We are seeking innovative Software Engineers to help shape our distributed processing platform that encompasses many terabytes of data and processes tens of thousands of transactions per second. An example of the projects you will work on as a Software Engineer with CareerBuilder involves the use of Solr to create an environment to cluster documents and retrieve high-level, meaningful information. We are creating a dashboard to display all CareerBuilder servers and their statuses that has the capability to bring a server in and out of the search technology environment. We also refactor search pools so that they use a shared control XML and take requests from other teams to add new fields, reflow documents and perform other technical tasks.  

Additional responsibilities of the Software Engineer include:

• Modeling CareerBuilder business needs into our search platform
• Innovating the next generation of our large, distributed, multi-lingual search platform
• Collaborating with a partner on assigned projects
• Providing on-call troubleshooting and customer care coverage
• Refactoring code and making general improvements to the search technology
• Participating in daily team meetings to discuss the previous day’s accomplishments, the goals of the coming work day and any roadblocks you may be experiencing

As a Software Engineer with CareerBuilder, you must be a passionate self-starter who takes the initiative and does what needs to be done to complete a project. You must be willing to answer questions from customers, other Software Engineers and CareerBuilder staff in general and have the effective communication skills necessary to make yourself understood when speaking about complex technical subjects. You must also be a cooperative team player who delivers high-quality results both when working with a partner and individually.

Additional requirements for the Software Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 1 year experience with object-oriented programming (OOP), Master’s degree a plus
• Experience with Microsoft.NET Framework (C#, VB.NET and others) or Java and SQL (SQL Server, MySQL and others)
• Ability to both multi-task and to dig deeply into one specific task based on project needs
• Ability to think on your feet and problem-solve
• Ability to support the search technology during off-hours on a rotating weekly basis
• Previous search experience with Fast, Solr/Lucene, Autonomy, GSA, Endeca and others a plus
• Previous experience with large, distributed website infrastructures and the Linux operating environment a plus  

Benefits

At CareerBuilder, we are committed to helping our employees strike a healthy work-life balance. In fact, the Chicago Tribune selected CareerBuilder as one of the “Best Places to Work" in 2010 and we were named one of Glassdoor.com’s “Best Places to Work" in 2011! We offer compensation based on experience, several bonus opportunities, relocation expense coverage and a generous benefits package. Software Engineers are eligible for quarterly bonuses that total up to 10% of their annual pay. We also offer a quarterly award for skill in following the Lean development methodology, where the winners receive cash bonuses.

Training and orientation are comprehensive and self-paced; you will learn how our team works together, become familiar with in-house technology and learn to use Linux and Solr if necessary. We offer excellent career advancement opportunities and the freedom to work with different internal technology teams. Our work environment is conducive to an agile and educational team culture in which Software Engineers have a rare opportunity to work with a complex technology platform and exert an impact on a global product. Experienced Software Engineers are always available to answer questions or lend a hand. We are a cooperative and supportive team that celebrates accomplishments with team lunches and outings such as bowling and Putt-Putt golf. We celebrate office birthdays, enjoy a complimentary bagel breakfast every Friday and attend free Braves baseball games. In short, we play as hard as we work.

Additional benefits for the Software Engineer include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance-for less than $60 per month, an employee with an individual plan can have coverage in all areas
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement program with company match
• $400 annual reimbursement for wellness activities
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care expenditures
• Paid time-off
• Employee assistance program for personal and/or work-related problems that affect your life
• Education reimbursement program allowing up to $5k per year towards completion of a non-MBA graduate degree, and up to $10K per year towards completion of an MBA
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,500
• Summer hours- from the beginning of July through the end of August, your weekend starts at 12pm on Fridays
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Business casual dress code
• Paid volunteer opportunities- including Habitat for Humanity
• Five-star company paid trips for the top 10% of workers in each department

Company Overview

The CareerBuilder Technology Team is the driving force behind our business. We are experts in search technology, big data, social network integration and large scale solutions, and our development philosophy uses technology to solve business problems. Our technology environment is purposefully designed to push people who push themselves, because we believe in growing people, growing leaders and nurturing talent. We work to foster an employee-driven culture that enables each person to make a difference every day through team collaboration and fun team outings. We know that our greatest asset is our people and we truly believe that you should enjoy coming to work!

CareerBuilder, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.