Just checked my inbox. I recieved their email ad too.
I assume you’d try for a remote worker role, or would you hope to relocate to the UK? It’s nice where they are and not that far from London. House prices/rents can be a little high in that part of England because of that but otherwise it’s not bad.
Things you may wonder…
Uh, you know £50k isn’t much right?
In the UK it’s actually a pretty good salary. It’s roughly equivalent to a $100k job in most major US cities because tax and the cost of living is much lower here. For the right candidate, we may even be able to offer a higher salary, and we have excellent benefits.
If you find a developer, will this make Synergy 2 more stable?
Yes! We’re trying our best with only 3 developers (and one of them, Jerry, is leaving!), At the current rate, it’ll take about 12-18 months before Synergy 2 is where we want it to be in terms of stability and feature richness. If we find 3-4 more developers, this should cut this time down to 6 months or less.
My friend can’t relocate, should they apply?
Sure! We’re totally onboard with remote workers, even from other countries (we currently have 2 remote workers at opposite ends of the globe). We would prefer someone who can move to our HQ in Camberley, Surrey (UK) as it’s easier for communication, but it’s slim pickings here (even the big companies are struggling to find people).
What if my friend doesn’t know C++?
Lucky for your friend, we’ll teach them C++. All we ask is that they know an object-oriented language already, and have a good understanding of computer science (design patterns, common principles and paradigms, etc). As well as providing mentorship and learning internally, we also pay for programming courses and have an unlimited book allowance.
What about company culture and benefits?
At Symless, we have an open and free culture where people have autonomy and mastery. When we say flexible working hours, we really mean it. Our philosophy is to be results-oriented, and we’re not the sort of company who chains people to their desks. You can also work from home, and we’ll provide the equipment you need to do so effectively. Oh, and there’s unlimited annual leave too. Plus, we support LGBT and equal opportunities.