We're hiring for around 17 Senior or Principal level software engineers, and we don't have any stupid tests. We are Rally Software, in Broomfield, CO. Now we're owned by Broadcom.
It's certainly not bad. The stock is fantastic, my annual bonus can be over 20%. So, with healthcare, unlimited PTO, an onsite gym and cafeteria, etc, it's not a bad deal at all.
Yes, the housing in the immediate area is expensive (Boulder County, CO), but there are many more affordable places to live within commuting distance.
I'm in Arvada and have been doing web dev a long time but don't tick some of those boxes, specifically have never worked in Java. Pretty much just PHP and its frameworks. Do you think I should bother applying?
I would take a look at all the jobs on our board in Broomfield, CO. Not all are Java or Full stack. We write the job descriptions for ideal candidates, but we are specifically looking for Sr/Principal level engineers, and will pay accordingly (10-15 years experience).
What's your hiring process look like?
What does Rally Software make? Edit: Ah, ok, found it. Nice.