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Systems Engineer

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Please read the Action Verb Main Website to learn more about Action Verb and what it's like to work at Action Verb.

This application is for a Systems Engineer role.  If you are interested in a different role, please visit our Hiring Page.

Requirements for Systems Engineer:

  • Programming experience in several programming languages.  We are particularly interested in Ruby, C++, Java, PHP, and Javascript.
  • Strong Computer Science background and understanding of algorithms and data structures.
  • Solid web development skills in HTML, CSS, and Javascript.  Even though we have lots of backend work to keep several people busy, our business is so web-facing that we think every engineer should be familiar with web technologies.
  • Complete understanding of how to write secure code and an awareness of common web application security vulnerabilities.
  • Appreciation for testing and the ability to write specs and unit tests
  • History developing and supporting actual applications that have seen production usage with a large userbase

Please use the form on this page to send in your application now.  

We only read cover letters in our first screening round, so make sure yours counts.  In your cover letter, we'd like you to address the following topics:

  • Why does this opportunity specifically appeal to you?
  • How well do you align with Our Core Beliefs?  Is there anything you would add or change?
  • Why would working remotely for Action Verb change your life for the better?
  • Are you familiar with Holacracy?  Any questions or concerns?
  • What's lacking in your current work arrangement that we could improve?
  • What are your philosophies on software development?
  • What does writing great software look like?

(And yes, this goes into the box labeled Cover Letter.)

Please do not use the "Apply with Linkedin" or "Apply with Indeed" buttons.  We would much rather see your original resume than a LinkedIn summary.

We look forward to reading your submission.  To learn more about the next steps, visit our interview preparation page.

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