The HTML5 Version Of Skype Coming

Slightly more than 6 months ago, Microsoft has finalized the acquisition of Skype for a total of $8.5 billion. Now, a recent job posting by the software giant has revealed that Microsoft has some big plans for the popular VOIP service or more specifically, the web version of Skype.

According to sources, at least 4 job ads titled “Skype for Browsers” are looking for software engineers with a “real world experience developing HTML5 UI’s including rich interaction based on JavaScript.”

Team Rendezvous at Skype is looking for passionate, team-oriented and self-motivated Quality Engineer (QE) to help us bring Skype experience on to the Web.

To be successful, you need to demonstrate ability to learn fast, the passion and to get things done. We value high quality standards and team spirit.

Although not much is known, it was rumored that Microsoft plans to go beyond that, integrating Skype in the next generation of its products, including Xbox Next and Windows phone 8.

Timeframe remains a mystery.

[Via: ArsTechnica]