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Java Developer

What you’ll be doing:

Working on the Java backend which powers Last.fm, from streaming and recommendation, to data mining and scrobbling. You will delve into many of the Java services that power Last.fm, and ultimately adopt one or more areas as the primary maintainer. We’re always looking for good, self-motivated people – feel free to apply even if your skill set does not match this description perfectly.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of J2SE 5.0, especially in a server-side context
• Independent problem solving skills, ability to write efficient code that scales well
• Flexibility: we are small company, but we move quickly

Pluses:

• Experience with Hadoop, Lucene, HBase
• Buzzword compliance: Spring, Hibernate, Servlets, JMS, …
• Experienced with test driven development / JUnit
• Database/SQL experience, especially with PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C, C++, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala, …)
• Subversion
• Linux CLI
• Experience building interactive graphing applications, data visualisation user interfaces (e.g. using Flex)
• Experience developing distributed, scalable applications for high-volume sites
• Experience developing large-scale storage and data processing systems
• Interest in fields of music, social networking, blogging and related technologies, recommendation systems, data visualisation, and data mining

^ How to Apply

Flash Developer

Last.fm is looking for an in-house Flash developer to join the team. The ideal candidate will be creative, enthusiastic, and good at “getting things done”. Chief responsibilities will include maintaining Last.fm's existing roster of Flash products (streaming players for both audio and video, Flash widgets for 3rd-party sites, scrobbling lib, etc), as well as building the next generation of Last.fm Flash applications for the website and beyond.

Requirements:

• Strong object-oriented Actionscript 2.0 skills
• Ability to build robust applications from the ground up
• Proven experience in interaction design and an eye for detail
• Comfortable dealing with web services and the inherent design issues
• Experience using Last.fm / Audioscrobbler

Pluses:

• Experience with Actionscript 3.0
• Experience with source control tools (SVN/CVS)
• Flex/Laszlo
• Experience with streaming applications
• Fluent in another (non ECMAScript compliant) programming language

^ How to Apply

PHP Developers

Last.fm is looking for developers with a combination of strong PHP / SQL, software design principles and HTML skills.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and innovative, good at “getting things done”, and have experience using Last.fm / AS.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and implement new features on your own, as well as building on existing features of the website.
• From conception through to implementation, you’ll be writing code used by millions of people every day.
• Working well within the Last.fm team to help improve the product and take over the world.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of object-oriented PHP & standards-compliant SQL.
• Sound knowledge of HTML.
• Independent problem solving skills, ability to write code that scales well.
• Understanding of how the web works, from low to high levels.
• Familiarity with a wide range of relevant technologies and web standards.
• Flexibility: we are small company, but we move quickly.

Pluses:

• Smarty templating system (smarty.php.net).
• Subversion.
• Web services and syndication.
• Linux CLI.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Experience developing scalable web applications for high-volume sites.
• Javascript, and when not to use it.
• Flash.
• Interest in fields of music, social networking, blogging and related technologies, recommendation systems, and data mining.
• A preference for vi over emacs

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Senior C++ Developers

Last.fm is looking for a couple of Senior C++ developers capable of building world class desktop software.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of software development, passionate about user experience, detail oriented and interested in cutting edge music applications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Helping architect the Last.fm desktop software and manage the development timeline
• Implementing features and maintaining existing code using Qt and C++
• Working with the rest of the software team to improve our development process
• Innovating in music management and discovery to help create the world's best music service

Requirements:

• Expert C++ knowledge and extensive experience with GUI frameworks
• 5+ years of professional development experience or significant open source achievement
• Proven expertise in application development on Windows and/or Mac platforms
• Strong academic background in CS or equivalent
• Excellent understanding of web client-server protocols such as HTTP, XML/RPC etc
• Familiarity with revision control systems (we use SVN)
• A thorough and organised way of working
• Excellent communication skills (fluent English is a must)

Pluses:

• Experience with Qt and multi-platform development
• Open source leadership
• Software testing experience
• Understanding of usability principles & interface design
• Interest in fields of music, social networking, recommendation systems and related technologies

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Linux Sysadmin (varying levels)

Last.fm is looking for a system administrator to help support our growing infrastructure. The role is mainly focused on our server infrastructure, and also includes some desktop support in the office. A keen interest in Linux and networking is essential, as is a thirst for more knowledge in related areas. You will be working within our systems engineering team to maintain and expand the hardware and tools that keep Last.fm on the air.

We have junior and more senior positions available.

Responsibilities:

• Configure new servers, including linux installs (debian/ubuntu) and network setup
• Assist in network management tool administration
• Sysadmin related development support
• Hardware installs and bringing new equipment online at our datacentres (this includes rackmount server installs)
• Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting (why is it broken, dead disks and what not)

Desired skills:

• Linux and sysadmin-fu
• Good LAN and WAN troubleshooting skills
• Windows Desktop Support; email / printing / network connectivity
• Desktop installation and setup of new office machines
• Scripting skills
• A preference for vi over emacs

^ How to Apply

DBA, PostgreSQL and MySQL

Last.fm is looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to act as DBA and co-Architect in the development and maintenance of our federated database environment (PostgreSQL and MySQL).

