[JOB OPP] Re: Programming Job in Cambridge MA

Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:14:05 -0500
From: Jeff Knerr 
To: job-opps@cs.swarthmore.edu
Subject: [JOB OPP] Re: Programming Job in Cambridge MA
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 >> I'm now working at a small but recently profitable computational
 >> advertising startup in Cambridge MA, Adverplex, and we're looking to
 >> hire some people.  The company is about 20 people, and I've been here
 >> three months.  I like it a lot.  I've put our two current job postings
 >> below, but we're also looking for a front end developer.
 >> 
 >> 
 >> Who We Are:
 >>  
 >>   Adverplex is an innovative web incubator in Cambridge's Kendall
 >>   Square. We're at the cutting edge of computational advertising
 >>   thanks to our team of exceptional engineers, researchers, and
 >>   analysts. We leverage algorithms, combinatorial optimization,
 >>   probability theory, and data mining to connect the right users to
 >>   the right websites.
 >>  
 >>   Adverplex has incubated some of the Boston area's fastest growing
 >>   companies. We're currently working on some big new projects, and
 >>   need talented people to help them blossom.
 >> 
 >> Things You'll Love About Adverplex:
 >> 
 >>     * An entrepreneurial environment that promotes creative thinking &
 >>       intellectual curiosity.
 >>     * Challenging, engaging work on the forefront of computational
 >>       advertising.
 >>     * Convenient location in the heart of Kendall Square.
 >>     * A passionate, diverse team with broad skills and interests.
 >>     * Frequent company outings, lunches, and parties.
 >>     * Competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a fun work
 >>       environment.
 >>     * We're not just another VC-backed start-up--we're a profitable,
 >>       growing company with a proven track record of success.
 >> 
 >> Open Positions:
 >> 
 >>   Software Engineer (Product/Web Development)
 >>   Cambridge, MA, United States
 >> 
 >>   [Note: this is what I do]
 >> 
 >>   Adverplex is hiring smart, self-motivated engineers to contribute to
 >>   several growing consumer websites.
 >>  
 >>   We're looking for someone who loves getting their hands dirty with
 >>   everything from application logic to core infrastructure to
 >>   front-end A/B testing. We build new businesses all the time, so our
 >>   ideal candidate is an engineer who doesn't want to get
 >>   pigeon-holed--you love the challenges of building new ventures, and
 >>   have the technical knowledge to move effortlessly between layers of
 >>   a system.
 >>  
 >>   Who You Are:
 >> 
 >>     * You have a Bachelor's in Comp Sci or significant development
 >>       experience.
 >>     * You're fluent in at least two programming languages (Python,
 >>       Ruby, Perl, PHP, etc).
 >>     * You have a solid working knowledge of relational databases &
 >>       SQL.
 >>     * You have the flexibility and self-motivation to thrive in a
 >>       dynamic start-up culture.
 >>     * You want the work you do to actually have an impact on the
 >>       company's bottom line.
 >>     * You don't want to just push buttons--you want the freedom to
 >>       explore ideas and create interesting solutions to complex
 >>       problems.
 >>     * You have passions and interests outside of work - you aren't
 >>       just your job.
 >> 
 >> 
 >> 
 >> 
 >>   Software Engineer (Tools/Automation)
 >>   Cambridge, MA, United States
 >> 
 >>   Adverplex is hiring smart, self-motivated engineers to contribute to
 >>   our state-of-the-art optimization and analytics platform.
 >>  
 >>   We're more interested in intelligence, resourcefulness, and strong
 >>   CS fundamentals than any particular skill-set. We love finding
 >>   experienced Python coders, but we also enjoy helping programmers
 >>   from other backgrounds take the dynamic language plunge.
 >>  
 >>  
 >> Who You Are:
 >> 
 >>     * Bachelors in Computer Science or significant development
 >>       experience
 >>     * Fluency in at least two programming languages
 >>     * Good knowledge of relational databases and SQL
 >>     * Enthusiasm for dynamic start-up culture
 >>     * Ability to dive in, figure out what needs to be done, and do it
 >>     * Extra credit: Python, MySQL, HTML/CSS
 >> 
 >> 
 >> If you're interested in any of these, please let me know:
 >> 
 >>   jeff@alum.swarthmore.edu
 >> 
 >> Jeff Kaufman '08
 >> 
 >> PS: Please don't be put off by the adverplex.com website: it's about
 >>     two years old and mostly irrelevant to what we do now.  The work
 >>     we do is generally through industry specific websites (one for
 >>     cars, one for insurance, one for daily deals, ...) so the main
 >>     website hasn't been much of a priority.  Now that we're looking at
 >>     hiring a bunch more people, we're in the middle of a redesign so
 >>     that we can present ourselves more accurately.
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