Fog Creek Software is looking for a kickass Systems Engineer/Hacker/Administrator. On our team, you’ll be working with top-notch developers and support engineers on the infrastructure behind our SaaS applications FogBugz On Demand, Kiln, and Copilot.
We used to have a list of technologies here that you might see in our environment, but this gave the impression that we were just looking for a nicely matching set of keywords. We’re not. Being a Systems Administrator is not about degrees, certifications, or specific past experience. It’s about learning fast, it’s about having a strong understanding of the principles underlying your systems, and it’s about a love for hacking. We have four real qualifications for this position:
* Fantastic scripting skills.
* Excellent grasp of networking. You know the TCP/IP stack and OSI model inside and out.
* Absolutely fearless when diving into a new problem.
* Smart as hell.
Each of these is a requirement and we’re going to ask for specific evidence of them during the interview process. Your application will be read by a real, live System Administrator, so please eschew the non-technical fluff in favor of hardcore details. We’d much rather read a great cover letter filled with specific examples than a resume slathered with the latest jargon.
Who are we? Fog Creek Software is a small, entrepreneurial software company in New York City founded in 2000. Our key products are FogBugz, Kiln, and Copilot. We bootstrapped ourselves without outside investment and have been profitable for the last 10 years running. Working with us, you'll get:
* Competitive salary
* Amazing health insurance
* Stock plan
* Free gym membership
* Free MetroCard
* Free soft drinks and snacks
* Free catered lunch every day
* 401(k) retirement plan with matching
* Generous parental leave policy
* Flextime
* Four weeks paid vacation
(Applicants must have the permanent legal right to work in the U.S. and be willing to work in our New York City office. No telecommuting.)
Interested? Email jobs@fogcreek.com and attach a current resume. In the email body, describe one of your scripting projects and why you’re a fit for the job.
Source: Joel On Software