Data61 Seeking Proof Engineers ============================== (applications close 15 October 2015) http://ssrg.nicta.com.au/jobs/proof-engineers2015 If only there was a place where I could prove theorems for money, change the world, and have fun while doing it... Sounds too good to exist? In the Trustworthy Systems team at Data61, formerly known as NICTA, that's what we do for a living. We are the creators of seL4, the world's first fully formally verified operating system kernel with extreme performance and strong security & correctness proofs. Our highly international team is located on the UNSW campus, close to the beautiful beaches of sunny Sydney, Australia, one of the world's most liveable cities. We are looking for multiple motivated entry-level proof engineers who want to join our team, move things forward, and have global impact. We are expanding our team, because seL4 is going places. There are active projects around the world in - Automotive - because cars have been hacked enough - Aviation - for more security and safety for autonomous vehicles - Connected consumer devices - with security built in from the start - SCADA - for more secure intelligent industrial control automation - Spaceflight, autonomous and crewed - because awesome To make these projects successful, we need to scale formal verification. You would - work on industrial-scale formal proofs in Isabelle/HOL - help to extend and improve existing proofs or verify new features in seL4 - contribute to improved proof automation and better reasoning techniques - apply formal proof to real-world systems and tools To apply for this position, you should possess a significant subset of the following skills. - functional programming in a language like Haskell, ML, or OCaml - first-order or higher-order formal logic - basic experience in C - ability and desire to quickly learn new techniques - undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar - ability and desire to work in a larger team If you additionally have experience - in software verification with an interactive theorem prover such as Isabelle/HOL or Coq, and/or - with operating systems and microkernels you should definitely apply! If you have the right skills and background, we can provide training on the job. Continual learning is a central component of everything we do. You will work with a unique world-leading combination of OS and formal methods experts, students at undergraduate and PhD level, engineers, and researchers from 5 continents, speaking over 15 languages. Trustworthy Systems is a fun, creative, and welcoming workplace with full health insurance and flexible hours & work arrangements. We value diversity in all forms and welcome applications from people of all ages, including people with a disability, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. See http://ssrg.nicta.com.au/diversity/ for more information. The salary range for this position is AUD 65,000 to 90,000 for recent graduates, depending on experience and qualification. Apply by sending your CV, undergraduate transcript (if applicable), two references, and cover letter to <gerwin.klein@nicta.com.au> and <june.andronick@nicta.com.au>. This round of applications closes 15 October 2015. The seL4 code and proof are open source. Check them out at https://github.com/seL4 More information about NICTA's Trustworthy Systems team at http://ssrg.nicta.com.au Still studying? We also have internship opportunities! http://ssrg.nicta.com.au/students/ ________________________________ The information in this e-mail may be confidential and subject to legal professional privilege and/or copyright. National ICT Australia Limited accepts no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments.