stakeholders across business areas and leadership levels. ·       Exercise sound judgment to diagnose and resolve problems within an area of expertise. ·       Proficiency with SQL and with Python, R, and/or SAS ·       Familiarity with experimental design for business experiments and/or natural language processing techniques ·       Knowledge of work prioritization using the Agile framework ·       Familiarity with DevOps systems, such as GitLab **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity. Click Here to Apply!

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Caterpillar Lead Data Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over one million connected assets worldwide, we’re focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.  To accomplish this, we’re deploying analytics that generate insights, recommend optimized decisions, and improve products by intelligently integrating massive quantities of telematics information, transactional records, images, unstructured documents, and other data sources. Join a group of world-class data scientists who are applying deep learning to remote sensor data to diagnose potential issues and schedule proactive repairs before the issues ever arise.  Or improving products and product recommendations by developing a detailed understanding of how customers use their Cat® products.  Or by using the insights gained from such efforts to design customized customer services that maximize the value of their fleet of Cat® equipment. The opportunity to make an enormous impact is truly remarkable! Purpose : The Cloud Analytics Engineering team within Advanced IoT Analytics is seeking a talented and motivated Lead Data Scientist to lead important projects in electrification, aftermarket analytics, and other corporately strategic analytics focus areas. The high-impact insights found through this role will shape the way that Caterpillar designs future machines & develops innovative solutions for our customers. To accomplish these daunting challenges, this role will require a skillset in advanced statistical techniques (such as machine learning) as well as domain knowledge of heavy equipment. JOB DUTIES: The principal responsibility of the Lead Data Scientist is to move from being a technical lead on low to medium complexity analytics projects to acting as the technical lead on analytics projects of medium to high complexity. In addition, the Lead Data Scientist may be viewed as a Caterpillar expert in the use of a particular analytics technique, associated digital technology, or in the application of analytics in a particular business domain. The Lead Data Scientist is viewed as one of the most experienced technical experts in the organization whose breadth of knowledge in analytic techniques may be called upon to help on a multitude of business problems. Under the direction of their leader, this position will participate on cross-functional project teams, provide overall guidance to the technical direction of the project, and mentor Jr Information Scientists on the technical approaches being used in order to solve a problem presented by a Caterpillar Business Unit or Service Organization, a Caterpillar Dealer, or a Caterpillar Customer. The Lead Data Scientist will: Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in the application of statistical and/or digital methods to solve business problems Demonstrate competency in coaching and mentoring Jr. Information Scientists in the creation, validation, and application of statistical models as well as in implementing digital solutions; Participate on 3-4 projects concurrently Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) Demonstrate strong initiative to research and apply new methods and digital technologies to exceed customer expectations. Have a strong focus on continual learning in the Analytics field Demonstrate strong customer focus in the application of Analytics techniques and digital technologies to solve business problems Demonstrate significant knowledge in the use of Data Analytics software solutions Significant challenges of this position are working with people; enhancing the team’s creativity; maintaining knowledge of approaches used in similar projects; and pushing the technical bounds of experimentation while meeting customer commitments. The Analytics Technical Specialist acts as the overall technical lead for a project team in establishing a sound approach for solving the problem at hand. The incumbent will have good networks within the technical community to enable them to collaborate on technical solutions, obtain resources and cooperation needed, and remove roadblocks so that they can insure the success of their team. The Lead Data Scientist bears primary responsibility for solving the business problem presented through applied analytics. In addition, the Lead Data Scientist may be identified as an expert in a particular analytic approach, associated digital technology, or in the application of analytics in a particular business domain. The Lead Data Scientist demonstrates thorough statistical and/or digital technology knowledge as well as the ability to solve complex problems. He or she demonstrates very good communication skills and the ability to explain conclusions to customers with limited knowledge and experience with quantitative analytical methods.  Candidates for this position will be expected to have previous experience as the technical lead on project teams, and should exhibit strong communication skills, a penchant for innovation, and above average initiative, people development, and interpersonal skills. He or she should also have a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and a general understanding of Caterpillar’s external customers, competitors, and market influencers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, computer science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a similar field with quantitative coursework, and 8+ years of professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis is required, a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience, or a PhD and 4+ years of experience in relevant experience. Must be comfortable working in industry standard statistics and data visualization packages. Must demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in analytics techniques and related digital technologies, and strengths in initiative, innovation, interpersonal skills and people development. TOP CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Aerospace, Applied Statistics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Science + X, Engineering (various), Informatics, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, MBA with Technical Undergrad, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent technical degree. Demonstrated capability to take initiative and lead in the presence of ambiguity to deliver innovative solutions Experience in design / development of heavy equipment (ex. automotive, aerospace, engine, transmission, construction, mining, industrial, etc) 3+ years experience applying python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, etc) programming to solve business challenges Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc) Experience working in a

