Apple Computer is shopping for software developers that can help it build "new complex" iPod applications for the Windows operating system, according to recent company job posting.

"The iPod Application team is looking for an engineer to create and develop complex desktop application software and the Windows system building blocks for iPod," Apple said. "This is a unique opportunity to join a small, smart, coveted, successful team and work in a fast paced environment."

Job responsibilities include "implementing new features in existing applications as well as developing new complex applications, as well as libraries to install and maintain software updates on iPod." Ideal candidates should have "5 plus years of experience" and "excellent C++ coding skills on a Windows platform," Apple said. "You will interact with many different teams and individuals, including marketing, user interface design, QA, customer support, and other engineering groups."

News source: AppleInsider






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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by eminem213486 on 16 Dec 2005 - 06:12
sounds important
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by Rekoil on 16 Dec 2005 - 12:07
sounds awesome maybe an explorer integration like that anapod explorer thing
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by eliminatrix_74656 on 16 Dec 2005 - 13:10
It probably won't come out for ages though but i certainly am interest to see what they come up with. Maybe they'll release a beta?? Do apple release alpha and beta versions of their software????
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by mikeyj on 16 Dec 2005 - 13:48
Sounds like Apple is opening it's arms for Windows, maybe if they keep it up we could see a new company call MacDows...just kidding, that's my company.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by Blackice on 16 Dec 2005 - 14:37
maybe this has something to do with the recently-resurrected rumours of a bluetooth/WiFi iPod?

In any case, I'm not buying an iPod now until mid-2006. I can wait that long to see if a WiFi iPod comes (damn, that would be sweet!. These developers might be responsible for the Windows-side streaming and up/down-loading of multimedia content on one of these new 'pods. Although explorer integration is an exciting prospect, too.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by cptcaveman2004 on 16 Dec 2005 - 16:12
hmmm working for steve jobs? the guys a marketing and product genius but a complete a-hole as a boss.
Quote this comment #6.1 Posted by aristotle-dude on 16 Dec 2005 - 17:37
Your right, with all the chair throwing and tantrums.... oh wait, I was thinking of another steve.
Quote this comment #6.2 Posted by jagedEdge on 16 Dec 2005 - 22:00
Jobs is finicky behind closed doors, yea, but he's not an asshole. Definitely not subject to tantrums.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by ps2rules27 on 17 Dec 2005 - 16:59
It's probably something to convert videos for new video ipod?
Quote this comment #7.1 Posted by csabo2 on 18 Dec 2005 - 17:24
No. thats been out.
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