Key Skills & Technologies

General Skills

We hire the best of the best, both in terms of technical skills and general soft skills. Nobody at Art & Logic is “just a programmer”, “just a manager”, etc. Everyone needs to be able to contribute in a variety of ways. Some of the important skills are:

project management
client relationship management
superior written and verbal communication
business development and sales
technology development
proposal writing and project estimation
specification & documentation
user interface principles

Technical Skills

We’re always doing something new, so it’s hard to make a list of desirable technologies. Our programmers need to be fluent with a variety of tools, and have the desire to do something new, cool, and unexpected. Below is a list of some of the skills we're looking for:

Web Development

XHTML (1.0, 1.1)
CSS
DOM
W3C Web Standards
ECMAScript (JavaScript)
XML
Web Services (SOAP, XML-RPC)
Macromedia Flash (including ActionScript)
object-oriented design
.NET, and other Microsoft technologies
Java technologies, including J2EE
open source tools such as PHP, Python, Apache
Linux administration
WebObjects
databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS Access, FoxPro, etc.
content management systems
web design & usability

Desktop Systems

advanced C/C++
WDM, VxD, NT/XP
audio, video, networking
cross-platform development with Windows, Mac OS, *nix, etc.
Visual Studio, MFC
CodeWarrior, PowerPlant
USB, serial, parallel ports
PCI, SCSI, FireWire

Embedded Systems

advanced C/C++
UML modeling
real-time concepts and RTOS experience
experience with a variety of microprocessors and microcontrollers
experience with a variety of peripheral I/O
assembly language
basic hardware domain knowledge and debugging capabilities (i.e. drive an oscilloscope, etc.)
hardware architecture/design/management

Payment for all positions varies - $35... $45... $55/hour. It depends on your skills, experience, our needs, etc.

Developer Quote

“A&L is populated with people who are not only great developers, but interesting people. These folks have breadth. They are musicians, artists, folklorists, anthropologists, theatrical types, and more. It makes for interesting interactions around the virtual water cooler!”
Greg James, Project Engineer
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Apply Now!

Here’s how to get hired:

The first step is the application form.
Successful applicants will be invited to take the Art & Logic Programming Challenge.
Successful challengers will be called to discuss their solution.
Interview.