Saturday, July 30, 2011

[KITlist-Tech] Software Engineer, Web Application (Downtown Palo Alto, CA)

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Please feel free to contact HR Manager Kimberly Coleman directly, at 650-690-0730 or kimberly@tunein.com


TuneIn Engineering

We're solving new, challenging problems that are transforming an industry. We code highly scalable, cutting-edge solutions using various technologies, including C#, JavaScript/HTML5, Objective-C, Java, and C++, that target millions of users on every significant mobile platform and the web.

Our small, focused team develops practical yet elegant code with a minimum amount of "process." Every engineer has the opportunity to work on projects that will significantly impact our customers, broadcast partners or our company- likely all three!

We want passionate, analytical people with deep OO programming skills (any language) and experience with large-scale products.


Senior Developer, Web Application

As a key member of the web application engineering team, you will design build, and enhance TuneIn-branded products on a variety of platforms. This position is based in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities:

Build for scalability to handle millions of users, and optimize code for many platforms.
Create technical specifications and schedule estimates for new products, then execute from start to finish.
Convert wireframes, high fidelity comps or both to simple, efficient and functional code
Maintain and improve existing web applications.
Shape product strategy and direction by interacting directly with business owners and end users.
Target users on multiple devices (mobile, desktop, TV) in multiple locations using the smallest possible code footprint.
Break down and solve complex interaction and technical problems.
Contribute to development of APIs, which are used by thousands of partners worldwide.

Requirements:

Mastery of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and fluency with at least one underlying application development language such as: Java, C#, Python, Ruby or PHP.
Capacity to look beyond problem solving to discover first principles and common patterns, i.e., the ability to see the forest from the trees.
Effective writing and communication skills.
Easygoing, enthusiastic personality and a good sense of humor.
Ability to execute with minimal oversight while responding within an agile, collaborative team.
Minimum of 7+ years experience delivering popular consumer web applications.
College degree in CS- or significant coursework completed towards a CS or other technical degree from a top-tier university.
Healthy drive to test software and watch others do the same.
Passion for building great software.
Love of music, talk radio or both.

Nice to have experience:

Building web applications for platforms such as mobile, connected TV and Facebook.


More about TuneIn…

How We're Different
We have an unmatched breadth and depth of live audio content from everywhere in the world.

Opportunity
Imagine joining one of the great technology companies at an early stage, yet after it had already proven that users love its products, it had established a strong revenue stream and the market demand were global. With just a handful of employees, each person joining now can have a meaningful impact on the company and millions of users

Recent stats
#1 paid music app in iTunes U.S.
#1 paid music app in Amazon Appstore for Android
Within the top 5 music apps, both free and paid, in 45 countries
4-5 stars in iTunes, Android and Blackberry stores
50,000 stations from around the world
Content from 173 countries in 100 languages
Product is localized in 22 languages
TuneIn Radio powers over 100 products in several industry verticals

Benefits & Perks
Beyond the amazing career opportunity and fun team, TuneIn offers some nice perks:

Competitive salaries
Paid holidays and PTO
Free lunches, snacks and drinks
Several health insurance options, plus vision and dental
Downtown Palo Alto location in a renovated historic building directly across from the Cal Train station, blocks away from great cafes, restaurants and stores
Free parking in downtown Palo Alto
Interact with major players in the technology, music, sports, entertainment, mobile, automotive and consumer electronics industries
Listen to great music from our own product in the office
Indoor remote control helicopter flying
Midday cycling in sunny Palo Alto
Weekly group activities, like karaoke, Giants games, surfing, stand up paddling and regular happy hours at TuneIn and along University Avenue

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