Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Job opening - Sr. Software Engineer at Demand Media (Santa Monica, CA)

Please use the following link to apply  to this posting: http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?aj=o7dlWfwl&s=StackOverflow


Demand Media (NYSE:DMD) informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 100 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. Join the company that is shaping the future of media – how it’s created, consumed and shared!



We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is as diverse, adventurous and open-minded as the content we create for the world. We encourage all of our employees to learn and grow personally and professionally so they can assume greater responsibilities and advance their careers.



We’re looking for ambitious, driven, self-starters who want to be on the leading edge of innovation i! n online media and technology. This position is located in Santa Monica, CA.



Position Overview



Are you the engineer your peers go to with their hardest problems when they’re stumped? Then you’re the only kind we hire. That’s one of the secrets to LIVESTRONG.COM’s explosive growth to become the largest food and fitness site on the web, with over 13 million monthly visitors. Come see what it’s like to take on high-impact projects every day on a high traffic site, in an environment buzzing with smart people who understand and respect what you do. We combine the stability and resources of a successful company with the relaxed atmosphere of a startup and the mindset to stay agile as we grow.  Got an idea for how to do things better? We want to hear it today and implement it this week. Got a question about a new high scalability technology? Walk a few desks over and ask an expert who’s used it in real li! fe.



The ideal candidate will have at least 5! years of professional experience developing web software.  However, if you don't have quite that much job experience but are confident you have the desired skills, please submit your resume anyway.  We’re good at recognizing potential, and we love giving brilliant people the opportunity to learn and grow with us.



Desired Skills:



• Extensive experience developing web LAMP applications using PHP 5


• Solid understanding of OO programming


• Strong foundation in MySQL & relational databases


• Experience working in a high traffic, high performance web environment a big plus


• A passion to learn, do, and grow



If making a difference in the world while working with fascinating technologies is your idea of fun, you’ll love working at LIVESTRONG.COM. You’ll work on new features and enhancements for the site, and the APIs that p! ower LIVESTRONG.COM mobile Android and iOS applications, including the MyPlate iPhone application which was recently ranked #1 in the ‘Health & Fitness’ category in Apple's app store, and the MyQuitCoach quit smoking application that’s saving peoples’ lives every day.



• Learn from a team of industry veterans with experience working on the web's most popular sites


• Pair Programming sessions with experienced engineers to exchange ideas and learn.


• Challenge Yourself with exciting projects in a fast-paced, high traffic environment.


• Open Source friendly


• Exposure to exciting new platforms like Android and iOS development, and high scalability technologies


• Growth and Leadership opportunities for hard working, proactive team members.


• Make a Difference as you watch your work change the lives of others



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