[smt88]

1) In the US, this post indicates illegal discrimination. I know you're anonymous, but you should be pretty certain that no real-world employee can find this post.

2) Hire him on a contract basis for a month or two. Pay him what you'd pay a senior dev of whatever age. Evaluate him on the progress of the product, and have a trusted external party audit his work (if you yourself aren't technical enough).

3) Stop thinking about discriminating on the basis of age.

[swtf]

Funny. Actually I am the 25 yo. I just didn't want a biased option from you guys.

[smt88]

If you think the company is hesitant, offer to work on a contract basis -- to "put your money where your mouth is".

[swtf]

That's fair.

[aanm1988]

1. Thought that was only if you were over 40.

2. Don't be surprised if he says no, he'd rather not get strung along for months. Seriously, why would someone ever accept this type of arrangement if they have sought after skills?

[swtf]

I agree