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Nimble Labs | Senior Developer | Austin, TX OR REMOTE | USA only Nimble Labs is looking for a senior level developer to help us work on a new data visualizatio

Nimble Labs | Senior Developer | Austin, TX OR REMOTE | USA only Nimble Labs is looking for a senior level developer to help us work on a new data visualization platform that we are currently developing. This is a hands on coding position. Looking for developers that are "Smart and Gets Things Done" and also "Done, Gets Things Smart". (google those terms if you haven't heard them) In a perfect world you would already be well versed in Javascript and front end development (we are using Vue.js as our framework and D3 for visualizations). Rails experience would also be helpful, but intelligence, work ethic and willingness to write tests are all required. Ideal candidate would have a high upper bound on potential and also have aspirations to become a CTO level team member. This will be a salary + equity position. Full-time employee only. Must be based in the United States. Remote is allowed. Preference will be given to candidates local to Austin, TX, but only if everything else appears equal. Skill is the ultimate arbiter. Please email me at harris at nimblelabs.com and let me know what you scored on the math portion of the SAT/ACT and provide any relevant links to corroborate your skillset.

whalesalad 9y ago
You're a software consulting agency and you care about SAT/ACT math scores? Very polarizing ask, glad you mentioned it here.
meesterdude 9y ago
For interested parties, from the overly lengthy "Done, Gets things smart post" referenced: > Not the Smart, and Gets Things Done, Just As Soon As I Read Up On The Subject, On The Company's Dime > Not superstars: superheroes! People who are freakishly good at what they do. People who finish things so fast that they seem to have paranormal assistance. People who can take in any new system or design for all intents instantaneously, with no "ramp-up", and who can immediately bring insights to bear that are quite simply beyond your rustic abilities. I'll leave it to applicant judgement if this is the sort of place they want to work.
- teh_klev 9y ago
  Yep, I'm looking for a new role just now, and these sorts of euphemisms are a complete turn off.
  - harrisreynolds 9y ago
    Thank you guys for the comments. I am going to re-word this next time. While I like the general idea of "Done, gets things smart", some of the content of that post is describing a top 0.1% type person and is over the top for a general job posting. I know I am not a top 0.1% programmer and while I am solid and want to hire people smarter than me the full scope of that piece is extreme. Nonetheless I make no apologies for wanting to hire very smart people. If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team, it is critical to have smart people. All the best guys!
    - meesterdude 9y ago
      You can want whatever you want - just clearly communicate it so nobody wastes anyones time. > If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team Insightful to understand that this is your perspective of employees and work.
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whalesalad 9y ago

You're a software consulting agency and you care about SAT/ACT math scores? Very polarizing ask, glad you mentioned it here.

meesterdude 9y ago

For interested parties, from the overly lengthy "Done, Gets things smart post" referenced: > Not the Smart, and Gets Things Done, Just As Soon As I Read Up On The Subject, On The Company's Dime > Not superstars: superheroes! People who are freakishly good at what they do. People who finish things so fast that they seem to have paranormal assistance. People who can take in any new system or design for all intents instantaneously, with no "ramp-up", and who can immediately bring insights to bear that are quite simply beyond your rustic abilities. I'll leave it to applicant judgement if this is the sort of place they want to work.

teh_klev 9y ago
Yep, I'm looking for a new role just now, and these sorts of euphemisms are a complete turn off.
- harrisreynolds 9y ago
  Thank you guys for the comments. I am going to re-word this next time. While I like the general idea of "Done, gets things smart", some of the content of that post is describing a top 0.1% type person and is over the top for a general job posting. I know I am not a top 0.1% programmer and while I am solid and want to hire people smarter than me the full scope of that piece is extreme. Nonetheless I make no apologies for wanting to hire very smart people. If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team, it is critical to have smart people. All the best guys!
  - meesterdude 9y ago
    You can want whatever you want - just clearly communicate it so nobody wastes anyones time. > If a software company's ability to execute is a function of the collective intelligence of the team Insightful to understand that this is your perspective of employees and work.
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