Position: Programmer
Number of post: 12
Location: Addis Ababa
Length of Employment: Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Negotiable and guaranteed with biannually increment based on performance
Closing Date: August 05, 2016
Job Description and Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Most of the work will involve the OpenCog’s open source AI codebase focusing on machine learning based data analysis, computational linguistics, computer vision, mobile robots and cognitive robotics, cognitive architectures, gaming world and artificial general intelligence.
see http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Development and http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Category:OpenCog_Developer%27s_Guide
- The Programmer is responsible for overall executions of programming tasks on challenging projects involving a combination of Artificial Intelligence featured software development and broad research assignments on Artificial General Intelligence.
- The Programmer is expected to display profound knowledge of Algorithm, Logic, Math, Computational linguistic and a data structure along with excellent English communication skills.
- The Programmer should be eager to learn new skills, both “learning by doing” and through online video courses.
- The Programmer is responsible to demonstrate Software Project Management skills. As a software manager, the programmer is expected to lead and report daily scrums, deliver project execution plan and lead the development team.
As most of the work is executed via interaction by email and video-conferencing with our overseas collaborators (in the US and Hong Kong), the programmer has to preserve a highly active online communication channels and actively pursue good coordination, and working relationships with such relevant actors and overseas partners.
Job Requirements
Education: 1st Degree, or Masters Graduates of Computer Science, Information Technology/Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields with Cumulative GPA 3.0 and above
Experience: Professional work experience on software programming is desirable but not strictly necessary. Applicants should have advanced knowledge of algorithms, Mathematics and data structures.
Skills: Profound knowledge on C++, Java, Python, scheme, C#, Java Script and Html5
Languages: Communication in Excellent English and Amharic
*Although much of the work involves Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, prior knowledge of AI is not required.
How to Apply
Your application letter must include the following information.
Name of the position you have applied for, Date of application, Summary of your qualifications and experience, Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job, Permanent address (or your present address if different from your permanent one) and telephone number.
Please send your CV, application letter, Grade report, recommendations and references related to the specific working environment and your other credentials either via info@icog-labs.com or through the form on: https://icog-labs.com/jobs/ page. Or You can personally drop by to our office located around Sidist Killo, on the first floor of Leadership Institute, first floor, office number 101 or 112.
*Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted.
