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Looking for:
* deeply knowledgeable and passionate about computer security
* adequate developer (ideally in Python, C/C++, but specific languages don't matter) -- would take better developer and less experienced (but still interested in) security; ideally everyone is great at both the security/audit/ops side and the dev side, but a team with everyone having a different mix is most realistic
* compatible long-term goals which are explicit; if someone wants to use this to become a great startup founder in 1-2y, i'd be fine with that and then introducing to investors, or someone who wants a 10y+ job, but being explicit about desires seems essential, in exchange for the company being honest about status, long-term potential, etc.
* cultural fit: able to get along with the team, and also compatible with "how startups work" -- easier if someone's been part of a successful product launch at a startup in a similar role There are way more of those people in the bay area (although, many more jobs, too) than in Philly (I am from suburban philadelphia myself). Recruiting from enterprises might be ok for employees 20+, but not as good on the cultural fit issues for #1-10. NYC is basically out (they are a net importer); Boston is a major source; philadelphia, atlanta, north carolina, etc. might be minor sources, and DC is probably a net importer. I'd relo candidates from places like that (we can't really do remote yet), but wouldn't personally want to set up an office anywhere but SFBA, Seattle, Austin, a few non-US places, or unfortunately DC-Metro (I hate DC Metro myself, but in the long run, it's necessary; not sure if MD, VA, DC makes the most sense). |