A web development background certainly wouldn't hurt you, and could be a slight benefit as Js_of_ocaml becomes more popular here. That said, we tend not to look

A web development background certainly wouldn't hurt you, and could be a slight benefit as Js_of_ocaml becomes more popular here. That said, we tend not to look for specific backgrounds as much as strong programming skills and a good foundation in CS (not to be confused with a formal education in CS). As far as whether I'd recommend applying - that's why I posted in the first place :)