MetaFilter Jobs posts tagged with software

Engineers (system, electrical, software)

garlic — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:07:50 -0800

Northrop Grumman is a leading defense contractor. The Rolling Meadows site produces RF Combat & Information Systems (including ASPIS, ALQ-162, Falcon Edge, AN/ALQ-155 upgrade), Electro-optical and Infrared countermeasures (EO/IR) (including AN/AAQ-24, AN/AAR-54) EO/IR targeting and Surveillance (including AN/AAQ-28 Litening and Night Hunter II) and land forces equipment (including the AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder and G/ATOR). Careers.northgrum.com has all of the job listings for the entire Northrop Grumman corporation, and has a decent search to limit the results to your field, or the location where you'd prefer to work. Currently the site I work at in Rolling Meadows, IL is looking to hire a wide range of people. We need Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers and Multi-Disciplined Engineers all within a wide range of experience and pay grades. Most of these jobs are available in RF Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM). Specifics on any of the available openings can be found at the above site. All of these jobs require the applicant to be able to obtain a secret clearance once hired. This means only U.S. citizens are eligible for these positions. I'm an EE at the company and just passing this info along. I'd be happy to talk as much as I can about what job positions would entail, but applications have to go through HR. Also, full disclosure -- I may be eligible for a bonus if I recommend experience engineers.

Technical Writer

Skyanth — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:33:14 -0800

For mBalance, a company developing SMS networking servers (routing, applications, storage, billing, etc.) Looking for a highly competent Technical Writer to produce and manage the product documentation of the mBalance products. The Technical Writer will interact directly with Engineers and process the existing R&D documentation of the TextPass products into end user documentation. The role requires a technical background and an expert knowledge of word processing tools such as MS Word. Required: * Native English language skills; * At least 3 years experience as technical writer, preferably in a software product environment; * Expert knowledge and experience of word processing, preferably MS Word; * Good knowledge and experience of graphic editing tools, preferably MS PowerPoint; * Proven ability to conform to company documentation style; * Solid technical background supported by technical training; * Proven ability to quickly grasp new technical information; * Experience with document management; * Professional attitude and eagerness to deliver high quality work; * Involvement in technical and commercial product document reviews. It's a great opportunity - cool company, growing very quickly, they know that documentation is a very important part of the process, nice people, good atmosphere. Plus, you'd become my colleague, and I am -as we all know- very good company. If you live outside of Amsterdam/the Netherlands but want to move here, I know the company helps out with the moving process (though I don't know to what extent - I didn't have to move myself). This is an in-house job based in Amsterdam. Telecommuting is possible to some extent; you'd have to be physically present part of the time, though. The above is a mix of my own input and the job description we have, by the way, and I typed it in under three minutes. So if it looks goofy, meh. :)

Software Engineer for Visualization/UI Work

blahblahblah — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:31:34 -0800

A brilliant friend of mine is running a small, venture-backed start-up in the Boston area, and is looking for a software engineer to help with the visualization and UI component for a medical imaging device that will be used during heart surgery. MetaFilter has always seemed a good place to find smart software folks, so I offered to post the description here. They are doing really amazing work that will save thousands of lives a year, I'd work for them if I had the technical skills. Without further delay, here it is: -- Rhythmia Medical is developing a sophisticated, swift and intuitive 3D visualization application. We are looking for a Software Engineer to play a leading role in the human interaction design of Rhythmia’s software system. If you are an outstanding C++ programmer, come join our team. As a Software Engineer at Rhythmia, you will lead the effort in building a 3D visualization application that will be used by physicians in real time during surgery. Requirements: • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline. • Extensive experience programming in C++ and/or Java. • Proficiency with both Windows and Linux programming environments. • Experience with graphics and 3D visualization • UI design experience is a plus. • Ability to work in an agile development environment • Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive Company Description: Rhythmia Medical is a Boston based start-up developing an innovative imaging system for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. The market for the treatment of arrhythmia is one of the fastest growing and most attractive opportunities in medicine. We are looking for bright individuals who are interested in making a high impact in a dynamic and exciting entrepreneurial environment. . The company has raised close to $10 million of financing from numerous investors including a leading industry VC. Rhythmia is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as well as a highly attractive stock option plan.

Software Engineer

tasty — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:50:23 -0800

Work at Yahoo! We're looking for a software engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to work in the Yahoo data mining group. Our team works on large scalable data mining systems. You should know perl, unix, and C++ and the usual CS stuff: algorithms, data structures, systems. We highly prefer you to have at least a couple years of experience and a computer science degree from a good school. Our projects have a big impact and we have a lot of fun here. We are located on the main campus in Sunnyvale, CA. Approximate salary is posted below (I don't like "depends on experience") based on what I see new hires are getting here but don't hold me to it since it's not set by me. Feel free to email with any questions too.

