The Anniversary of the First Text Message
This week marks the anniversary of the very first text message, sent on December 3, 1992, with the simple greeting: "Merry Christmas." UK software engineer Neil Papworth sent this historic message from a computer to a colleague's mobile Orbitel 901 handset, unknowingly launching a new era of digital communication that continues to evolve with smartphones and AI.
As we head into December, it's a perfect time to reflect on how communication technology has transformed the job search process. DMs, virtual interviews, and digital newsletters are just a few of the tech-based tools that enable modern career advancement. If a single text message could spark a revolution in connectivity, imagine what one job application could do for your career.
Oldschool communication. (Gif via Giphy.com)
The News
Looking for tech community gatherings before the end of the year? Check out this roundup of 32 virtual and in-person events in December.
- AI regulation in Philly is coming. Here’s what it could mean for city technology.
- Bolstered by a $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, Maryland HBCU Morgan State University is building its own AI to become a "complete smart campus."
- Speech therapists are using AI to cut paperwork and have more time for kids.
- "Critical minerals," the rare resources behind EVs, chips, and defense tech, have startups racing to reshape how they’re sourced.
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The Jobs
Greater Philly
- PACT is seeking a Manager, Entrepreneurial Programs.
- Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd is looking for a Systems and Database Engineer.
- Perpay is hiring a Senior Data Scientist.
- Proscia needs a Software Engineer, Life Sciences.
- FreedomPay is seeking a Software Engineer II – Gateway.
DC + Maryland
- Leidos in Bethesda is hiring a Software Developer.
- University of Maryland in College Park is seeking an IT Software Engineer.
- Peraton in Annapolis Junction is looking for a Junior Product Software Engineer.
- Vantor in DC needs a Software Engineer.
- Geico has a listing for a hybrid Staff Software Engineer (Backend) – Billing Platform.
Pittsburgh
- Gusto is hiring a Principal Software Engineer – Payroll.
- Upstart is looking for a Software Engineer.
- Mission Systems is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer.
- PNC is hiring a Software Engineer Sr-Pandas, Numpy, PySpark.
- TeleTracking needs a Data Engineer II.
Remote
- Zoom is hiring a remote Senior Front-End Engineer.
- Stryker is seeking a remote Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer.
- Motion Recruitment has a listing for a Principal Product Manager.
- Nethermind needs a remote Tech Lead.
- DropBox is seeking a remote Desktop Sync Software Engineer.
Remember, even a tiny message can change the game.
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