Weebly (YC W07) Is Hiring Senior Back End Engineers
Weebly Engineers enjoy a unique opportunity to work with a wide array of technologies. Engineers are actively encouraged to explore different sectors of the tech stack and delve into specific areas of interest. As a Weebly Engineer you will have the freedom, and be supported by the entire team, to grow professionally.
Beyond professional development and practical experience with new technologies, Weebly Engineering gives you the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a real difference in the lives of our users. When you deploy an update to Weebly it can be used by millions of people in a single day. Your work can help Weebly users launch their dream business or fund a non-profit. Making a difference matters to us, and helping our users accomplish their goals is the most rewarding part about working on the Weebly Engineering.
You should be very familiar with: Multiple languages, but an expert in at least one object oriented and one procedural language. Relational databases, such as Postgres or MySQL. Caching mechanisms or NoSQL databases, such as Riak or Memcached. Async Processing.
Ideally, you'll: Have worked with large, distributed systems and networks extensively. Have experience with a number of different languages, and understand using the right tools for the given job. Be comfortable helping lead the direction of our core engineering and architecture. Help build strong development paradigms and release processes. Have a great understanding of software design principles. Not mind working fairly independently, but aren't afraid to ask for assistance.
You'll be able to: Have a meaningful impact on the company's future, and share in the rewards accordingly Create features quickly and without any red tape Work on a product that impacts millions of people Work in a fun, fast paced start-up environment Be on a smart team that gets a lot done
Perks: Competitive salary Stock options Employer-paid health care Employer match of retirement contribution up to the maximum allowed by law Company credit card Multiple large monitors, Aeron chair Electronically operated sit to stand desks Free food, drinks & snacks at the office (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by our professional chef) In-office gym, weekly yoga classes and massages Fun, get-things-done work environment -- work whenever you want, take days off whenever you want, as long as you're getting things done
Company:
Founded in 2007, Weebly is a complete platform that allows anyone to start and grow an online business with curated website templates, powerful ecommerce and integrated marketing. More than 40 million entrepreneurs around the world use Weebly to grow their customer base, fuel sales and market their idea. Designed for any entrepreneur who wants to reach a global audience, Weebly gives everyone the freedom to create a high quality site and store that works brilliantly across any device. Weebly offers a range of pricing options, including free and premium consumer plans, as well as enterprise offerings and is consistently the highest rated website building mobile app in the App Store and Google Play. Weebly is based in San Francisco and its investors include Sequoia Capital, Tencent Holdings, Baseline Ventures, Floodgate, Felicis, Ron Conway and Y Combinator.
http://careers.weebly.com/#633755
If you would like to learn more about the role, feel free to contact Michele (michele@weebly.com).