[SJ-JOB] Principal Software Engineer, Culver City
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--------------------------------------------------- SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY --------------------------------------------------- JOB DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------- Position: Principal Software Engineer Location: Culver City, California, United States Type: Permanent F/T Closing Date: 2008-09-30 Work that matters. It's what we do at Symantec. Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. In essence, we protect the free flow of information in a connected world. As the fourth largest independent software company in the world, Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries with 475 out of Fortune's global 500 companies using our solutions. People look to us to safeguard the integrity of their information, ensuring it is secure and available. Achieving this ambitious goal is only possible through the combined efforts of the innovators and visionaries that Symantec continuously attracts. Symantec draws the very best people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and provides them with a work environment where uniqueness is valued and empowered. The creative people we attract help define the spirit of innovation at Symantec. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position requires the candidate to be an evangelist of best secure coding practices, perform very complex code reviews and black box penetration tests. The ideal candidate quickly understands sophisticated attack possibilities and is able to properly communicate the findings and disseminate knowledge to other pen test team members. Appreciate working on an extremely dynamic, fascinating and highly technical world of computer security in one of the most respected security companies in the planet. • Is a creative and independent thinker. • Has the ability to work minimum supervision. Is able to complete highly technical assignments. • Leads by example • Anticipates future technical needs then develops long-range strategies to reach technical goals. • Is curious and always wonder how things really work. • Mentors less experienced developers in advanced concepts. Reviews, designs, and implements plans to develop less skilled team members. • Anticipates and identifies problems then provides sound alternative solutions • Likes to learn. Is hungry for knowledge. JOB REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------- •8+ years of experience in commercial software development. •Very solid computer science background (MSCS desired), including deep understanding of computer architecture, assembly language, compilers, C/C++, Windows and Unix, HTTP, SQL, JavaScript, AJAX and SOAP. •Candidate must be very knowledgeable about secure coding best practices, encryption algorithms, network protocols and understand how security is part of the entire development life cycle. •Experience with fuzzing tools, exploit frameworks, code analysis tools and network sniffers are highly desired. •Candidate must be comfortable lecturing classes on security topics to a large audience of very senior software developers and QA analysts. •She/He needs to be able to inspire and motivate developers to always raise the bar on security and have genuine passion for this important topic. •Willingness to write papers on security topics is desired. CONTACT --------------------------------------------------- Cynthia Stack Principal Staffing Specialist Talent Acquisition Group Symantec Corporation www.symantec.com _____________________________ Office: 424 750-7796 Mobile: (949) 246-9477 _______________________ Mark cc to [email protected] Symantec Corporation Cynthia Stack [email protected] --------------------------------------------------- SECURITYFOCUS JOBS --------------------------------------------------- SecurityFocus now offers an online interface for searching and managing job opportunities and resumes. http://www.securityfocus.com/jobs