Senior Social Software Development Engineer

eoverstreet — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:38:58 -0800

Big impact. Fast-paced, energetic environment. Smart and talented people. Yes, you can have it all. At Telligent Systems, you create social software and communities for some of the world’s most well-known brands, empowered by the scope and flexibility only a small and nimble company can offer. As a Software Development Engineer on the Managed Experiences Team, you own the end-to-end development and ongoing innovations to clients’ managed communities, including the design and implementation of solutions, core back-end functionality (SQL, Business Layer and Data Access) and front-end feature (ASP.NET, AJAX, C#, Silverlight) development, and website testing and deployment – all on the Community Server platform. With your help, the team is poised to expand beyond our current managed communities, including Silverlight.net, ASP.net, IIS.net, and WindowsClient.net. You should have at least 3 years of experience shipping public facing websites using ASP.NET, C#, and SQL, be familiar with agile development methodologies, and hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering. As you will operate in a quick and collaborative setting, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to be an effective client partner and team player are all essential. You must be eager to work on the newest Microsoft technologies, including Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, and Silverlight, and – most importantly – you must be ready to join a team where you lead your creations from inception to launch in a matter of days and weeks, not months and years! Telligent offers competitive compensation, a fun and flexible work environment, and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) with company matching. We’re an equal opportunity employer and support workplace diversity. Ready to join the Managed Experiences team? Send your resume to Josh Ledgard at jledgard@telligent.com. We are accepting applicants from all over the U.S.

Lead Web Developer

kkenedy — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:37:10 -0800

Tesla Motors, a fast-growing start-up that is changing the way the world thinks about electric cars, is looking for a talented senior web developer and tech lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to come and take a great website to the next level. Strong PHP, LAMP experience required. Find more about the job here: http://www.teslamotors.com/learn_more/employment.php?id=613 You can apply through our website, or you can send a resume directly to me at kkenedy@comcast.net. (My personal email.) Tesla Motors does not work with outside recruiters, sorry.

Software Engineer (Sr., Jr., Whatevs)

cior — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:53:54 -0800

I work for a cool company. I want to share this space with a clever MeFite. We work at the San Francisco outpost of our e-commerce mothership back in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite having midwestern origins, our office culture is very west coast. On any given day a small handful of folks show up, make things together, become friends then go home -- leaving the typical politics, stress and overwork up to the folks back east. My coworkers are smart, humble, exceedingly competent and some of my closest friends. We're not a clique, none are hipsters and all have a smashing sense of humor and charm. Our engineers aren't shoved off into a dark hole to churn out software like typing monkeys. On the other hand, none of them are Jeebus or regarded as such. We don't feed egos, nor do we coddle the introverted. The pay is great, widely negotiable. The benefits are astounding, including quarterly profit bonuses and a health plan that'd render Michael Moore speechless. Our vacation days total in around 16/year for new hires, but we also work flex hours and can generally take every other Friday off. Check out the following job description, but know that we'd love to hear from Jr. Engineers as well. If you can't hit all of these requirements, so what. Throw your hat in and enjoy the result. Senior Software Engineers at Fry are charged with leading development efforts for engineering projects undertaken on behalf of our clients. This process consists of synthesizing functional and technical specifications to develop Web applications following Fry standards for coding, documentation, design, and security practices. Senior Software Engineers mentor Software Engineers to help them develop their skills and abilities. They collaborate and work closely with Project Managers, Development Managers, and System Architects. This position is integral to the success of the team and Senior Engineers must actively participate in both internal and external (client-facing) meetings. Qualified candidates will have experience/knowledge in:

Java and OO development best practices
Working from and creating UML specifications
System maintenance and monitoring processes
Change management and code deployment methodology
Systems integration
Managing multiple projects and deadlines
Delivering exceptional customer service
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Delegating work to others
Assessing the progress of development
Participating in code reviews
Have strong written and oral communication skills
Project scoping and estimation
Transactional systems (preferably commerce)

Required Educational and Experience qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
5+ years experience in: Object Oriented Development.
Very Strong experience in: Java Development; J2EE Application Servers; SQL and RDBMS
UNIX administration is also helpful
Must be extremely detail oriented.

