Java / Ruby Application Engineer

OVERVIEW:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build out core application features for Kango's ground-breaking application doing development on the front end and middle tier.
• Learn about semantic search and teach us what you know about building great applications, scalable systems, and best practices.
• Iterate UI designs to take advantage of A/B testing results to greatly increase user engagement.
• Reports to the VP of Product Development

EXPERIENCE:

• You learn new languages and technologies quickly. That's why you love what you do. We do Java. We do Ruby on Rails. You already know one and can learn the other.
• Like us, you are hard working but also work smart with balance for families and things that matter. We're an experienced start up team. We work smart.
• You love a team that has people just as smart as you. You have a strong desire to be part of a something that changes how the world works.
• You have desire to be at an early stage company - you want to have ownership over a big part of what we do and have a stake and a say in Kango's future.
• You can work in Palo Alto - our office is at 654 High Street, right downtown, very close to Caltrain.
• You have two to five years experience.