W3C hiring in Japan

W3C has an open privacy position based at Keiō University's 
Shōnan-Fujisawa Campus, southwest of Yokohama.

If you or someone in your networks is looking for a privacy job in 
Japan, please consider us.

https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Recruitment/#2020-priv-sec-exec

-- Sam Weiler, W3C/MIT


Privacy/Security Technology Executive Architect

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is looking for a new, full-time 
senior staff member to be located at Keio University in Fujisawa, where 
W3C has its Japan Host.

This is an opportunity for a unique individual to take a lead role in 
managing the direction of the W3C in Japan, and to be a key part of the 
technical team responsible for the design of the next generation World 
Wide Web, and to lead a variety of industry and user groups toward the 
development of technologies that enhance the functionality of the Web. 
As the recognized leader for the technical development of the World Wide 
Web, we are seeking an individual with both Web technology and project 
management experience, an excellent understanding of the Web industry, 
having exceptional management skills, and enthusiasm for the mission and 
spirit of W3C.

Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for engaging with industry and 
academic leaders on web security and privacy issues, identifying and 
cultivating new proposals for standardization to improve web security 
and privacy, stakeholder outreach and consensus-building. The individual 
will also work within W3C standards groups to edit specifications, 
develop change proposals, monitor progress, produce tests, respond to 
clarification requests, bugs and issues and negotiate with 
ministries/stakeholders.

Requirements

Ability to think strategically about web security and privacy issues as 
they fit in the global web ecosystem
Ability to lead security and privacy issues to resolution, preferably 
through an academic background in Informatics
Background in computer science and software engineering
Experience in global-standardization development
An understanding of the web industry and its market, practices, and 
product development cycles
Familiarity with up-to-date web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, Web 
APIs, and scripting
Experience with the development of open information technology standards 
and writing test cases for browser technologies is desired
Familiarity with specific security and privacy technologies and 
methodologies, including Web Authentication, identity management, 
cryptography, and privacy-preserving anonymization is desired
Experience in a similar global community and/or corporation
Ability to work remotely and effectively
A Team player with good communication / interpersonal / management skills
Human relations skills and the ability to build consensus among 
disparate groups
Strong writing skills required, with past experiences in editing 
technical specifications a plus
Good written and spoken competency in the working language of the W3C, 
i.e., English, as well as in Japanese
Knowledge and practical experience of other languages and cultures is a plus
Ability to travel internationally

The position is based at Shonan Fujisawa Campus of Keio University, 5322 
Endo, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. There will be regular international 
travel including to W3C Host sites, and regular remote work with Working 
Groups and the W3C Global staff.

To apply, please send a motivation letter, your resume or CV and (if at 
all possible) copies of your diplomas (including High School or 
equivalent) in electronic form to team-keio-position@w3.org.

Received on Thursday, 12 November 2020 18:25:14 UTC