Robotics software engineer (junior and senior)

olinerd — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:02:00 -0800

Join Bluefin Robotics! Be a member of dynamic, energetic software engineering team designing and developing state-of-the-art applications for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). You will work on software encompassing the full life-cycle of AUV operations, from embedded vehicle control code to GUI-based tools for planning and monitoring. We will consider both junior and senior candidates. Responsibilities include: 1) Designing, implementing and modifying next-generation AUV software 2) Being the lead software developer on projects requiring software expertise 3) Working with engineers from other departments including Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Operations Engineering on our AUV Systems Qualifications: 1) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or strong theoretical and practical computer experience 2) Excellent programming skills, particularly in C/C++ 3) Ability and desire to work in an energetic, multi-disciplinary environment with top-notch engineer 4) One or more of the following would be a plus: Linux; Windows; hardware experience; EE and/or ME experience 5) No prior experience with AUVs required When applying please put "Software job posting" or similar in the subject line.

Software Engineer, Algorithm Development

klacroix — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:27:52 -0800

CSPI's MultiComputer Division, based in Billerica, MA, supplies high-performance Linux cluster systems for a broad array of defense applications, including radar, sonar and surveillance signal processing. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team! Summary: You will be responsible for advanced signal processing algorithm development, algorithm design, library development and test. You will also be responsible for supporting proposal activities involving advanced signal processing and whitepaper generation. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, experienced Sr. Software Engineer with a strong understanding of signal processing and algorithm development and possess solid technical and organizational skills as well as an ability to implement complex technical plans. Requirements:  Masters degree in CS, EE or other engineering discipline and 6+ years of relevant technical experience.  Expertise in programming in C, C++ and DSP Assembly.  Excellent mathematical and analytical skills and working knowledge of signal processing with algorithmic implementation experience.  Familiarity with hardware, hardware-software integration, and debugging methodology.  Prior experience with UNIX/Linux or VxWorks operating systems. We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package, a flexible work environment and the opportunity to work with very talented colleagues to develop and deliver best-of-breed high-performance computer systems. To find out more about us, visit our web site at: www.cspi.com If you would like to join our team, please send your resume to: Klacroix@cspi.com EOE

Software Development Manager, Open Source for Microfinance

gconard — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:29:14 -0800

We are seeking to augment our current development team with a strong software development manager to oversee software development efforts within the Mifos Initiative. The Mifos Software Development Manager will oversee a small team of staff developers and coordinate with external developers – contract and volunteer – as well as the Mifos program management team to build a world-class platform for microfinance. This position reports to the Director of the Mifos Initiative. The ideal candidate will have extremely strong technical skills, experience managing developers, a solid focus on customer-facing requirements, and familiarity with open source software development and agile development methodologies. This is a hands-on position; the software development manager will be expected to work in the code as well as at a management and strategic level. Essential Job Functions: • Actively engage with the Mifos code base; write code, tests, and review code from other internal and external contributors • Manage software developers on the Mifos team • Act as primary contact between software development team and other teams on the Mifos Initiative; work with program management team to drive technical solutions to functionality and other technical requirements in the software • Set technical priorities for Mifos in cooperation with other developers, Mifos management, and program management and business managers • Understand user requirements and translate to technical requirements • Drive architectural discussions and decisions for key strategies and functionality (such as hosted model, front-end interfaces, and reporting functionality) • Define and drive requirements for software development infrastructure; work with program management to get that infrastructure built • Key contributor to overall Mifos vision and roadmap • Drive overall software development strategy and key tactics to achieve the vision • Co-owns (with program management) core technical features such as security • Manages software development contractors; works closely with program management to identify, vet, and acquire software development contractors Requirements and Skills: • 5+ years experience writing code as a software developer using object oriented techniques; demonstrated ability to ship • Experience managing other developers strongly preferred • Experience with (and fondness for) test-driven development and agile development practices (short iterations, extensive automated testing, pair programming, continuous integration) • Superb technical skills from code to architecture; 3 years of experience with Java/J2EE (preferably) or C++ enterprise applications. Experience with Struts, Hibernate and MVC design pattern highly desired. • Ability to quickly earn respect and credibility with super smart software developers • A passion for elegant code • Experience with development on open source projects strongly preferred • Ability and interest in engaging in functional and strategy discussions; strong capacity to take on a wide variety of technical and non-technical challenges • Strong focus on end user experience • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to move from deep technical discussions through functional discussions to strategic conversations with ease • Exposure to low bandwidth environments and developing countries helpful. • Passion for the mission of Grameen Foundation and the Mifos Initiative • Willingness to travel internationally and domestically. • Fluency in English required. To learn more about the Mifos Initiative, visit http://www.mifos.org and http://mifos.sourceforge.net. This position will be based at Grameen Technology Center in our Seattle offices. To apply, send resume and cover letter to mifos-jobs@grameenfoundation.org. No calls please. GRAMEEN FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Movable Type Expert Needed

