Thursday, September 20, 2007

Design Prototyper IV at Yahoo

Location : Sunnyvale, CA
Description : Position: Design Prototyper IV, Yahoo! Search

About Yahoo!
The Internet is a big, busy place, and we at Yahoo! are proud to stand out in the crowd. As the world's number one Internet brand, servicing over a half billion people, we're determined to maintain our commitment to delivering news, entertainment, information and fun... each and every day.

In order to maintain our position as one of the world's most trafficked Internet destinations, we're always on the lookout for people with big ideas and big talent to help us provide our visitors with the innovative products and services they've come to expect from Yahoo!. We're looking for people like you.

How Big Can You Think?
Sick off all of the lame experiences that you find on the web? Want to do something cutting edge? If so, we have the job for you.

Yahoo is looking for an experienced, innovative, and technically strong Web Developer to help bring next-generation experiences to the Yahoo Search audience. As the projects will be varied and cutting edge, the ideal candidate must be a strong technologist, up-to-date on the latest web UI technologies, and a passion for developing user-delighting experiences. You will be part of a high-energy, fast paced team.
  • Participate in concept development and design ideation
  • Develop high-fidelity functional design prototypes to demonstrate proof of concepts and for buy-in demonstrations
  • Collaborate with designers and researchers to refine the user experience
  • Partner with engineering to ensure that interactive techniques and technologies translate through to shipping products and services

Required Skills & Experience:
  • BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional Web development experience
  • Good knowledge of object oriented design and design patterns
  • Expert knowledge of DHTML, JavaScript, CSS and Ajax.
  • Strong knowledge of XHTML, XML, and PHP.
  • Knowledge of Macromedia Flash/Flex, ActionScript 2.0 is a bonus
  • Experience building and operating highly efficient, dynamic, data driven, scalable browser based user interfaces and web applications
  • Strong knowledge and keen interest in emerging tools and technologies in the industry
  • Innovator - able to build prototypes and come up with ideas given a current set of technology.
  • Fast learner - can quickly come up to speed with different technologies and develop prototypes as needed
  • Flexibility. Able to work in a dynamic environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
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