Headed by Mike McCue, former CEO of Tellme, and Evan Doll, former Senior iPhone Engineer at Apple, Flipboard is inspired by the beauty and ease of print media and combined with the power of social media, helps inform, entertain and inspire people every day.
The company is based in Palo Alto, California and backed by legendary investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer, Index Ventures and Insight Venture Partners.
Senior Web Software Engineer We are looking for a proactive, highly-motivated senior engineer to work on a variety of projects related to Flipboard's web technologies.
Requirements
BS/MS with strong CS fundamentals
Strong programming and design skills
Expertise with JavaScript, HTML and CSS
In-depth understanding of web browser architecture and behavior
Experience working on a mobile device is a plus, e.g., iOS, Android
Expertise with web application frameworks
Keen eye for clean UI implementation
Strong knowledge of website design best practices
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Why Join Flipboard
Build a product that millions use and love every day, transforming how people discover, browse and share media. By joining Flipboard now, our startup culture will enable you to learn and grow while shaping the product, the company, resulting in the most impactful work of your career.
Team-up with cutting-edge thought leaders from Apple, Google, Netflix, Adobe, Ellerdale, Sony, Ning, Tellme, Microsoft, Time Inc. & Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to help grow the world's first social magazine across multiple platforms.
CEO, Mike McCue is a creative visionary experienced at building innovative products and companies (acquired by Netscape & Microsoft).
Collaborative teams work together with strong purpose and vision. “Mock O’clock” held each week serves as a forum for team members to demo new ideas and projects.
Pick your equipment: we provide your choice of computers, screens, tablets, and peripherals.
Flipboard’s HQ is an open, beautifully converted art studio centrally located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto.
Compensation including base, equity, plus generous, comprehensive benefits
Benefits & Perks:
401(k) with company contribution
Vision, dental, life, and health insurance
Unlimited “out of office time” for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal or family needs
Flexible hours
Subsidized commuter programs
Beer Fridays: casual team & friend meet-ups at Flipboard HQ
Team celebrations: company anniversaries, birthdays, Thanksgiving, weddings/babies- you name it, we celebrate it.
Flipboard Sports- Basketball team, certified rock climbers, biking, or anything you’d like to organize.