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@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ location: remote (global)
---
This position involves working directly on the LBRY [blockchain](https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd) using C++ and Go. You would be
-responsible for anticipating LBRY's blockchain needs, understanding the tradeoffs between different ways to meet those needs, and
-designing and implementing your chosen solution.
+responsible for anticipating LBRY's blockchain needs (scaling, features, ecosystem integration), understanding the tradeoffs between
+different ways to meet those needs, and designing and implementing your chosen solution.
Requirements:
diff --git a/view/template/page/join-us.php b/view/template/page/join-us.php
index f727adca..9edc5186 100644
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Some things to know about working at LBRY:
- - We understand the importance of autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
- - We judge you entirely by what you produce. We don't care how long you work, where you work, how you work or what credentials you have. We care about what you get done.
- - We are extremely transparent, organizationally flat, and open-minded. While you will have clearly delineated responsibilities, you are welcome and encouraged to contribute beyond those areas. We judge ideas and results, not ranks and titles.
- - We believe great results can only come from great people. If you're interested in working alongside people who are bright, creative, and diligent, this is the place.
+ -
+ We value autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
+
+ -
+ We judge you by your work. We don't care about credentials, ranks, how long you work, or where you work from.
+ We care about what you get done.
+
+ -
+ We are extremely transparent, organizationally flat, and open-minded. There are no pure managers -- everyone's a doer.
+ While you will have clear responsibilities, you're welcome to contribute at any level or area of the company.
+
+ -
+ We believe great results come from great people.
+ If you're interested in working with a team of bright, creative, and diligent people, this is the place.
+
Who We're Looking For
@@ -39,17 +50,33 @@
Positions
+ Benefits
+
+ - 💵 Competitive salary and equity.
+ - ⚕️ Health insurance reimbursement.
+ - 🕰️ Flexible work hours.
+ - 🌴 Take as much time off as you want.
+ - 💻 Work-related expenses covered: laptop, software licenses, coffee, whatever helps you work better.
+ - 📚 Any books you want to read. It's LBRY, after all.
+
+
Hiring Process
Click "Apply" below any job listed above to begin the process. We use a 3-step hiring process:
1. Intro Call
- A brief (30 minute max), non-technical, introductory phone call with either the CEO, CTO, or appropriate lead.
+
+ A brief (30 minute max), non-technical, introductory phone call with either the CEO, CTO, or appropriate lead.
+ We'll discuss what kind of work you want to do, what we're looking for, dealbreakers on both sides, and any questions you have.
+
2. Code Contribution or Trial Task
- Non-technical hires will also be asked to complete a compensated trial task after they apply and complete step 1.
- Technical hires are required to complete compensated code contribution on the repository they'd be working on.
+
Non-technical hires will be asked to complete a compensated trial task after they apply and complete step 1.
+ Technical hires are required to complete a (compensated) code contribution to the repository they'd be working on.
Issues tagged "good first issue" are suitable for this purpose, though you are welcome to work on another issue or even
- something not filed at all.
+ something that's not filed at all. You can work at your own pace -- there's no time limit. Successful candidates usually
+ spend 4 to 16 hours doing this.
+
+ Steps 1 and 2 may be completed in either order. You're welcome to contribute a PR before the introductory call.
@@ -103,16 +130,25 @@
For questions or problems with a particular issue, please comment directly on the GitHub issue. For setup or environment trouble,
open a separate issue or email the contact listed in the project README
. You can also join
- #dev
in our chat to interact with other community members.
+ #developers
in our chat to interact with other community members.
3. Meet the Team
- A longer meeting with the team members you'd be working directly with, as well as the CEO and/or CTO.
- Steps 1 and 2 may be completed in either order (i.e. you're welcome to try contributing before the introductory call).
+
+ A longer meeting with the team members you'd be working directly with, as well as the CEO and/or CTO.
+ We'll go deeper into the specific role, how you can best fit with the team, and what expectations we have for each other.
+ We may also ask you about your code contribution and your knowledge of key skills and technologies.
+
+
+
+ After this we'll make a hiring decision.
+
Referrals
- Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tell them about us, send them a link to this page, or show up at their house unexpectedly
- with a box of candy and a persuasive pitch. If we hire them, we'll pay you $5,000. That's what we call a win-win.
+
+ Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tell them about us, send them a link to this page, or show up at their house unexpectedly
+ with a box of candy and a persuasive pitch. If we hire them, we'll pay you $5,000. That's what we call a win-win.
+
Other Work
Interested in contributing but not ready for commitment? We have a guide for contributors