Microsoft Hiring Hacker For Next Xbox Experience?

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Microsoft is looking to hire what appears to be a person with a solid background in hacking.

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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DinosoarPosted:

Just hope he doesn't **** them over.

imgurPosted:

Frog This is a good idea, I've seen movies about the police doing things like this :p


Hopefully it works out.

FrogPosted:

This is a good idea, I've seen movies about the police doing things like this :p

PlusnetPosted:

vDesolate they better not end up firing him eventually or anything knowing that he's a hacker/modder and can easily mess up the xbox with all the information he has.


Yea. I was thinking that too.

neildee250Posted:

TTG_LE4THAL As long as it's a hacker with a good past and does it for good, I think it's a brilliant idea. Microsoft must have a good idea if they are willing to introduce a hacker to their hardware.


Cos they have never hired a hacker before lol.

neildee250Posted:

Reel it in guys, they are talking to a guy that hacks xbox by dissolving the boards to leave only the traces to help stop flashed / jtag or other vulnerabilities. Pretty much counts most on this site out.

C4EVA or Team Xecuter on the other hand stand a chance should they want to make a regular wage.

It's an olive branch cos they been beaten every step of the way is all.

vDesolatePosted:

they better not end up firing him eventually or anything knowing that he's a hacker/modder and can easily mess up the xbox with all the information he has.

ClydeyPosted:

As long as it's a hacker with a good past and does it for good, I think it's a brilliant idea. Microsoft must have a good idea if they are willing to introduce a hacker to their hardware.

PlotPosted:

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Starify This is pretty smart on their part, but hopefully it does not backfire. They have to trust whoever will be doing this act.


Lol. I agree highly of that.


That would be funny.


oh yea for sure

SnugPosted:

Good Idea


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