Server Developer (Tools and Analytics)
Skyfire is an exciting venture-backed innovator in mobile web browsing. Skyfire browser is the only mobile browser to deliver both the speed and media-rich experience similar to the PC browser. For the first time, you can access and interact with any web site built with any web technology – Flash, Ajax, QuickTime, Java – an industry first.
We're looking for the best and brightest people with a passion for technology that changes people’s lives. Help us shape the future of mobile browsing and contact us today.
Position: Server Developer (Tools and Analytics)
Job Description
Skyfire is looking for a talented server developer to join our growing team! This is a terrific opportunity to participate in the development of an application platform to deliver rich media web services to millions of mobile customers. The primary job focus will be to spearhead data analysis and performance tuning for Skyfire services.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and develop Skyfire's internal tools for data mining and business intelligence
- Use algorithmic techniques for data classification, retrieval and diagnostics
- Selection and integration of open source components and libraries, third party tool selection for rapid application development
- Utilize and evangelize best of breed programming techniques including design patterns, re-usable and modular development
Required Skills
- Demonstrated track record of developing, shipping and supporting server applications and services
- Focused experience developing applications and tools related to data retrieval, search or data mining.
- Ability to quickly master new technologies and push the envelope for performance and reliability
- Defensive coding ability accompanied with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- In-depth debugging skills; ability to reach out and use team strengths to solve problems
- Ability to work in small collaborative teams and have a great passion for performance
- Can-do spirit and a great sense of humor
Required Experience
At least 5 experience of extensive C/C++ and/or Java development. Experience in building, shipping and maintaining high performance tools and services to mine large data sets. Demonstrable use of object oriented development, database and schema design, application frameworks (design and implementation), memory management, file I/O, concurrency, multithreading. Experience in Hadoop processing is a big plus.
Education: BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline and experience
Compensation: DOE Plus Stock
Location: Mountain View, CA (Downtown-Castro Street)
To see Skyfire in action, check out our web site: www.skyfire.com
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Skyfire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, medical condition, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.