Entry-Level Software Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
We’re looking for an entry-level engineer to perform various technical tasks that occur in a software/Internet company. Successful candidates are expected to have strong analytical skills, a thirst for knowledge, willingness to attempt any challenge, a desire to improve the quality of education, and a great sense of humor. In 5 years you can learn just about everything in a software/Internet company (aspiring startup founders welcome). This job will really stretch you, and will be great fun in the process! Entrepeneurial spirit a must! Suit/tie not required.

SPECIFIC TASKS MAY INCLUDE:

• Software Development
• System Administration
• Documentation
• Customer Support
• Quality Assurance
• Pre-Sales Support
• Whatever else may comes up…

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent
• 0-3 years experience
• Entrepeneurial spirit
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of integrity and character
• High level of energy and motivation
• Desire to work really hard at a small company
• Commitment to excellence and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done
• Desire to learn everything about a software/Internet company
• Experience with HTML
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with Javascript
• Understanding of Relational Databases
• Understanding of TCP/IP Networking Concepts
• Idealism in wanting to improve the quality of education
  
• Optimism in believing that you can make a difference
  
• Humility in recognizing that idealism/optimism may really be ignorance/arrogance

LOCATION: Elmhurst, IL

AVAILABILITY: Immediate