Windows 8 IIS, Redefining How the Web Technology Stack Is Delivered
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 January 2010 10:38 Written by Mire_B Sunday, 31 January 2010 10:38
Here is a slightly evolved version of a previous job post from Microsoft for a Program Manager for the next version of Internet Information Services.
The Internet Information Services (IIS) team is redefining how the web technology stack is delivered to the customers. We are simplifying how developers, IT pros, and hosters consume our technology by managing the end-to-end experience from development to deployment. We build both technologies and solutions – whatever it takes to do the right thing for customers and Win The Web. Customer empathy is a deep core value at IIS. We are also an extremely agile team that frequently ships projects out-of-band to adapt to ever changing Internet environment.
IIS team is looking for an experienced PM to join our core platform team. Your role will span across planning for the future as well as addressing immediate customer needs. You will own several core components of IIS and drive them through planning and delivery via IIS Extensions and Windows 8. You should also be ready to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong desire for quality, security, and performance. Your feature will be used by millions of customers.
Windows 8 – New Test Tools and Automation Written in Managed Code
Last Updated on Saturday, 9 January 2010 01:57 Written by Mire_B Saturday, 9 January 2010 01:56
Developers building their applications in managed code already know that Microsoft has provided the necessary resources to help them tailor their programs to Windows 7. But it looks like projects in managed code are happening on both sides of the barricade. For Windows 8 Microsoft will create new tools and automation written in managed code.
Job Category: Software Engineering: Test
Location: United States, WA, Redmond
Job ID: 710363 10953
Division: Windows Division
Can’t decide between working on a killer web application or an awesome client application? Why not do it all?
Windows deployments will surpass a billion customers in the coming year. Windows Live is a huge consumer services bet and will be a vital part of cohesive customer value position that spans client and web experiences, applications, and services. Inspiring Windows and Windows Live customers, improving discoverability of features and services, helping connect those customers to answers, and solving customer problems are massive levers in achieving customer satisfaction. Join the team that delivers the Windows and Windows Live Online Experience, Windows and Windows Live Help Clients, Live Web Services and the overall Windows Help Experience.
The person in this position will create test tools and automation written in managed code for the next version of Windows and Windows Live.
Learn MoreWindows 8 BitLocker Driver Encryption, Look for the Redefined Experience
Last Updated on Sunday, 3 January 2010 01:40 Written by Mire_B Sunday, 3 January 2010 01:40
BitLocker Drive Encryption is now a confirmed feature for the next iteration of Windows. Most probably Microsoft will continue to have the hard disk encryption technology in Windows 8 limited to the high end editions, just as it has been the case for Windows Vista and Windows 7. While it’s too early to tell for sure whether Microsoft’s stock keeping unit strategy for Windows is going to survive, it’s not too early to start speculating on the future existence of Windows 8 Ultimate and Enterprise, since these two are the only editions to feature BitLocker.
Program Manager II – Windows
Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management
Location: United States, WA, Redmond
Job ID: 709408 10872
Division: Windows Division
Are you passionate about a great user experience? Do you love to simplify complex management tasks? If so, we have the job for you! The Windows Data Protection team is responsible for BitLockerTM Drive Encryption and is looking for a great PM to define the “BitLocker Experience” in the next version of Windows. This will involve improving the experience for both information workers as well as IT Pros. You will own both the end user as well as the administrative experience for BitLocker. In this role you will gain Windows UX experience working with partner teams across the Windows organization while you define end to end experience workflows for BitLocker.
Qualifications:
Great user interface design skills and the ability to work with diverse audiences to solicit and collect feedback to improve designs. Experience with user interface design and development for commercial software products. Solid technical understanding of operating system fundamentals is a must.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise administration, will have designed user experiences for large commercial software, and deployment experience with at least one Windows Client or Windows Server version. Additionally, you should have experienced a complete product release cycle, and have experience or willingness to participate in direct customer interactions.
Knowledge of industry security standards such as PKI as well as security fundamentals like key management is a plus.
BS in Computer Science, Human Factors engineering or a related field is required, plus a minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience on user interface designs.
Responsibilities:
Develop customer scenarios and feature vision.
Create user experience workflows, wireframes, and comps.
Coordinate with UX designers and other engineers to develop cohesive user experiences.
Collaborate with usability engineers on usability tests, experiments, and customer interviews.
Create feature functional specifications, project plans and threat models.
Work closely with a technical feature team to include SDE and SDET to deliver features in major Windows OS release.
Communicate effectively and routinely with management.