Job: Founding Server Engineer – Knock Software, Inc – FILLED

Company/Organization
Knock Software, Inc

Job Description
Knock is a two-year old hardware and software company based in Portland, Oregon. We’re building a better, cheaper way to monitor bicycle transportation infrastructure. We believe that with better tools and data, cities and advocates can work together to create safer and more efficient transportation systems for everyone.

We are looking for a server and GIS engineer to join us. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

As a founding engineer, here’s what building a company with us will be like:

You’ll lead development of our server and GIS infrastructure.
* You’ll be the resident expert in server and GIS technologies.
* You’ll build the system we use to store and process our transportation data.
* You’ll create an interactive map-based product for exploring our data.
* You’ll manage our AWS and/or other cloud computing resources.
* You’ll work on sensitive systems, paying careful attention to user privacy and security.
* You’ll test your work methodically.
* You’ll add meaningful technological and product insight to our small team.

You’ll be a generalist.
* You’ll work with the founding team to define what’s next for the company.
* You’ll define success metrics for your own job and will measure them constantly.
* You’ll solve hard problems in areas outside engineering. You believe broad exposure produces better engineers.
* You’ll learn new things constantly and live outside your technical comfort zone.

You’ll shape the company’s culture.
* You’ll think constantly about what impact our work has on the immediate and distant world around you.
* You’ll help us maintain a company culture that is diverse, passionate, and balanced by life outside work.
* You’ll help us refine a hiring process that is rigorous and fair.
* You’ll give and receive criticism in a professional and compassionate manner.
* You’ll make technical and business choices that will help us create a sustainable, value-driven business.