Senior Engineer at Lyris Inc. (San Jose, CA)

Lyris Technologies is a successful software company that develops applications for email list management and marketing. Our customers are medium- and large-size businesses that rely on our software for their newsletters and promotional campaigns.

Lyris takes pride in the successes attained so far. Our products have received significant industry recognition. As well, in 2004, the East Bay Business Times named Lyris one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Bay Area.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team! This position will be based in San Jose.

Job Responsibilities
· Deliver high-quality code to a specification and on schedule
· Work with product management and engineering management to define the future direction of products
· Write technical specifications and act as technical lead for some projects
· Understand customer problems and how they can be turned into solutions
· Work as a member of a team, but also be self-motivated and self-disciplined

Detailed Requirements and Qualifications
· 5 years’ experience of commercial software development
· Experience of several programming languages including C++ and C#.
· Proficiency in object-oriented design
· Commitment to good development practices, such as source control, bug tracking, writing specifications and documentation, and unit testing
· Knowledge of web technologies and API design
· Knowledge of internet marketing would be an advantage
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· BS in CS or equivalent experience

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# 271 in your cover letter and email it along with your resume to jobs-adm@lyris.com.

AA/EOE

Interested? · 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# 271 in your cover letter and email it along with your resum