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NVIDIA Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, HPC Team

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to work on our HPC Compiler team. We are building optimizing compilers that enable breakthrough science in an array of applications including weather forecasting, high-energy physics, computational fluid dynamics, materials science, life sciences, astrophysics, mechanical engineering and related fields. Your contributions will enable engineers to work efficiently as they vigilantly seek out opportunities for performance optimization and continuously deliver high quality software. What you’ll be doing: Identify infrastructure performance bottlenecks and help improve our existing infrastructure using new technologies. Distill complex, multi-dimensional data into actionable insights. Craft and develop code designs to boost engineer efficiency. Deliver rapid iterations of software based on user feedback and metrics. Build enjoyable interfaces that work consistently across platforms. Actively contribute to the adoption of frameworks, standards, and new technologies. What we need to see: BS or MS or equivalent experience in a computer science or computer engineering related field. 3+ years of web development experience with at least one modern front-end framework (Angular, React, or Ember). 3+ years of experience with SQL using MySQL or equivalent. Proven ability to jump into an existing code base. Highly motivated with excellent programming and problem-solving capabilities.  You are passionate and curious about new technologies. You take pride in your work and strive to achieve incredible results and possess excellent communication and planning skills. Ways to stand out from a crowd: Background in HPC or compiler development. Scripting and automation experience using Python is a plus. Experience with data visualization libraries and frameworks. Background with one or more version control systems, such as git or Perforce. Experience with REST APIs. Experience with Tableau. Experience with Grafana/Kibana, Elastic Search, Ganglia, and/or Nagios. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and experienced people in the world working for us. If you’re creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA also offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision,  401(K), including company matching and after tax contributions,  Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation leave,  professional time off,  life and disability protection. Employees in eligible sales and positions may also be eligible for commission. Base pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education,  and other job-related reasons. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression , sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click Here to Apply!

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Applied Research Institute in the Grainger College of Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Applied Research Institute in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to conduct research in the design of highspeed aircraft. This position involves supporting complicated experiments in high Mach number wind tunnels using novel experimental techniques including data measurement and analysis. Specific job duties include the development of novel measurement techniques, data measurement, and data modeling and analysis. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who will rapidly integrate into our collaborative and dynamic research team. ARI’s mission is to translate 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, 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/. 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. To learn more about the University commitment to diversity, please visit https://engineering.illinois.edu/about/diversity.html. Required qualifications include: A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field 1-2 years of related laboratory experience including application and measurement using various types of sensors including thermocouples, strain gauges, and accelerometers Demonstrated knowledge of 3D digital image correlation – Background in structural dynamics modeling and/or testing U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status preferred The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a full-time, benefits-eligible position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. This position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references by November 12, 2021. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Summer Redman at sredman@illinois.edu or 217-300-5400

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Brunswick i-Jet Lab Office Assistant

It is our people behind life’s passions who will make the big difference. If you are interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products, driving your own career and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then you’ve found your fit. Have what it takes? Join us. PLEASE NOTE: Brunswick will never ask you to pay any money to participate in the interview process and will not require that you provide sensitive information such as credit card or bank account information.   We have recently become aware of certain efforts by cyber criminals who are publishing and promoting fake job listings on third party websites, such as Craigslist and Indeed, by pretending to be actual Brunswick employees.  To help ensure you don’t fall victim to any of those scams, never disclose sensitive information as mentioned above.  All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying to a posted position through https://www.brunswick.com/careers.  Only after accepting an offer through this portal will you be asked for SSN and DOB.  If you are ever unsure or want to ask any questions, please contact the Brunswick HR Shared Service Center at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com.   Job Description Summary: With over 13,000 employees and operations in over 20 countries, Brunswick is the world leader in recreational marine vessels and propulsion. Recently named to Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity, we take equality and work/life balance seriously. With our 16 boat brands, various P&A brands, and world leading propulsion brands, we aim to make the boating experience frictionless for our customers. Situated on campus at a prestigious university, i-Jet is a great place to interact with current and emerging professionals. Our team is energetic and dynamic. We aim to innovate and teach and are looking for someone to join the team with a strong sense of empathy, compassion and ambition. The successful i-Jet administrative assistant: Manages the purchasing process accurately and quickly via purchase order and purchase card using Oracle Supports office events for team bonding activities Keeps the office area tidy through influence and execution Supports R&D staff as requested   Key responsibilities Create Purchase orders via Oracle purchasing system Process invoices against purchase orders in oracle system Coordinate meetings and special events Assist the R&D staff with expense reporting Partner with the HR team to coordinate recruitment initiatives Greet guests as they arise and direct visitors to the appropriate contact Perform other administrative & receptionist tasks as they arise   Required Experience/Skills Some secondary education in Business Management, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field preferred but not required Experience working with budgets and/or purchasing systems preferred Desire to support interns and full time employees to perform at their best Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work with in person and remote employees at all levels as well as guests and visitors Ability to adapt and drive improvements to processes to ensure accurate budget management Self-initiative to manage time and prioritize tasks Detail oriented with ability to balance flexibility with standard procedures This position will be based out of the Brunswick i-Jet Lab in Research Park on the UIUC (University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign) campus   We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled EEO is The Law – click here for more information #Brunswick Corporation Click Here to Apply!

