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Extraordinary JavaScript Developer/Architect

LimeBits is looking for someone who is or can become one of the world's leading JavaScript software developers. If you

• are a "developer's developer," with outstanding software design and JavaScript programming chops,
• are interested in expanding free/libre/open-source software (FLOSS) and content creation to a wider community, and
• believe in the future of the social, read-write Web

then we encourage you to apply.

As a key member and leader in the LimeBits team, you'll help develop the future of software. Your powerful JavaScript libraries and applications will lead ordinary users to new heights of creation, and help them discover talents they never knew they could express. You have a blue-sky opportunity to lead us in

• creating well-organized, easy-to-use software tools, APIs, and libraries that open the LimeBits platform to software developers,
• building application software that demonstrates LimeBits capabilities,
• developing new ways to deliver web software services,
• expanding a community of open-source software developers,
• facilitating content creation by individuals and groups.

Qualifications & experience	Expert programming experience using advanced JavaScript. Experience designing and creating software libraries, APIs, and tools. Experience developing software with JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery. Knowledge of JavaScript scope, closure, AJAX, XMLHttpRequest, XML. Understanding of browser DOM and cross-browser issues. Interest in developing innovative, ground-breaking software. Interest in free/libre/open-source software and content sharing. Self-motivated, critical thinker with strong technical background. Curiosity, imagination, intuition. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Bonus: Knowledge of WebDAV, functional programming, server-side JavaScript, user experience design.
Project	LimeBits is building an innovative, JavaScript-centric software platform, using web standards and open-source technologies. It is intended to empower people to share websites: create, find, copy, improve, and host sites and applications, and share back to the open-source community.
Company	LimeBits is a startup project at Lime Labs, a web innovation company associated with LimeWire, the world's most popular peer-to-peer file-sharing program. The Lime companies offer a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. While we work hard, we also play hard and believe in supporting our team. We provide free lunches, snacks, and drinks, gym membership, tickets to NY events, 5 weeks vacation, and sunny new digs in a landmark SoHo loft building.
Terms	Employee or individual contractor—no contract firms.
Compensation	Very competitive.
Recruiters	No— principal only.
Location	SoHo, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA.
Onsite	Full time.
URL	http://limebits.com/
Apply	Send your cover letter, resume, and links to job64@limebits.com.