diff --git a/Yahoo's OSPO director job description 2010.md b/Yahoo's OSPO director job description 2010.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4c4dec2..0000000 --- a/Yahoo's OSPO director job description 2010.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,25 +0,0 @@ -Note: This job description was posted in 2010 by Yahoo when looking to hire a director for the Open Source Program Office. It's shared here to demonstrate some of the job functions and requirements a company might look for in hiring for this role. - -

Position: Manager/Director of Open Source Technical Programs

- -Yahoo! builds media, communications, and advertising products that serve more than half a billion people. Open Source software—and internal application of Open Source processes—is critical to our success. We are looking for a passionate, execution-oriented individual with experience in Open Source to help define and drive our Open Source activities. -

-Essential Job Functions -

  • Develop and internally evangelize Yahoo!’s Open Source strategy. -
  • Working closely with legal peers, define and implement policies, processes, and tools that reduce risk and reduce friction. -
  • Manage and participate in technical due diligence activities, for inbound uses of Open Source software, outbound contributions to Open Source projects, and acquisitions of companies leveraging Open Source and/or Open business models. -
  • Provide motivation, leadership, and guidance for Yahoo! volunteers who also participate in these due-diligence activities. -
  • Develop and operationalize our Internal Open Source strategy, the application of Open Source processes to closed-source projects to support company-wide participation in those projects. -
  • Provide external visibility for Yahoo!’s Open Source efforts, and leadership for Yahoo!’s interactions with Open Source communities. -

    -Years of Experience

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  • 8/12+ years experience -

    -Position Requirements

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  • Meaningful participation and visible presence in the Open Source community. -
  • Familiarity with the legal, social, and technical issues that arise during Open Source development, especially the opportunities and risks posed by integrating open source into proprietary systems. -
  • Demonstrated ability to get things done, to translate big ideas into productive action. -
  • Experience guiding decision and action in organizations, and creating efficient processes for others to follow. -
  • Understanding of how software development is managed in a distributed, multi-platform operating environment at an Internet company. -
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a solid public-speaking ability. -
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, advanced-degree preferred. diff --git a/yahoo-ospo-job-description-2010.md b/yahoo-ospo-job-description-2010.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..454ecee --- /dev/null +++ b/yahoo-ospo-job-description-2010.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +*Note: This job description was posted in 2010 by Yahoo when looking to hire a director for the Open Source Program Office. It's shared here to demonstrate some of the job functions and requirements a company might look for in hiring for this role.* + +# Position: Manager/Director of Open Source Technical Programs + +Yahoo! builds media, communications, and advertising products that serve more than half a billion people. Open Source software—and internal application of Open Source processes—is critical to our success. We are looking for a passionate, execution-oriented individual with experience in Open Source to help define and drive our Open Source activities. + +**Essential Job Functions** +* Develop and internally evangelize Yahoo!’s Open Source strategy. +* Working closely with legal peers, define and implement policies, processes, and tools that reduce risk and reduce friction. +* Manage and participate in technical due diligence activities, for inbound uses of Open Source software, outbound contributions to Open Source projects, and acquisitions of companies leveraging Open Source and/or Open business models. +* Provide motivation, leadership, and guidance for Yahoo! volunteers who also participate in these due-diligence activities. +* Develop and operationalize our Internal Open Source strategy, the application of Open Source processes to closed-source projects to support company-wide participation in those projects. +* Provide external visibility for Yahoo!’s Open Source efforts, and leadership for Yahoo!’s interactions with Open Source communities. + +**Years of Experience** +* 8/12+ years experience + +**Position Requirements** +* Meaningful participation and visible presence in the Open Source community. +* Familiarity with the legal, social, and technical issues that arise during Open Source development, especially the opportunities and risks posed by integrating open source into proprietary systems. +* Demonstrated ability to get things done, to translate big ideas into productive action. +* Experience guiding decision and action in organizations, and creating efficient processes for others to follow. +* Understanding of how software development is managed in a distributed, multi-platform operating environment at an Internet company. +* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a solid public-speaking ability. +* Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, advanced-degree preferred.