Located in Palo Alto, California, meebo is a web-based instant messaging client that allows users to access their buddies from any computer with a web browser and an internet connection. It is web-native and requires no download – the goal is to deliver a rich, application-like experience in the web. meebo works with the AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Google Talk, Jabber and ICQ networks.
We’re seeking a bright, energetic, and dedicated team player who has strong, versatile computer science fundamentals who will be a core contributor to architecting, building, and scaling meebo’s backend. You will need strong skills in application and server-side development; experience and/or interest in designing and maintaining high-volume systems is a big plus. While the environment is fun and friendly, it’s really fast paced: schedules are measured in days not weeks and our team is obsessed with delivering the best user experience possible.
Responsibilities include:
* Architect and maintain a reliable backend system to support dynamic web frontend
* Assist in scaling and optimizing communication integration between frontend and backend
* Assist in testing and optimizing regularly scheduled releases
* Proactively recommend architecture changes and suggest new coding practices
* Collaborate with frontend programmers to optimize scalability and network efficiency
* Stay up-to-date with new technologies
The ideal candidate will have:
* 3-5+ years of C/C++ software development experience on Linux/Unix
* BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent)
* Phenomenal debugging principles (and perseverance)
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Previous experience with web server technologies, database fundamentals a big plus
* Experience/strong interest in high performance, scalable systems
* The ideal candidate will be a bright, logical team-player
meebo is an equal opportunity employer.
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