Job Opportunity in Information Retrieval
Canon Research Centre Europe (CRE) has a position for a top quality
Software Engineer in the Retrieval Department. Applications from
experienced software engineers and exceptional recent graduates are
invited for the following position:
Job Specification:
* to design, develop and maintain prototypes, demonstrators and
product-level software for advanced information retrieval
* to perform development activities as an integral member of an
R&D team working on advanced information retrieval, user interface
technology, natural language processing & WWW
Requirements:
* first class academic background: honours degree in computer
science or related discipline with significant computing content
* excellent software engineering skills in a variety of languages
including C/C++ and Java
* experience of working on commercial software projects
Desirable:
* experience of building robust IR or NLP applications
* track record of proven initiative and teamwork in software
development projects
* expertise in the areas of:
- C++ standard template library
- distributed systems
- databases
We offer:
* Stimulating and flexible working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Excellent career opportunities
Canon has over 75,000 employees world wide. Since its founding,
Canon has moved forward toward its objective of being the manufacturer
of the best products in the world. While pursuing the pinnacle of
quality, we have taken the lead in developing electronic and
automation technologies to enhance the ease of use of our products.
One key to Canon's success has been the spirit of meeting new
technological challenges and at CRE you will have the opportunity
to play a significant part in this.
Because of British Law, preference will be given to applicants who
already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
To apply please e-mail, mail or fax your CV with a covering letter to:
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The Recruitment Manager
Canon Research Centre Europe Ltd
1 Occam Court PHONE: +44 (0)1483 448 844
Occam Road FAX: +44 (0)1483 448 845
Guildford GU2 7YJ E-MAIL: jobs@cre.canon.co.uk
UNITED KINGDOM WWW: www.cre.canon.co.uk
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