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EnterpriseWorks Accounting Associate

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, manages accounting responsibilities for the University of Illinois Research Park LLC and EnterpriseWorks incubator. This position will administer lease administration, reconciliation of payments, grant accounting, and integrate knowledge of University policies, procurement, and accounting procedures to perform the work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT Manage accounting and expense reporting for federal grant awards and provide documentation of budget expenditures to sponsored agencies. Serve as primary resource for the posting of expenses in for departmental transactions, including t-card purchases, p-card purchases, and travel expense reports. Upload and reconcile transactions into Quickbooks for the Research Park, LLC Independently keep abreast of changes or updates to University policies and procedures as they relate to accounting systems and procedures. Other duties as assigned appropriate for an Accounting Associate. LEASE ADMINISTRATION Administer EnterpriseWorks incubator lease agreements, including creation of lease agreements for incubator tenants in UI ICS contract system, monthly billing to tenants, receivable reports for past due payments, rent roll monthly reports, monitoring insurance documentation from tenants, and processing payments with tenants as needed. Tracking lease agreements across buildings in the Research Park by tenants, landlord, and location, including lease rates, duration of term, square feet, and tenant. Enter data in Salesforce CRM system and create reports for UIRP LLC use. Process ground lease payments to the UIRP LLC, including delivering and depositing checks at University Cashiering. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EnterpriseWorks incubator inventory management including furniture, lab equipment, and computers using University systems such as FABWeb. Monthly and annual tracking of Entrepreneur-in-Residence and consulting/contractor hours for UIRP LLC and EnterpriseWorks by client and assistance type. Managing incubator building improvement and maintenance work orders with contractors and University Facilities and Services through procurement processes, work order entry system, create purchase orders, and paying invoices to contractors. Maintain and update documentation to support operational procedures related to position. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Education: Credentials to be verified by placement officer Education: Required: A. Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional-level accounting experience. OR B. Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA). OR C. Master’s degree in Accountancy or a related field. Experience: Required: Two years of professional-level accounting experience OR Possession of a current registration as a Certified Public Accountant OR a valid license to practice Public Accounting. Preferred: Experience with UIUC software systems and procedures. Experience using Salesforce CRM system as a database system. Real estate or property management accounting and lease administration experience. Training, Licenses or Certifications: Preferred: Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant OR a valid license to practice Public Accounting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: General knowledge of accounting principles, including cost analysis, budget review, journal entries, and financial reporting. Proficiency with accounting systems such as Quickbooks and advanced use of Microsoft Excel. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent keyboarding, grammar, and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and minimize errors in data entry. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of work assignments. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work accordingly to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments. Knowledge and respect for policies and procedures of the University of Illinois and State of Illinois. Preferred Skills: Knowledge and awareness of federal grants and University grants and contracts management. Proficiency in Banner Financial System and other University financial systems such as FabWeb, iCS contract system, and TEM expense management. SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: This is a 100%-time Civil Service Accounting Associate custom-class position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date.  Salary is commensurate with experience. To Apply: Applications must be received by November 9, 2021. Apply for this position using the “Apply for Position” button below.  If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu.  If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification.  To complete the application process: Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application. Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms. Step 3) Upload the following documents: cover letter resume (months and years of employment must be included) academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained names/contact information for three references In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the “Apply for Position” button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Erica Hanson, HR Coordinator, elhanson@illinois.edu.  For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.   Click here to apply !

