Sorry to extend this thread. I am just going to point out the obvious. It is ok to post job listings on this list but they should either be in Seattle or be highly vouchable from somebody on this list. Ideally they should be both.
I would not extend the Seattle-only policy to general job-searching discussions, where folks might want Seattle-focused perspective on other markets. Regarding North Carolina I went to school there, and the Research Triangle in particular has lots of assets, but it ain't even a bit like Seattle. On Jul 25, 2009, at 10:44 AM, David Goldsmith <[email protected]> wrote: This is the same - verbatim - solicitation I spammed the list about around a week or two ago; the fact that it's verbatim and that it contains certain "red flags" (pointed out by other respondents) makes me a little suspicious. FWIW, DG Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:39:24 -0700 From: Brian Lane <[email protected]> Subject: [SEAPY] Fwd: Python Jobs - The Best Companies ARE Still Hiring - Please pass the word To: A group of Python users in Seattle <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 This came in this afternoon. Sorry for some of the formatting, it appears to be a html email :/ It does sound like they are having trouble finding Python developers, which may mean more perks :) Brian - -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Python Jobs - The Best Companies ARE Still Hiring - Please pass the word Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:16:21 -0700 From: Nanci Cronk <[email protected]> To: Brian Lane <[email protected]> Hi Brian, I was doing some networking and came across your name as a highly respected Open Source professional. I?m hoping you can help me out. Even if you are not seeking a new job at this time, I wanted to fill you in on these cool, mid- to senior-level *_Degreed Engineer_* openings. These are all *_PERM/DIRECT-HIRE (not Contract)_* openings and if you aren?t interested/available, I would ask that you _please take a moment to pass this info along to any of your friends/colleagues who have this type of background_. In this day and age, you never know who may be forced to make a change tomorrow, who may have family in these parts of the country, or who may just want to get his/her engines revving again with a cool new opportunity ? so your help to get this info into the hands of fellow Open Source professionals is appreciated. Once the info is in the right hands, your buddies can give me a call if they want more of the juicy details!! *_Philadelphia, PA Open Source Architect/Developer (4 immediate openings)_*_:_ We?re seeking highly educated software engineering professionals (_Masters or PhD in Computer Science preferred_) with _at least 3 years of professional and current hands-on PYTHON programming experience in an open source, large-scale, distributed computing environment_. We?re seeking someone out of a scalable, high-volume environment (someone who has experience designing at least one large-scale system that has operated on greater than 20 servers). We want someone who has experience writing clean code ? using source control and change management tools, ideally in an Agile environment. And we need someone who has experience in and passion for solving giant ?puzzles?, perhaps someone with statistics or algorithms experience and who has a great attitude for teamwork and company spirit. If you enjoy working on high volume platforms, architecting solutions to large scale problems, writing clean code, and working to build a company from the ground up then we may be interested. We offer our brilliant minds competitive compensation, EQUITY, a work-hard, play-hard, fun work environment with flexible hours, free food and a best-of-breed product. This is a very well-funded VC-backed startup with amazing potential - think Google or Amazon a few years back. This is too good to pass up!! *_Charlotte_**_, NC_**_ Python Backend Developer (2 openings over the next 3 months):_* Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (BSCS, MSCS only) from an accredited university is a MUST and 2+ years of commercial and current Python server-side development experience is required. You'll need to be able to point us to an actual, active and functioning link to your code in order to be considered for this opening. Strong database experience with PostgreSQL and strong XHTML web templating/Cheetah experience along with a strong passion for and understanding of Open Source and UNIX architecture. This position is in a Microsoft-free environment, developing on OSX and deploying on Linux. Our client is a steadily growing, Charlotte, NC-based commercial software development firm (they are a product company, not a consulting or services company). You'll be doing full life cycle development (analysis, design, architecture, development, testing, etc). And your creative ideas and input are not only valued here - they are required!! You won't be just a number here - we want and need your energy and your ideas to make our products even better! Again, even if you aren?t interested, PLEASE take a moment to pass this info along to any other Open Source Developers/Architects you know. Maybe you can help out one of your buddies ? call it career karma! *** NOTE: Unfortunately, *_NO SPONSORSHIP_* candidates can be considered at this time. Some relocation assistance is available for the Pennsylvania openings. But for our Charlotte client, they require someone already local to NC (or maybe a short relocation from VA or SC). Unless you are a strong match to the above, with current hands-on Python/Open Source development and architecture experience and at minimum a Bachelor?s Degree, we won?t be able to reply to you immediately. We will, however, keep your resume on file as future openings arise if it is determined you are not a fit for the current openings. Thank you, Nanci Cronk Account Executive/Executive Recruiter IT and Engineering Staffing Practice The Maven Group LLC 1.800.343.6612 ext 105 Toll-Free 1.469.361.2499 Dallas Direct Line [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ** A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business **