thewhynotgirl — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:55:31 -0800

I need someone who knows movable type like the back of their hand and can write me out step by step instructions for simple movable type questions, such as: If I use a three-column template from http://www.thestylearchive.com ... how do I customize the right-hand column so that I can toss my html code into that column? Or exactly what do I click if using SmartFtp? They have what looks like a great visual tutorial, but by step #2 the visual is different from what I downloaded and the tutorial is just speeding along! I have reached a point where I would rather look stupid and pay someone to stop me rather than just keep being stupid with no end in sight! So! I'd like to be able to email you simple questions like that from time to time and know that you will have the right answer easily. There are other programs whose help files frustrated me, although I "get it" quite easily once someone shows me ... so a big plus would be if you felt confident that you could read the manual on other, unfamiliar, software programs and extract the answers for me as well. I think they'll usually all be "duh!" questions like the example. As for pay, I'm open to your suggestions, but think being able to pay you via paypal, per question or time period or page or whatever would work best. Thanks for reading!

Software Engineer (Open Source)

matildaben — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:04:45 -0800

As an Open Source Software Engineer, you will be responsible for creating business applications using PHP, Perl, PostgreSQL, and HTML. Must have the ability to take a project through the entire Software Development Life Cycle; including deployment to production. This position requires strong PHP skills in both object-oriented and procedural programming (emphasis on object-oriented). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Create robust, extensible web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Review/create technical specifications. Review functional specification and work with the project team to provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the business. • Manage work on an ongoing basis to ensure target, on-time delivery and provide continuous improvement and updates. • The ability to write clear technical specifications and to explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, and independent problem solving abilities are required. • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, taking project from specification to end user acceptance. Must have a proven record of delivering software products. QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years of experience creating web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices and Model, View, Controller paradigm. • Proficient in SQL and understanding of relational database and schema creation. • Commitment to quality, customer service and teamwork. • Technical skills: PHP, PostgreSQL, Object-oriented programming, MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, Smarty templating system (or other similar template system), SQL, XML, SOAP, Linux (shell scripting with Perl and basic understanding of Linux tools), and Apache web server (basic configuration knowledge). • Experience with networking and web technologies including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP is a plus. • Experience working with Java, C#, or other pure object-oriented language a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field. HouseValues is the nation’s leading provider of Web-based marketing solutions for real estate professionals. Based in Kirkland, the company was recently named one of Washington’s ‘Best Places to Work’ by Washington CEO magazine, and was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as not only the fastest growing technology company in Washington state, but the ninth fastest-growing technology company in North America. Join an energetic group of technology professionals who are focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers nationwide. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in a positive, fast-paced environment, where your experience, creative thinking and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded.

Site Reliability Engineer at Google

astrobrights — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:27:58 -0800

Are you part ace coder, part adrenaline junkie? Do you have a knack for seeing a problem and immediately discerning the likely solution? Maybe you have been coding for years, are bored with the old design-build-review-test-ship-repeat routine, and yearn for some faster-paced challenges? Or perhaps you are a seasoned software engineer who is also a genius at jockeying networks and administering UNIX clusters. We are looking for top-notch, thrill-seeking Software Engineers to join the Google.com Engineering team. Google.com Engineers are in the thick of everything involved with keeping Google running, from code-level troubleshooting of service anomalies to safeguarding the availability of our most popular services; from monitoring and response to building new automation infrastructure to balancing the desire for change management with the need for stability. All team members must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, fluency in coding, good communication skills and most of all enthusiasm for tackling the complex problems of scale which are uniquely Google. We tackle challenging, novel situations every day, and work with just about every other engineering and operations team at Google in the process. In this role you will need: * Expertise in coding, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. * Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment. * Strong understanding of IP networking, including the ability to analyze network behavior, performance and application issues using standard tools like tcpdump. Required Skills/Qualifications: * BA/BS in Computer Science, MS or PhD is preferred. * 0-15 years experience. * 3+ years developing web-based applications. * Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis. * Fluency in one or more of: C, C++, Java. * Fluency in one of more of: Shell, PHP, Perl or Python. * Ability to handle periodic on-call duty, as well as out-of-band requests. * Solid working knowledge of UNIX, preferably Linux. * Tack-sharp analytical abilities. * A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. * Fluent written communication and unusual verbal agility are strong assets. * SQL experience a plus, MySQL a plus. * Experience leading short projects involving outside teams is a plus.

