Well funded startup (Mertado W2010) is looking for Software Architect (LAMP) in Palo Alto, CA

We are an early stage E-Commerce startup based in Palo Alto, CA and founded by a team of entrepreneurs that have several years experience building consumer based applications. Our team includes PhD, Harvard MBAs and best of breed engineering. We are well funded by prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists such as Redpoint Ventures, Blumberg Capital and Y Combinator that have invested in top-notch companies like Netflix and MySpace.

We are looking for an exceptionally intelligent, talented and enthusiastic software engineer to drive development of our web-application. You will get to work closely with the founders of the company and deliver an application that will be used by millions of users. You are a self starter eager to make a mark for yourself.

Skills: Generalist software engineer: Expertise building scalable systems and algorithms Expertise in working with PHP and MySQL (LAMP) Understanding of AJAX, CSS, JavaScript & jQuery Experience working with large amounts of data and Amazon Web Services Experience working with Facebook or E-Commerce applications a plus

Requirements: BA/BS in CS, EE, or equivalent education experience 3+ years software development experience Strong product sense and an interest in building web applications Entrepreneurial spirit High levels of creativity

This is a full-time position. Compensation includes competitive salary, early-stage equity and health benefits. Please apply with your resume, and a tell us about exciting products you have built. We are looking for a high-energy engineer who can join ASAP.

Benefits Health, Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) Plan Vacation days and sick leave Well stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, energy bars, juices Location: We are located in downtown Palo Alto, right on University Ave. Walking distance from Caltrain. Awesome restaurants within walking distance

Interested in applying? Drop us a note at jobs@mertado.com