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craigslist seeks JavaScript developers to:
imagine, design, implement, test, and roll out new features
ship code daily and see it loved (or hated) by millions
draw from and contribute to various open source projects
enjoy a tech-driven, laid-back, idealistic, fun-loving workplace
Required skills:
proficiency with JavaScript/jQuery/AJAX, CSS, CSS pre-processors (we use LESS!), HTML
deep understanding of front end web development and optimization
fluent in engaging, accessible, cross-browser, responsive web design
prolific troubleshooting and problem solving skills
well-grounded in basic UI/UX design principles
Experience with any of the following is beneficial, but not required:
Node.js
UI libraries and frameworks
large scale, big traffic, high performance websites
website security, cross-site scripting & other vulnerabilities
API design and maintenance
mobile app design, supporting mobile platforms
integrated mapping technologies
Linux/UNIX, Perl, Python, C/C
The ideal candidate:
self-motivated and highly productive
a data-driven problem solver
passionate about helping (and delighting) end users
loves learning and teaching others
passion for automation
makes teammates better
resourceful and adaptable
communicates effectively
empathetic and self-aware
loves craigslist
A sampling of the technologies we work with includes:
Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl
Python, Node.js, C/C
JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX
redis, SQLite
HTML, CSS, JSON, XML
craigslist offers:
an unusually philanthropic company mission and philosophy
a small team (50) of fun-loving, smart, interesting, idealistic people
non-garden-variety tech challenges at billion-page-view-per-day scale
a tech nirvana, free from VCs, MBAs, sales, marketing, biz dev, or pivoting
big company stability and benefits w/o the dysfunction and despair
competitive market rates for you free classifieds for humanity
craigslist benefits include:
100% paid (including eligible dependents) health and dental insurance
craigslist-provided health reimbursement account ($4K-$10K)
3-to-1 match on employee charitable donations (up to 10% of salary)
401(k) matching program (up to 6% of salary), with immediate vesting
4 weeks paid time off; 10 paid holidays
paid parental leave
commuting stipend (up to $360/month)
wellness stipend (up to $150/month)
mobile phone and at-home internet stipend (up to $250/month)
bike-friendly culture, in-office bicycle parking
healthy (vegan, vegetarian, omnivore) breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
SF HQ with 25' ceilings, all natural light, adjustable height desks, CoffeeBot 9000
Please note: This position is based in craigslist's San Francisco office. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
To apply, please reply with your plain text resume, a cover email which includes a summary of your technical strengths and interests, and JS DEV in the subject line. No attachments, please.
craigslist is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information, marital/domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer, genetic characteristics, or AIDS/HIV), mental/physical disability, national origin or ancestry (including language use and holding a driver's license granted under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), race and color, religion, creed, gender (including actual/perceived gender identity, expression, or transition, and transgender or gender non-conforming status), sexual orientation, weight, height, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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