FathomDB looking for developers (W08, Databases-as-a-service)

The response to the FathomDB launch has been incredible:

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/27/y-combinators-fathomdb-... http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/02/27/FathomDB_launches_... http://news.cnet.com/8301-19413_3-10184579-240.html

There's a lot of work to be done, and a lot of features to add. We're looking for outstanding developers to join the team and shape the product. If you're excited by FathomDB, why not bring your ideas & enthusiasm? What we've done so far is merely the prelude.

FathomDB is built around a solid Java-based operations platform; the front end is built using GWT. We make changes to the MySQL code (e.g. to support our advanced analytics.)

We'd love to talk to you if:

* You're an excellent programmer and the sort of person that would work well in a startup environment.

* You have a preference for equity over salary (this is as much for cultural reasons as for financial reasons.)

* You're great in at least two of: cloud/large scale web-app infrastructure; Java development; in-depth database/DBA knowledge. You're probably looking for a more exciting way to apply these skills than you're doing today.

* You have different skills but know you'd be great anyway - if so, just let us know why your skills will work for us.

* You're self-motivated to work incredibly hard on challenging and fast-paced problems.

* You work largely autonomously and achieve remarkable things quickly.

* You can find the balance between doing things fast and doing things 'the right way'.

* You're willing to work on whatever needs doing even if you haven't 'been trained' in it.

* Most importantly, all of the above appeal to you, rather than put you off.

In return you'll get meaningful equity, 'subsistence' salary, a real say in the company, and plenty of challenging work.

FathomDB is based in San Francisco, but we'll consider telecommuters.

To apply, please email your resume to jobs@fathomdb.com