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VP of Engineering (auto-parsed)

CompanyVP of Engineering
Websiteitaccel.com
Typepart-time
Role taxonomyLeadership / ManagementFounder / Cofounder
SpecialtiesLeadership
Location
Salary
Apply viaEmailmhill@itaccel.com
Hiring notes
TechPython
Posted bymikehill09
PostedAug 1, 2013
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

VP of Engineering New York, NY Responsibilities • Collaborate with founder/CEO to define products and specs to meet vision and market opportunities • Hands-on development leadership of Python-based publisher platform • Work with Director of Ad Operations to implement ad units into the eReading experience, • Initially display ads with rich media possibly later. Ad unit integration to follow industry standards • Potential for hands-on development leadership of new HTML5 browser-based responsive • eReader web apps, for desktop, tablet, and smartphone Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Desired: • Track record of driving and iterating cutting edge technology products • 1+ years of experience with digital advertising technologies, including an understanding of the fundamentals of tags, networks, exchanges, and an interest in driving innovative use of these in eBook contexts • 3+ years of experience hands-on web app development, ideally a mix of work in UI / app/ data tiers. Working knowledge of the differences between desktop / tablet / mobile platforms as web development targets • Nice to have: Experience with design and development of web app and data tiers • Nice to have: Confidence with hiring and overseeing other technologists part time and full time to fill out the team over time Minimum Experience & Education • 3+ years of experience in web platform development and/or tech team leadership Please send resumes to mhill@itaccel.com