[Jobposts] JOB: US-AZ-Phoenix: Linux kernel engineers needed!

[Todd Cranston-Cuebas]

We're looking for linux chix who code the kernel! Please review the job
description appended below my signature for more details but the basics are:
 
Title: Software Engineer/Linux Kernel Engineer
Company: Ticketmaster
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Terms: Regular hire employee status (not contractor or part-time).
Relocation: Yes
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, FSA, etc.
Compensation: Really depends on your skills and experience. We're
competitive and have a great work environment.
 
We have multiple open positions for very solid linux kernel engineers, so
please drop me a note if you're interested (please remember to put
"linuxchix" in the subject line). It's a very interesting, on-going,
multi-year project so there's plenty of fun work to keep you busy and
challenged if you're into the kernel.
 
BTW: We're a big open-source company with a solid reputation in the open
source world so you'll feel right at home.
Regards, 

Todd 

todd cranston-cuebas -- senior technical recruiter 
tcc at ticketmaster.com 
ticketmaster (NASDAQ: IACI) an operating business of InterActiveCorp
8800 sunset blvd . west hollywood, ca . 90069 
voice 310.360.2436 . main 310.360.3300 

www.ticketmaster.com  * www.iac.com

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Title: Linux Kernel Engineer
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Company: Ticketmaster
Recruiter: techjobs at ticketmaster.com. PLEASE put "linuxchix" somewhere in
the subject line of your email to make it stand out!

Note: You will be applying to the corporate recruiting department (not a
contingency agency).

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General Description:
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The Linux Kernel Engineer will be responsible for core, back-end technology
development including, but not limited to, the design and execution of
components necessary for a conversion of transaction-heavy elements of our
current ticketing engine from the VAX (Macro-32) to custom linux clusters
(C/C++). The linux kernel engineer will play a critical role in a multi-year
ticket engine conversion project.

Organizational Culture:
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Ticketmaster is a fast growth company. Candidate must thrive in a
fast-paced, ever changing, entrepreneurial environment. Individual must be
able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Must be resourceful
and be able to understand the full breadth of how the company works
together.  Individual must be a creative thinker, confident and able to
express ideas in an articulate, well thought out manner. Ability to
multi-task and prioritize deadlines is a must.

Workflow:
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You will be a key player in the conversion of our ticket engine components
to a new linux-based architecture. As part of research and development
group, you will work closely with your team members, the Ticketmaster.com
development team, and other strategic units in the Ticketmaster
organization. You will be responsible for aiding in the architecture,
design, and implementation of new core technologies based primarily on
C/C++.

Essential Functions:
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65%: Coding/Development: C/C++ linux kernel engineering. May require some
maintenance and coding in VAX assembly. May also be exposed to perl /
mod_perl when working with the Ticketmaster.com development team. Primary
focus will, however, be linux kernel engineering.

20%: Design: Design of new systems and architectures based on linux.

10%: Troubleshooting: General troubleshooting of core components across all
platforms. 

5%:  Documentation: Documentation of components is critical during the
design and execution phase.

Required Experience:

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- 4+ yrs. experience


- proven proficiency in linux kernel engineering
  (deep OS knowledge including file systems, etc.).

- C/C++ programming

- strong general OS background in Linux or
  Unix variants

- RDBMS experience

- A strong background in algorithm/data structure
  design and implementation

Ideal Experience:

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- Ability to learn and "read" multiple programming languages

- Ability to read VAX assembly specifically

- perl or mod_perl experience

- Strong proficiency with RDMS systems (Oracle and
  mySQL ideal)

- Apache web server experience

- Past experience as a system administrator

- Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

- Strong documentation skills

Company Position:

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Ticketmaster, the world's leading ticketing company, sold 100 million
tickets valued at $4.9 billion in 2003, through www.ticketmaster.com , one
of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet, more than 3,300 retail
Ticket Center outlets and 19 worldwide telephone call centers. Ticketmaster
serves more than 8,000 clients worldwide and acts as the exclusive ticketing
service for hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues,
and theaters and is the official ticketing provider and supporter of the
Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood,
California and is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ:
IACI).

Ticketmaster is proud to be an equal opportunity employer