>To: blindprogramming@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >From: "pkburke24" <pburke@xxxxxxxxx> >Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 23:34:13 -0000 >Subject: Apple is looking for a Screen Reader Engineer >I'll apologize in advance if this message isn't quite right for this forum. > >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 >pburke@xxxxxxxxx > > 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. _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list