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Hiring All-Star Front-end Engineer
Front-end Engineer
You must be able to translate a Photoshop file into clean HTML/CSS and swiftly debug cross-browser issues. You use Javascript and AJAX to provide an excellent user experience. You are also comfortable with wiring up the back-end as needed, but you prefer to focus on the unique challenges of the user interface instead.
Bonus Skills
If you have experience with mobile application development, SEO, or analytics, please share theose experiences with us.
To apply
Email us at jobs@airbnb.com
Hiring talented Engineers
Airbnb is hiring (at least) 1 front-end engineer and 1 back-end engineer. Email us at jobs@airbnb.com
About Airbnb:
Launched in 2008, Y-Combinator funded Airbnb.com is a profitable, fast-growing open marketplace that is turning the travel industry on its head. We let people and companies rent out anything from a 'couch to a castle' in 2300 cities in 112 countries. Just as eBay monetizes the stuff in your attic, we monetize your most valuable asset: your extra space.
About you:
You are a talented developer (either front-end or back-end) with extensive experience, and you have one or more sites that clearly illustrates your capabilities.
The advantages of working with us:
You will grow with us as we transition our company into a global movement. AirBnB is getting lots of traction, having recently been featured in TechCrunch, NY Times, SF Chronicle, Washington Post, and Time.
The vibe:
Our sunny designer office is a fun, up-tempo environment. We keep our kitchen stocked, eat lunch together, and spend time on our amazing roof deck with a 360-degree view of San Francisco. Every Wednesday, we have recess (yes, just like in elementary school), and every Friday we go out together after work.
Required Skills:
- Really smart engineer
- You can learn a new language quickly
Bonus Skills:
- Ruby on Rails
- MySql
- CSS
- Javascript
- AJAX
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Equity stake as early employee
- Medical benefits
To apply:
- Email us at: jobs@airbnb.com
Renting rooms to travelers - Airbnb in wine country
Read the full article: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100124/BUSINESS/1241058/1350?Title=Renting-rooms-to-travelers
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Northwestern students and alumni travel in their tribe
Lizzie Rivard from the Northwestern campus newspaper writes about the Northwestern group on Airbnb. The groups feature allows you to host travelers, and stay with people who you share an affinity with - a college university, interest group, or event. See all 85 groups here.
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