Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2023)

Man Group Alpha Tech | Core Python Engineer | London, UK | Onsite | Full Time The Core Python Platform team builds the whole Alpha Tech Python development ecosystem. We take the best of what the open source world has to offer and make it fit the needs of a complex and fast moving business. This means using tried and tested tools, Python 3.8, Docker, Kubernetes and more, and bringing them together with cutting edge and experimental tools, Machine Learning, Code Generation and AI. We work closely with all the engineers, quants and PM to make sure they can develop, build, deploy, and run that software that powers our business. We (and our users) code primarily in Python and a little Java but we dont shy away from other languages when the need arised. This role provides an opportunity for making a highly visible impact across all of Alpha Tech, as well as giving you a deep understanding of the Alpha Technology stack which will pay dividends in future technology roles. A good candidate for this role will have a strong drive to make things "work better" whilst being willing to understand the many and varied needs of our large userbase

We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. But our technology list is never static: we constantly evaluate new tools and libraries.

Alpha Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.

o We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups o We open-source some of our technology. See https://github.com/man-group o We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech Essential Skills o Exceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain o A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches o Expert knowledge in one or more programming languages, preferably Python, Java and/or C/C++ o Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages o Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. Oracle, MongoDB o Proficient with a range of open source frameworks and development tools e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas, Pyramid, AngularJS, React o Familiarity with a variety of programming styles (e.g. OO, functional) and in-depth knowledge of design patterns.

If you're interested, please get in touch with Milly Parrott milly.parrott@man.com

Beware! You might be wasting your time.

I don't think these guys are actually hiring, or they are very bad at it. I went through their hiring process, the video interview went well even though it was with one Dev (pretty random). There was common interest and a technical fit. I was given a trivial code test that I assumed was only a formality. I then created a pull request. I had to follow-up for weeks before hearing back from them and the only thing that they ended up doing was to give my pull request some thumbs up. They since disappeared even though I reached out for feedback multiple times.

I suspect that they are doing this non stop even though they don't have open positions and maybe from time to time they hire based on their workload. Look at all the pull requests (https://github.com/serpapi/code-challenge/pulls). Lots of those are good quality, but they have been on "Ask HN: Who is hiring?" for months.

boulderes.com | Embedded Engineer (Firmware) | Hardware Engineer | Mechanical Engineer (design) | Full-Time | Boulder, CO | Hybrid (local but mix of onsite and wfh)

Boulder Engineering Studio is a premier product development consultancy in Boulder, CO. Our team consists of passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical, software engineers and technicians. We build hardware and firmware with an iterative test-driven process in a hands-on collaborative environment. With a wide-ranging portfolio of projects, from scientific instruments and industrial machinery to medical wearables, BES focuses on tackling tough problems and providing pragmatic solutions to our customers that goes beyond just widget-making. Instead we strive to create meaningful impacts through our work.

We are hiring for several roles to immediately support our existing programs while continuing to increase our capabilities long term. These are high-growth roles and will be involved throughout the project lifecycle with a focus on design and development in their disciplines.

We've worked with several YC companies over the years, and our clients range from early-stage startups through enterprise. We're never bored!

To view the postings and apply: https://boulderes.bamboohr.com/careers

BES strives to leave the world better than we found it. We don’t design weapons, single use plastics, or intentionally harmful or demeaning products. Our goal is to create value in our relationships and through our work. We believe in finding the right tool for the job- including getting support from outside subject matter experts, vendors, and cutting edge research when called for. These values help ensure that the work we do take on is compelling and a good fit for our team.

Thanks! Sorry about the delays as well. Can you send me an email to my direct email julien _AT_ serpapi.com?