Product Engineer
May 6th, 2010
We are looking for a Product Engineer, which might mean nothing to most people, except to the person we are looking for. The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Writes code that meets specifications. Develops software applications and tools. Implements activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of Web-based application development. Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems; familiarity with at least one “dynamic langauge,” such as Ruby or Python; familiarity with at least one functional programming language, such as Scheme or Haskell. Expertise in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at regular intervals. Operates within the context of approved methods.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Position requires a minimum of 2 years of product engineering experience.
Technically candidates should have deep expertise in client-side Web technologies, including Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, across all major browser platforms. The ideal candidate will also have server-side expertise in a language such as Ruby, Erlang, or Python, in combination with expert-level skills in C/C++ or Java. Additional language experience in other languages, especially Lisp, Scheme, or Haskell is desired. Experience working with working with relational databases (ex: Postgres, MySQL), document databases (ex: CouchDB) or distributed hash-based solutions (ex: MongoDB, Cassandra, Tokyo Cabinet) is helpful.
E-mail cover letters and resumes to: hr@borderstylo.com
STATUS:
Full-Time
Application Instructions
Thank you for checking out our current job openings.
If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume, a brief intro about yourself (personality, ideologies, hobbies), and your recent work experience to hiring@borderstylo.com
Hint: Most important to us is a good cover letter. We have a few members who didn’t have a CV, but wrote really inspiring e-mails.