Web Developer (New York)
Databases are the beating heart of every business in the world.
Cockroach Labs is the team behind CockroachDB, an open source, distributed SQL database. We aim to build infrastructure that keeps pace with the world, so developers can focus on what matters most: building the best products. Join us on our mission to Make Data Easy. Are you ready to aim high and build to last?
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Web Developer who will own the development and maintenance of Cockroach Lab’s web presence. You’ll work closely with members of the marketing team to build our web brand and experiment with new projects. You will run A/B tests to drive growth and conversion. Everything you work on will have a direct and measurable impact on Cockroach Labs’ business metrics and trajectory.
- Develop, maintain, and administrate Cockroach Labs’ production and testing websites through Wordpress.
- Optimize websites for maximum speed and QA all web applications and pages before going live.
- Participate in the design process to develop delightful web experiences that are clean and elegant and implement on the website.
- Work on creative engineering projects to increase our open-source community and customer acquisition (e.g., interactive educational features and data visualizations, growth model. calculators, other tools).
You Have
- 4+ years web development experience building and developing beautiful experiences on the web.
- Extensive experience with WordPress.
- Strong knowledge of, and experience with, modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Ability quickly to pick up new skills and emerging technologies.
- Ability to translate visual design to a precise digital experience.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in collaborative environments.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership for the website.
The Team
Reporting to Spencer Kimball - Co-founder & CEO
Spencer strives to maintain a delicate balance between his love for programming distributed systems and the excitement of helping the company grow smoothly. He first cut his teeth on databases during the dot com heyday, and had a front row seat at Google for a decade’s worth of their evolution. His best part of leaving work is stepping out into the brilliant and always exciting life of Manhattan with his daughter and Carl (his dog).
- 100% health insurance coverage (for you and your dependents!)
- Paid parental leave (with baby bucks)
- Flex Fridays
- Flexible time off & flexible hours
- Education reimbursement
- Relocation support
Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at [email protected].