Microsoft Hiring Hacker For Next Xbox Experience?
In a job listing on Microsoft's site for a Service Engineer, the company describes their ideal candidate as someone who tends to "void the warranty on every device" they own, and make "devices do things never intended by the manufacturer."
"We are looking for a Senior Service Engineer to help define the next generation of entertainment devices and services, and to help ensure our customers have the best possible experience, even when things go wrong. Well-qualified candidates have extensive experience in running web-based services, deconstructing interaction between client and servers (via a combination of logging, network traces, and so on); have a good understanding of C# and/or PowerShell, and excellent ability to communicate verbally and on paper."
They do make references to the "next generation of entertainment," so it is probably safe to say that this is related Xbox 720 in some form.
Or, this could just be a move by Microsoft to enhance its security for the Xbox 720. Piracy and hacks have become almost too easy to do on the Xbox 360, so it's easy to think Microsoft would want to recruit some fresh knowledge in this area.
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BribePosted:
HybridOriginzI was thinking the same thingSAAB Makes sense, if you wanna fight against hackers then get hackers lol, i would be suprised if this is the first time they have done it, and if it is the first time im surprised it took them so long. Ive heard of it before where instead of putting lawsuites against the best hackers who have hacked into large companies/governments that they simply hire them instead. Its actually a good idea haha
unless they leave themselfs a backdoor
HybridOriginzPosted:
SAAB Makes sense, if you wanna fight against hackers then get hackers lol, i would be suprised if this is the first time they have done it, and if it is the first time im surprised it took them so long. Ive heard of it before where instead of putting lawsuites against the best hackers who have hacked into large companies/governments that they simply hire them instead. Its actually a good idea haha
unless they leave themselfs a backdoor
CBR_FIREBLADEPosted:
Makes sense, if you wanna fight against hackers then get hackers lol, i would be suprised if this is the first time they have done it, and if it is the first time im surprised it took them so long. Ive heard of it before where instead of putting lawsuites against the best hackers who have hacked into large companies/governments that they simply hire them instead. Its actually a good idea haha
DLTPosted:
This is a pretty smart move by Microsoft. Once they have finished their system they will probably give it to the hacker so he can try to run unsigned code, then if he can they can patch it. The only problem is, there will probably be someone out there smarter than the person they employ who will find another exploit.
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