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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PGAPosted:
Maya Well, it would make sense. MS is smart to do this.
Yeah, unless the hackers actually make it easier for people to hack the 720.
PGAPosted:
M60Woobie Good on them, they'll be more prepared against the real threats.
Most likely still wont stop hackers
You can never really STOP hackers.
CearnsyPosted:
Woobie Good on them, they'll be more prepared against the real threats.
Most likely still wont stop hackers
MultitaskPosted:
HallEMT So no more jtags?
Maybe they'll leave place for it :x
haha lol they probably will.
HallPosted:
Resurection Erm.. Maybe putting a device on a Xbox so whenever you open it they find out?
How would that work exactly?
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