Senior Software Engineer (153.0)

Lyris Technologies and EmailLabs are successful software companies located in Emeryville and Menlo Park respectively. Founded in 1994 and 1999, both companies have been profitable for many years and are now publicly owned by Lyris Inc. [LYRI.OB].

Lyris and EmailLabs take pride in the successes we’ve attained so far.  Our products have each received significant industry recognition. As well, in 2005, EmailLabs was named to Inc.’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. and the year before, Lyris was named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Bay Area by the East Bay Business Times.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! 

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of our software products
• Deliver Coding projects on spec and on schedule
• Assist with bug fixes and QA testing
• Work closely with the support organization and other engineers to ensure total product quality and integration

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with performance tuning of database applications
• Proficiency in SQL database design and queries
• Deep knowledge of MySQL
• Skilled in PHP
• Network programming experience
• Knowledge of Unix programming issues
• Track record of shipping high quality, market-leading products
• BS or higher in CS/EE or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 Years experience implementing QA processes
• QA process knowledge – application development and defect lifecycles
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including isolating bugs in complex code
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven – must have constant attention to detail
• Ability to think independently and take initiative to make the project succeed
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required; must be able to represent QA to customers, both internal and external

Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
Timeframe: Immediate start for a full-time, permanent position

How to apply:

• Write a targeted cover letter that demonstrates you have visited our Web site and understand what we do. How would you make a positive contribution to our business?
• Please reference job #153.0 in your cover letter and email it along with your resume to jobs-adm@lyris.com.

  AA/EOE