Front-End Developer
San Francisco

Looking for the opportunity to work at the fastest growing software-as-a-service company in the bay area?

Marketing organizations spend over $26 billion dollars annually on paid search advertising across Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. Marin Software provides marketing organizations with the insight, efficiencies, and optimization tools necessary to manage mission critical paid search programs. As the largest and fastest growing provider of applications for paid search marketing, a career with Marin Software allows you to not only work with a leader in digital marketing, but also contribute from day one as a member of a high-impact organization.
Description:

Marin Software builds next-generation workflow and analytical tools for the $12BN paid-search advertising market. We are headquartered in downtown San Francisco, where we work closely with local online advertising firms and networks (Google, Yahoo, MSN) to define and deliver critical tools for this growing space.

Founded by a team of proven technology entrepreneurs, Marin is looking for top engineers to build out its technical staff. We are a company that believes in building a product for the long-term, and creating a company that can grow as the market matures.

We look for individuals that have a passion for user experience, want to be challenged to solve problems creatively, and have ability for aesthetic judgment.

Responsibilities
• To work collaboratively with the team, creating innovative solutions to difficult problems faced by a (very) large market.
• A detail-oriented eye that is sensitive to the aesthetics of layout (CSS, XHTML) as well as front-end code (PHP 5/JavaScript) and has a keen sense of understanding for the latest UI design.
• Adopt development methodologies and pride in product ownership, resulting in quality, efficient code -- all the while maintaining a fast, iterative pace.

Minimum Requirements
• Expert knowledge of:
• Object Oriented Programming (PHP5 & Java)
• Handcoding Javascript, jQuery or YUI, XHTML, HTML5, CSS2
• Knowledge of all browser types and their various idiosyncrasies
• Understanding of basic software development methodologies and coding standards
• Relational Databases (MySQL preferred)
• Flex or Flash experience a plus.
• Comfortable working in all environments: Linux, Max OS/X and Windows.
• Previous Java 1.5 experience or coursework a major plus.
• Accurate prediction of your own task completion timelines.
• An innate urgency to complete projects on time and with high quality.
• Open communicator and can jump in (if appropriate) to help other team members.
• Educational background in Computer Science or equivalent degree preferred.

Compensation
• Compensation dependent on skills and prior experience. Position includes equity participation and comprehensive benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, stocked kitchen and commuting allowance).
• This is an onsite position at Marin’s headquarters in the Financial District in Downtown San Francisco. We are one block from the Embarcadero BART/Muni stop.
• Contract-to-hire applicants are OK. Marin Software is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

To apply, please send a copy of your resume with "Front End Developer " in subject line to: careers@marinsoftware.com