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From: "Lloyd G. Rasmussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:53 AM
Subject: [nfbcs] Apple is looking for a Screen Reader Engineer
 > >
 > >My name is Patrick Burke, and I'm trying to fill a software developer
 > position to help
 > >architect a screen reader for OS X.  We are looking for expertise in the
 > accessibility
 > >area, preferably in the screen reader area of course.  It's a great
chance
 > for someone
 > >to come in on the absolute ground floor to build this screen reader to
 > help make the
 > >Macintosh available to the visually impaired.
 > >
 > >If you know of anyone I could talk to about this opportunity, I'd love to
 > hear about it.
 > >You can reach me at the contact information below.  Any help you can give
 > to open up
 > >a new operating system to the blind community will benefit a lot of
 > people.  Thanks.
 > >
 > >-- Patrick
 > >
 > >Screen Reader Engineer
 > >
 > >Do you want to join the team that develops the Mac OS X software and
 > applications?
 > >Do you want to work on a brand new application for Mac OS X?  Have you
been
 > >looking for a challenging new project to work on?  If so, then this is
the
 > group for you.
 > >
 > >We are looking for a Software developer responsible for the design,
 > implementation
 > >and testing of a Screen Reader application on Mac OS X that needs to be
 > built from
 > >scratch.  The application will convert all on-screen data (text, objects
 > and controls) to
 > >speech or braille enabling a blind or partially signed user to use a Mac.
 > The
 > >application will utilize various technologies in the OS including
 > accessibility, speech,
 > >web browsers and text.  As part of developing the screen reader
 > application, the
 > >engineer is responsible for communicating and driving new APIs in other
 > parts of the
 > >OS required to develop the application.
 > >
 > >We're looking for a strong software engineer with experience developing
 > accessibility/
 > >assistive technology applications such as a screen reader or magnifier.
 > Mac OS X
 > >experience is not required with this expertise.
 > >
 > >Required Experience:
 > >* BSCS or equivalent.
 > >* 4-10 years experience in developing complicated applications for
 > accessibility
 > >technology or OS X (strong preference for screen reader development
 > experience).
 > >* A strong C, C++ developer on Mac, Unix, or Windows.
 > >* Strong design skills of applications.
 > >* Strong debugging skills.
 > >* Strong communication skills.
 > >* Track record of innovation and excellence in earlier assignments.
 > >
 > >Preferred Experience:
 > >* Knowledge of accessibility APIs and requirements is a plus.
 > >* Familiarity with the Cocoa and/or Project Builder.
 > >
 > >
 > >_________________________________
 > >
 > >Patrick Burke
 > >Apple Computer
 > >Office:  408-974-9037
 > >Cell:  408-621-0936
 > >[log in to unmask]
 > >
 > >
 > Braille is the solution to the digital divide.
 > Lloyd Rasmussen, Senior Staff Engineer
 > National Library Service f/t Blind and Physically Handicapped
 > Library of Congress    (202) 707-0535   <http://www.loc.gov/nls/>
 > HOME:  <http://lras.home.sprynet.com>
 > The opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent
 > those of NLS.
 >
 >
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