Posted over 5 years ago

Overview As a developer here you’re responsible for Making Stuff Go. The job is tough to describe because it’s so broad, but historically it has included new product development from conception to implementation, high-volume and high-concurrency programming, and a MacGyver-like dedication to squashing bugs. We have a wide variety of projects and systems requiring various competencies, but in general the following skills will come in handy: Advanced proficiency with at least one scripting language like PHP or Python. Low-level language experience or production experience with multiple languages is a plus. Experience working on a large-scale system to make it faster, more scalable, and fault-tolerant. The ability to iterate and ship ideas quickly, with loose (at best) direction. A deep understanding of the Web including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’re comfortable with customer-facing roles including support and documentation. We’re serious about growing diversity in the tech industry. We want to build Automattic as an environment where people love their work and show respect and empathy to those with whom we interact. Diversity typically includes, but is not limited to, differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political and religious affiliation, socioeconomic background, cultural background, geographic location, disabilities and abilities, relationship status, veteran status, and age. To work on diversity means that we welcome these differences, and strive to increase the visibility of traditionally underrepresented groups. Read more about our dedication to diversity and inclusion. How to Apply Does this sound interesting? If yes, please write a cover letter telling us about yourself, and what you can contribute to the team, and send it to us along with a résumé. Proofread! Make sure you spell and capitalize WordPress and Automattic correctly. We are lucky to receive hundreds of applications for every position, so try to make your application stand out. If you apply for multiple positions or send multiple emails there will be one reply. Please ensure you answer the following questions in your cover letter. Applications without these questions answered will not be considered: Tell us some details about an interesting programming problem you’ve worked on. What made it interesting? How do you use our products or their competitors’? How would you improve one of them? What questions do you have for us?