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Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by RiderOfGiraffes »

My experience is limited (although unusual) and my exposure to the current job market even more so. However, it's my impression that there are very, very few "Python jobs." It's becoming more and more the case that multiple skills are required, and frequently Python is one of them. However, it's common to find that people are looking for "C++ and Python" or "HTML, Python, SQL and framework."

We're not hiring at the moment, but we use Python extensively. Even so, if someone was primarily a Python programmer, without equally strong skills in something else, we wouldn't be able to hire them.

As I say, strongly biased, unsupported by statistics, random opinion.

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by Josh0 »

wensing wrote: post #7
Josh0 wrote: post #3

What sort of Python job are you looking for? I know that there is definitely demand out there for Python programmers who work with Django (a web framework built on Python, for those who don't know). We (Discovery Creative—part of Discovery Communications, parent company of the Discovery Channel—out of Silver Spring, MD) are currently looking for Django/Python people.

Are you open to remote/telecommuters?

It's less ideal, but not impossible. Drop me an email if you're interested (josh_ourisman@discovery.com) and I can pass your info along to the right people.

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by j_baker »

nroach wrote: post #8

What are your criteria? Do you have a geographic location that the employer must be within? Do you have a minimum salary you need to make (before bonus or equity)? We just finished a hiring round, which included Python. I expect that we'll wind up hiring some more in the not too distant future. For what its worth, I post my jobs on Craigslist and at local university offices first, only falling back to the big job boa…

Really?! I never really considered checking craigslist. Also, if you want to get in contact with me, my email is in my profile.

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by j_baker »

RiderOfGiraffes wrote: post #11

My experience is limited (although unusual) and my exposure to the current job market even more so. However, it's my impression that there are very, very few "Python jobs." It's becoming more and more the case that multiple skills are required, and frequently Python is one of them. However, it's common to find that people are looking for "C++ and Python" or "HTML, Python, SQL and framework." We're not hiring at the m…

What would that "something else" be? For instance, would "Python and SQL" be a good combination?

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by wensing »

j_baker wrote: post #14
RiderOfGiraffes wrote: post #11

My experience is limited (although unusual) and my exposure to the current job market even more so. However, it's my impression that there are very, very few "Python jobs." It's becoming more and more the case that multiple skills are required, and frequently Python is one of them. However, it's common to find that people are looking for "C++ and Python" or "HTML, Python, SQL and framework." We're not hiring at the m…

What would that "something else" be? For instance, would "Python and SQL" be a good combination?

Python, Django, and PostgreSQL tend to flock together.

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by pxlpshr »

We're based out of Austin, we use python / django extensively. I would say that we're really efficient at this junction and just don't need to hire another person (yet), but we also can't afford it since we're just starting. Nevertheless, speed and elegance does seem to be a benefit on the surface... 1 python dev = 2-3 et al.

Re: Ask HN: Where are all the Python jobs?

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Post by icey »

wensing wrote: post #6

Check out some of the hubbub going on around PyCon. Also, look for Python-related meetups if you're in a major metro. Coincidentally with PyCon, Atlanta seems like a hotspot judging by the number of members of the PyATL and Django meetup groups.

There were also a TON of Python people from the DC area at last year's Djangocon.
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