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Riverbed Quality Assurance Engineer

Riverbed enables organizations to maximize performance and visibility for networks and applications, so they can overcome complexity and fully capitalize on their digital and cloud investments. The Riverbed Network and Application Performance Platform enables organizations to visualize, optimize, remediate and accelerate the performance of any network for any application. The platform addresses performance and visibility holistically with best-in-class WAN optimization, network performance management (NPM), application acceleration (including Office 365, SaaS, client and cloud acceleration), and enterprise-grade SD-WAN. Riverbed’s 30,000+ customers include 99% of the Fortune 100. Looking for College Grads interested in being a member of our Solutions Quality Assurance Team As a member of the Solutions QA team you will approach testing from a multi-product perspective while thinking about customer-oriented workflows. Our testing is guided by use case studies of how our major customers use our products. You will help us test new features and new products within the Riverbed portfolio, ensuring they interoperate with each other as expected. What you will do: Analyze new WAN Optimization and Application Acceleration features and then design and implement test cases to evaluate their quality Build complex test network topologies in our lab that incorporate WAN Optimization, Application Acceleration products and SD-WAN products Troubleshoot unexpected behavior, file defect reports, and work with software developers to improve quality Design, implement, and deploy new test automation in Python Be an integral part of a team where everyone collaborates to deliver products with the highest level of quality What you should have: BS/MS CS or EE or equivalent field You possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, programming languages, distributed systems, and computer networking Passion for all things Python You understand Linux system internals and TCP/IP fundamentals You understand how the Internet works and are keeping up with the evolution of internet and SaaS/cloud services You are a good programmer that writes readable, testable and maintainable code Strong and clear communicator that can concisely explain complex software design considerations Team player with a good sense of humor What will help you further: A passion for breaking software and/or coming up with novel ways to assess product quality An eye for detail and ability to advocate for good customer experience of a new feature’s implementation Experience doing packet trace analysis Troubleshooting network problems either in simulated or real network topologies Why Join Riverbed Riverbed offers a rewarding experience of working with the best minds in the industry, delivering exceptional network performance and visibility for any application. We are proud of our great culture that continuously fosters innovation, collaboration, and diverse work environments. We remain committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the most diverse group of talent to better serve our customers. Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.   Click here to apply!

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Cargill Senior Administrative Assistant

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible, and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition, and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies. Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Administrative Assistant will support the department operations with various daily tasks and special projects centering on content management, reporting, purchase orders, invoicing, and confidential information processing. In this role, you will serve as a central hub of information for your department and execute multiple complex tasks necessary to support members of the department and make the department function smoothly. Key Accountabilities Serve as the central point of contact for the gathering and processing of information and format information to enable ease of use by department members in making business decisions. Work with managers and leaders to assist with the process of submitting, processing and validating purchase orders. Provide onboarding support of new employees and training on the software used in the department. Perform customer experience related tasks to ensure a positive experience. Coordinate visitors to the department, assisting with required paperwork and meetings with company personnel. Perform general administrative support for the department including meeting scheduling, facilitation and logistics, expense management and general routine items. Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Position Information This position is posted internally as well as externally. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, secondary education level OR equivalent. Experience with email, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications. Basic understanding of accounting principles to complete financial paperwork. Minimum of four years of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience creating reports using business intelligence tools. Experience maintaining and updating content management systems.   Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet   Click here to apply!

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Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician Starfire Industries has an immediate opening for a full-time Assembly Technician as part of our IMPULSE® pulsed power supply division.  This person will work alongside existing technicians and engineers as production demand increases.  The successful candidate will possess good communication skills, be detail oriented, enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in their work, and be willing to assist others as needed.   We are a fast-paced, small-company offering an opportunity to work with an incredible team, to contribute to multiple products in development & production, and to make an impact.   Job Description Pull parts and deduct from inventory Stage parts for batch production workflow Document work performed per sub-assembly or finished product Frequent use of small hand tools required for assembly, e.g., crimpers, screw drivers, soldering iron, etc. Manufacturing of custom cables per either verbal or documented work instructions Final assembly of boards, cables, etc., into chassis and prepare for testing Assist with preparation and packaging of finished goods for shipment to customers, e.g., cleaning, boxing, labeling, etc. Frequent and upbeat communication with all members of the team, e.g., engineers, production techs, and management Have a safety-first attitude while realizing the importance of getting the job done in a timely fashion Assist with other production related activities as needed Promotes safety, cleanliness, and organization in the workplace Required Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to distinguish color and occasionally lift/move up to 40 lbs. Pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening   Applicant must be a U.S. Person and eligible work on restricted U.S. Government projects or obtain security clearance.  To apply visit starfireindustries.com/careers or email your resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

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