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Whether you are an Apple fanboy or Zune fanatic, you probably know that the Zune isn’t the most popular PMP out there.  Microsoft continually tries to strengthen the struggling device, but there is no use in trying to budge Apple’s iPod off their lofty throne.  Recently, Microsoft posted a job listing under the Zune, which leads many to believe that Microsoft is exploring the possibility of bringing Zune related software to your sexy HDTV.

In their concise listing, Microsoft talks about needing help to shape the future of entertainment and to do so, they need an experienced software designer “to help deliver great digital entertainment features into the living room, including on demand music and video.”  In addition, the listing goes on to say, “Experience with online services API development is a must, product will provide a rich online media experience delivering music and video from the cloud. A passion for UX and digital media is a must.”  The rest of the listing is about necessary qualifications. 

On the Zune team, part of them are responsible for working out actual hardware, while the other half of the team works on designing specialized software.  Obviously, the person who gets this job would be working with the software part of the Zune team to create a device or software for HDTV. 

Microsoft has a few choices in how they want to go about this, they can either add a feature to the Xbox 360, add something to the Zune, or create a totally new device compatible with both devices.  If the Apple TV comes to mind, I wouldn’t be surprised because that sounds like what they want to create. 

Hey, if you are a software designer looking for some new work, hit up Microsoft and see if you can the job.

Check out the Listing: [Microsoft] Via: [Slashgear]