Lisp/Python programmers (among others) wanted

[Tech HR]

Smart Charter Inc. is a dynamic new startup company whose goal is to
revolutionize the charter jet industry.  If you are looking for a stable
9-5 job, look elsewhere.  If you are ready for a challenging
ground-floor opportunity with significant upside potential you've come
to the right place.  We are not your typical dotcom.  We have a
razor-sharp focus on an existing multi-billion-dollar market.  We also
have the connections and the technical expertise we need to
revolutionize an industry.  If that sounds like something you'd like to
be part of, drop us a line.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Web developer: We are a principally a LAMP shop with P=Python, with some
of our more advanced development currently taking place using Common
Lisp.  We are more interested in brains and motivation than formal
credentials, though a degree in CS can't hurt.  But if we have to choose
between a passionate high school dropout and and an apathetic Ph.D.
we'll take the dropout.  If your main expertise is Java you are probably
not a good fit.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Windows developer: Although we are primarily a Linux shop, we have to
interface with some existing Windows legacy applications whose vendors
may or may not be cooperative.  We need someone who is a wizard at
reverse-engineering Windows applications and data file formats, and
building interfaces to them by whatever means necessary.

System administrator: Our production environment is currently Linux, but
we also have OS X and Windows machines at the corporate office.  Ideally
we'd like to find someone with experience in all three environments, but
if we have to choose we would prefer Linux expertise over the other two.

Senior applications developer: Our advanced applications work is
currently being done in Common Lisp, but that could change depending on
who we find to fill this position.  If you are the sort of person who
has always wanted an opportunity to prove that Haskell or OCaml is the
Best Way to write software, this could be your chance.  But CL is
currently our first choice.

These four positions do not necessarily have to be filled by four
distinct people.  A breadth of experience and expertise is highly
desirable.  A passion for flying wouldn't hurt either.

Smart Charter is located in the Los Angeles area.  Telecommuting
is a possibility, but would not be our first choice.

Contact us at tech-hr at smartcharter dot com.
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Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers (Los Angeles)

[Tech HR]

http://www.smartcharter.com/jobs.html
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Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

[Tech HR]

http://www.smartcharter.com/jobs.html

Smart Charter Inc. is a dynamic new startup company aiming to 
revolutionize the purchase and sale of private aviation services. If you 
are ready for a challenging ground-floor opportunity with significant 
upside potential you've come to the right place. We are not your typical 
dotcom. We have a razor-sharp focus on an existing multi-billion-dollar 
market. We are well funded, and have the connections and the technical 
expertise we need to revolutionize an industry.

We are looking for people who are highly motivated and passionate about 
their work, and able to produce high quality code within a fast paced 
development environment.

We are hiring for the following positions:

   €  Senior software engineer -- Ideal candidate would have significant 
development experience, possibly an advanced degree in computer science 
or related field, experience developing planning & scheduling or 
operations software using linear programming and heuristic search 
methods. Proficiency in multiple languages including (but not limited 
to) C++, Python and Common Lisp would also be desirable.

   €  Windows software engineer -- This person will be responsible for 
integrating elements of our products into multiple existing Windows 
applications. An ideal candidate would have experience in development 
for the PC platform, in multiple tool suites, including Visual 
Studio.net Useful skills include the ability to work within existing 
interfaces, protocols, and code structures and to work with extensively 
with database applications.

   €  Web developer, senior web developer, system administrator -- Our 
website is currently a LAMP appication with P=Python. We are looking for 
bright motivated people who know or are willing to learn Python and/or 
Linux, Apache and MySQL system administration skills. (And if you want 
to convince us that we should switch over to Postgres, we're willing to 
listen.)

We are more interested in smarts, passion, and a willingness to learn 
new things than specific credentials. If you are interested in joining 
us drop us a line at: tech-hr at smartcharter.com
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

[Tech HR]

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> On Feb 26, 6:32 am, Tech HR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Our
> > website is currently a LAMP appication with P=Python. We are looking for
> > bright motivated people who know or are willing to learn Python and/or
> > Linux, Apache and MySQL system administration skills. (And if you want
> > to convince us that we should switch over to Postgres, we're willing to
> > listen.)
> This is more out of curiosity, but does it mean that you wouldn't be
> willing to listen about a switch from Python to Lisp?

No, it doesn't mean that.  In fact, there is a significant faction in 
the technical staff (including the CTO) who would like nothing better 
than to be able to use Lisp instead of Python.  But we have some pretty 
compelling reasons to stick with Python, not least of which is that it 
is turning out to be very hard to find Lisp programmers.  (Actually, 
it's turning out to be hard to find Python programmers too, but it's 
easier to train a Java programmer or a Perler on Python than Lisp.  We 
also have fair bit of infrastructure built up in Python at this point.)

But we're a very young company (barely six months old at this point) so 
we're willing to listen to most anything at this point.  (We're using 
Darcs for revision control.  Haskell, anyone?)
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

[Tech HR]

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 Ray Dillinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Tech HR wrote:
> 
> > But we're a very young company (barely six months old at this point) so 
> > we're willing to listen to most anything at this point.  (We're using 
> > Darcs for revision control.  Haskell, anyone?)
> 
> Tell us, where you would expect an applicant for one or more of these
> jobs to live if they accepted a job with your firm?  It's not at all
> apparent from your website or job descriptions where the worksite is
> physically located.

We are in the Los Angeles area.  (We've added a note at the bottom of 
the jobs page on our web site.)  I can't be more specific at this time 
because we are in the process of finding permanent office space.  Our 
temporary offices are in Santa Monica.  We're hoping to find space near 
the Van Nuys airport, but the commercial real estate market here is very 
tight right now.
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

[Tech HR]

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 Dan Bensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Tech HR wrote:
> > easier to train a Java programmer or a Perler on Python than Lisp. 
> 
> Are your technical problems simple enough to be solved by Python trainees?

Some are.  Some aren't.  That's why we're using Lisp too :-)
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

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In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 Paul Rubin  wrote:

> You know about http://lispjobs.wordpress.com I presume.

I did not.  Thanks for the pointer.
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

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In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 Bruce Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Tech HR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
> > (Actually, 
> > it's turning out to be hard to find Python programmers too, but it's 
> > easier to train a Java programmer or a Perler on Python than Lisp.
> 
> Is this speculation or experience?

A little of both.  We're a pretty young company :-)
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Re: Jobs: Lisp and Python programmers wanted in the LA area

[Tech HR]

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 Tech HR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
>  Ray Dillinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Tech HR wrote:
> > 
> > > But we're a very young company (barely six months old at this point) so 
> > > we're willing to listen to most anything at this point.  (We're using 
> > > Darcs for revision control.  Haskell, anyone?)
> > 
> > Tell us, where you would expect an applicant for one or more of these
> > jobs to live if they accepted a job with your firm?  It's not at all
> > apparent from your website or job descriptions where the worksite is
> > physically located.
> 
> We are in the Los Angeles area.  (We've added a note at the bottom of 
> the jobs page on our web site.)  I can't be more specific at this time 
> because we are in the process of finding permanent office space.  Our 
> temporary offices are in Santa Monica.  We're hoping to find space near 
> the Van Nuys airport, but the commercial real estate market here is very 
> tight right now.

Actually, it just occurred to me that the company location was also in 
the subject line of this thread ;-)
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