Senior Software Engineer at ARCHIVE

The Internet Archive is seeking a Senior Software Developer to write software that manages 2 petabytes of data across 1500 machines. Visit www.petabox.org. The Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library committed to preserving the world's digital cultural artifacts. Used by over 6 million people, this resource is becoming part of how the Internet works. Our job is to put the best humanity has to offer within reach of students, educators and the general public. Find out more about our organization and web archive at www.archive.org. We are located in the beautiful Presidio in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Write Object-oriented PHP code for a data storage system as well as for the front-end archive.org website.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase in order to take a 2nd generation stable architecture to next (3rd) generation.
• Work in a small “teamâ of 2 as a close peer with the lead developer.
• Create and maintain core infrastructure code for both internal and external usage.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Work on digital music related code if interested.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years of experience required. PHP experience a plus.
• Must be fluent in multiple programming languages and object oriented design and abstraction.
• Must be willing to do practical coding for a live 24x7 website and storage system.

This position will entail working on a mature product although there will be tremendous opportunity to work on new and interesting projects as the Archive is constantly evolving.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vacation, and retirement. Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@archive.org with job title in subject line. The Archive thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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