PHP Web Developer

ijoshua — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:37:10 -0800

PHP Web Developer
Nucleus Medical Art/ParticleWeb Services

Nucleus Medical Art (our parent company) is located in Kennesaw, Georgia (about 20 minutes north of Atlanta). In business since 1997, we currently have 24 employees; composed of medical illustrators, sales and marketing people, developers, and support staff. Our parent company’s primary pursuit is the creation and sale of high-quality, best-of-breed medical illustrations for the legal, healthcare, and publishing markets.

ParticleWeb Services was created in February of 2003 and is a subunit of Nucleus Medical Art that specializes in the design and development of high-quality web-based applications for clients from all industries. The creation of the ParticleWeb business has allowed us to take our more than eight years of experience in creating high-quality, data-driven web presences and offer that to outside clients. Demand for those services has now surpassed the ability of our existing employees to fill, so we’re currently looking for additional help.

More importantly, we have launched a brand new web application in a booming industry that is currently under-served. We have a strong need for able PHP developers to help us keep up with demand for feature additions and customizations to this new application. Consequently, we have an immediate position open for an individual who meets the following requirements to perform the following responsibilities.

Requirements

Three or more years of web site development experience, with demonstrably solid PHP skills
Experience creating database-driven sites that are maintainable and cleanly implemented
Ability to develop both PHP and HTML in a plain text editor, without WYSIWYG tools
Confident, capable, and pleasant communicator with company clients and other employees
Experience assessing a task, formulating an approach to completing the task, and implementing the solution
Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
Willing to become a permanent, full-time, onsite employee during ordinary business hours
Willing to work on an Apple workstation with Apple-compatible tools (BBEdit, TextWrangler, MacSFTP, Safari, etc.)
Apple workstation, Apple XServe, and Red Hat Linux experience a plus

Responsibilities

Development and extension of a set of existing web-based applications based on LAMP
Development of new and existing static and database-driven web sites, both internally and for outside clients
Interfacing with outside clients to create proposals, gather input, and make deliveries
Telephone follow up with ParticleWeb customers about outstanding proposals
Telephone follow up with ParticleWeb customers about outstanding design and site approvals
Other duties as assigned

Compensation

Salary based on experience, references, and portfolio
Health benefits offered
Optional Cafe Plan available
Simple IRA available with annual corporate optional contribution
10 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick/personal days during first year
Continuing education program
A great team spirited work environment

Some of Our Externally-Available Sites

How To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list via email
Send links to currently available online work samples, if available, with submission
All submissions and applications will be kept confidential
Be prepared to show original example source code if invited to interview
Interviews will be scheduled beginning in October
No calls please

Software Developer

ersatzkat — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:00:41 -0800

MAXjet Airways, Inc. is a new international airline providing an exceptional service experience for business class travelers between the U.S. and the U.K. MAXjet offers numerous opportunities to work for an international airline at our headquarters based at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia. MAXjet seeks employees to join our team but only those who demonstrate a passionate service orientation and a drive to help out regardless of your position. In exchange we offer competitive salary and benefits and a culture that values employee contributions. The developer is tasked with helping deploy an airline reservation system under the guidance of the system architect. Airline application experience is not necessary but is definitely an asset. Requirements • Strong experience in Java EE architecture and development; • Experience using Struts, JSTL, Spring, Hibernate, and Velocity; • Experience using Javascript, AJAX, CSS, and HTML; • Experience with SOA based architecture, Web Services, and ESB. • XML/XSL knowledge; • Familiarity with Open Source tools; • Proficiency in Linux/*nix; • Knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, and Blue Titan are preferred; • SQL knowledge is required, with MySQL expertise preferred

Quality Assurance Scientist

Jikido — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:01:53 -0800

Schrödinger, a technology leader specializing in software solutions for life science research and development, has an outstanding opportunity for a position in software QA in our Portland office. * Design, develop, and implement system test plans and procedures * Provide clear and detailed bug tracking status to development teams, and summary reports to management * Maintain personal QA test environment and supporting test data * Review product documentation * BS/BA or Masters in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Physics * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Familiarity with various flavors of UNIX (Linux, IRIX, AIX, etc.), and MS Office tools * Ability to work independently * Finely tuned problem-solving skills * Ability to execute repetitive tasks without loss of thoroughness * Ability to thrive in a teamwork-rich environment