Software Design Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Data Collection and Labeling Associate




Software Design Engineer

MDCS Office team is looking for new team members to work on some of the most difficult industry challenges and contribute to world-renowned products used by hundreds of millions of people. The team expansion is building on top of proven track record of shipping within the organization (Microsoft Word - PDF Reflow, Microsoft Mathematics, Mathematics add-ins...). Some of the great results were also covered in local media:

We are looking for talented Software Design Engineers and Software Design Engineers in Test.

This is a highly challenging and rewarding environment and our ideal candidates should exhibit the following qualities:

  • Capable of designing, understanding and contributing to complex software and systems architecture
  • Capable of designing, testing and working with others on layout analysis machine learning techniques and/or heuristics
  • Ability to collaborate with senior engineers and researchers from MSR to convert research prototypes to product quality solutions

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least B.Sc. in CS, EE, Applied Math or equivalent degree. Graduate degree is a big plus
  • Strong technical and problem solving skills
  • English proficiency at the reading and simple writing level (email etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment where smart decisions and trade-offs need to be made

If you believe you meet the requirements please submit your up-to-date CV and the cover letter stating how you heard about the job and explaining why you believe you are a match and send them as two attachments to: mdcsjobs@microsoft.com.




Senior Software Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our team. We are looking for an engineer with significant technical and leadership experience in areas relevant for our center (high scale web services, cloud infrastructure, large scale data warehousing).

Required qualifications include:

  • At least a B.Sc. in CS or equivalent university degree (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or etc). Algorithmic background and rock-solid problem solving skills
  • Solid coding experience in system components and experience in various software engineering systems.
  • Passion for quality, performance and reliability. At least 6 years of experience in shipping software products.
  • Excellent English language proficiency (writing, speaking).
  • Excellent teamwork.
  • Master or PhD degree in technical field abroad is a plus. Also, formal business education is a plus.

In addition to building technology that can change the world and working with some of the brightest folks in Serbia, you can play a major role in shaping the future of Belgrade/Serbia/region as one of the premier places for R&D in Europe. Beyond our technical contributions, we are participating in numerous extracurricular activities that are shaping the future of Serbia.

Our motto is: “It is not a job – it is a mission”

Application:
If you believe you meet the requirements please submit your up-to-date CV and the cover letter stating how you heard about the job and explaining why you believe that you are a match and send them as two attachments to: mdcsjobs@microsoft.com.




Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for mechanical engineer with extensive experience with consumer electronics system integration.

Required qualifications include:

  • At least B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  • PCB layout cycle and Mechanical Control Outline (MCO) creation using .EMN exchange format between EE and ME CAD packages.
  • CNC prototyping and injection molding tooling experience
  • Vendor management (machine shops and other mechanical prototyping houses)
  • Tolerance stack analysis for high quality fit and finish
  • Flex circuit design and system integration
  • Thermal analysis for small scale electronics
  • High-finish model development for Industrial Design concepts
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
  • Relevant work experience is a plus. Also, camera/optics design experience is a plus.

In addition to building technology that can change the world and working with some of the brightest folks in Serbia, you can play a major role in shaping the future of Belgrade/Serbia/region as one of the premier places for R&D in Europe. Beyond our technical contributions, we are participating in numerous extracurricular activities that are shaping the future of Serbia.

If you believe you meet the requirements please submit your up to date CV and the cover letter as two attachments to: mdcsjobs@microsoft.com.
Please send your application with clearly stated e-mail subject: “Mechanical Engineer”. Top candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.




Data Collection and Labeling Associate

(4 or more positions)

MDCS is developing software for number of machine learning algorithms: OCR (Optical Character Recognition), document layout analysis and image analysis. An important part of this development process is the collection and labeling of data samples used for training and testing of the engines.

Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Collecting and labeling data samples
  • Evaluation of data collection and labeling tool features
  • Providing feedback in written and verbal form
  • Writing daily reports

Type of Employment:
This is a part-time position based in Belgrade. Contracts will be signed for 3 to 6 months.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate would be an undergraduate/master student, with the following skill-set:

  • High GPA (above 8.0)
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Team-oriented attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to accuracy, quality and attention to details

Application:
If you believe you meet the requirements please submit your up to date CV and the cover letter as two attachments to: mdcsjobs@microsoft.com.
Please send your application with clearly stated e-mail subject: “DC&L”. Top candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
The deadline for sending applications is 20th April 2013.


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