[webkit-jobs] Sr. Computer Scientist - Web Platform Group - San Francisco, CA

[Donna Rutledge]

Position Summary

The Web Platform group is improving the Web as a platform for applications by participating to the development of solutions that make it easier for people to create, build and deploy Web content. The group focuses on several axis:

 *   Contribution to new Web standards in the areas of cinematic visual effects, graphical foundation and adaptive magazine style layouts.
 *   Contribution to open source projects such as the WebKit browser engine.
 *   Leading and contributing to the Cordova project (the open source basis for PhoneGap), which allows developers to create native applications using their JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills
 *   Contributing to the Chromium Embedded Framework, the core component that Adobe tools use as a "Web Design Surface".
 *   In addition,  the Web Platform's creative team constantly uses and evaluates the technologies created by the group to create demonstrations, provide feedback and validate new work.
Responsibilities

 *   We are looking for a senior technical leader with a passion for advancing the functionality of the Web as a platform.
 *   The successful candidate will work with Web developers, standards participants, partners and product teams to identify and define features that improve web application development.
 *   The successful candidate will participate to the development of the group's vision and direction and collaborate with the engineering, product and program management teams to develop actionable plans.
 *   The candidate will also be a representative of the team in international conferences and meetings, and develop strong connections with the communities the group contributes to.
Requirements

 *   Minimum of a MSCS or a BSCS and solid experience with native development, desktop and mobile development, Web technologies and prior exposure to standards involvement.
 *   8+ years of application development, including both Web Application Development (HTML, JS, CSS, etc).
 *   5+ years of native client-side development (C/C++)
 *   Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
 *   Track record of speaking at conferences and events
 *   Possess a sense of accountability in meeting commitments and expectations.
 *   Experience working on open source projects.
 *   Experience with participation or involvement with standard bodies (ideally W3C)
Ideal

 *   Deep experience with WebKit and/or FireFox.
 *   Experience creating developer tools like debuggers and profilers.
 *   Experience creative tools such as a graphical authoring package.
Adobe has been a pioneer and innovator throughout its history and is recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Global Brands according to Interbrand. Adobe's dynamic working environment is also well known - including 13 years on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"<http://www.fortune.com/bestcompanies>, and other, similar accolades. Recognizing that employees are at the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company's success.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

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