Generalist Software Developer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Onion Inc. is an American multimedia news organization. It features satirical articles and reporting on international, national, and local news as well as an entertainment newspaper and website known as A.V. Club.

The Onion's articles comment on current events, both real and imagined. It parodies traditional newspaper and media features, such as editorials, man-on-the-street interviews, and stock quotes, as well as traditional newspaper layout and AP-style editorial voice. Much of its humor depends on presenting everyday events as newsworthy items, and by playing on commonly used phrases, as in the headline, "Drugs Win Drug War”.

In addition, a second part of the newspaper is a non-satirical entertainment section called A.V. Club. A.V. Club features interviews and reviews of various newly released media, and other weekly features. The print edition also contains restaurant reviews and previews of upcoming live entertainment specific to cities where a print edition is published. The online incarnation of The A.V. Club has its own domain, includes its own regular features, A.V. Club blogs, reader forums/comments, and presents itself as a separate entity from The Onion itself.

Job Description

You know The Onion. I'm sure you watched <http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/> while ignoring your compilers homework or procrastinating at some enterprise software company.
Put your skills to use and come work at The Onion as a Generalist Software Engineer. If you were here in the last 6 months, you would have:
You'll work across our stack (Django) and our business (digital publishing), using technology so we can move faster.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:
  • Likes to get their hands dirty with a wide range of technologies.
  • Is interested in working closely with other departments on projects that will improve their jobs.
  • Knows python and has built something on the web.
This position is great for someone who wants to hone their programming skills while gaining an understanding of the business at large. You'll do great work with smart people in a growing company. Interested?

Additional Information

The Onion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer compensation commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life insurance and 401K.