This position reports to the CTO and is part of our core engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage our existing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
• Perform DB administration, maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring
• Plan and perform stress test and volume test on pre-production databases
• Work closely with developers to ensure availability and integrity
• Manage the expansion and scale up of our database environment as we continue to grow
• Document and update procedures and processes

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 3 years as a PostgreSQL or MySQL DBA for large scale databases
• Experience in database performance tuning, clustering, replication, backup and recovery, system architecture and design
• Work experience on UNIX / Linux
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve performance problems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Computer Science degree or equivalent

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Data Warehouse Developer

Last.fm is looking for a Data Warehouse Developer, equipped with experience in databases, software development, a knowledge of common data analysis methods and natural curiosity, to explore some of the largest data sets in the industry.

Job Description

• Software Developer with focus on implementing data warehouses
• You will develop and maintain the storage and data processing layers of your systems: database design, ETL, automation systems
• Analysis and long-term monitoring of e.g. product feature success, ad revenue management, …

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Java 1.5
• Good knowledge of Hibernate, Ibatis, Spring, …
• Excellent knowledge of SQL using MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Independent problem solving skills
• Experience in designing and maintaining large databases
• Experience in data warehouse design and implementation, ETL, …

Pluses

• Experience with distributed data processing systems (grid computing, MapReduce)
• Experience with open source warehousing and analytics software (Pentaho, BIRT, or others)
• Experience in creating secure web interfaces for database-driven applications using Java, PHP, Rails, …
• Sound background in statistics
• Subversion, Linux CLI
• Interest in fields of music, social networking, blogging and related technologies, recommendation systems, and data mining

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QA Tester

Last.fm are looking for a smart and thorough software tester for its desktop application and web site.

What you’ll be doing

• Testing the Last.fm desktop application for bugs prior to release
• Keeping abreast of new releases of operating systems, devices and 3rd party player software
• Drawing up test plans in cooperation with the development team
• Implementing testing procedures and documenting them
• Ultimately improving the quality of the Last.fm software

Requirements

• An obsessive attention to detail
• Experienced Last.fm user
• Familiarity with different flavours of Windows and Mac OS X
• Familiarity with a wide range of desktop applications
• Excellent communication skills

Pluses

• Experience in software testing
• Familiarity with Linux
• Some coding skills

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Product Manager Digital Music

Last.fm is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Product Manager to play an important role within the digital music team. With a minimum of 2-4 years product management or similar experience, you will be working as part of a team looking after all subscription models available to last.fm users and driving subscriber growth through effective management and implementation of projects/promotions, maximising selection and catalogue integrity, enhancing merchandising, customer, and site experience to enable the company to meet its targets. You will have proven analytical capability and project management skills and will be customer focused, extremely detail-oriented, and able to effectively prioritise and multi-task.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for music, a high level of flexibility, commitment, and a sense of humour.

Job Description

• Looking after digital catalogue and liaising with digital content providers to ensure the last.fm digital catalogue is as complete as possible
• Liaising with labels to ensure digital content availability
• Develop and execute project plans for the launch of new product and content development initiatives
• Designing and maintaining reports based on collected data
• Liaising with labels to ensure monthly reporting obligations are met
• Working with cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines
• Manage some third party relationships – manage content providers, manage day-to-day relationships
• Monitor performance and competitor/market developments
• Contribute to the launch of major new releases, involving coordination of a virtual team from across the business

Suitable candidates will have a strong work ethic, strong analytical and commercial judgment, interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, be comfortable with ambiguity, making assumptions with imperfect data and presenting findings to senior management. Bachelor’s degree required. Licensing or royalty experience a bonus.

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Legal Director

Last.fm is looking for a Legal Director to support and provide commercial legal advice to the Last.fm Team and the CBS Legal Department. The position will be based in London but will involve some limited travel.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the team in drafting, structuring, negotiating and documenting in all critical areas, including:
  1. Content acquisition and licensing with major music labels, independents, publishers, collecting societies and other content rights holders
  2. Revenue generating contracts (advertising, affiliates, etc.)
  3. Online business management (terms of use, UGC, community management, IP, data protection, etc.)
  4. General commercial (HR, vendor, and distribution arrangements, technology deals and other general business deals).
• Stay apprised of legal changes impacting online businesses, online communities, music and content rights.
• Develop and manage outside counsel and legal budgets
• Bear responsibility for communication and collaboration with the CBS Legal Department.
• Participate the CBS Legal Department meetings and Last.fm senior staff meetings.

Profile

• Law Degree from an Accredited Law School
• 3-5 years of legal experience at a prominent law firm, or legal department of a major online music operation, or online community website or entertainment company or equivalent organization. Preference for music rights experience.
• Proven track record of negotiating, documenting, drafting and closing complex commercial agreements, such as licensing, Internet-related and complex technology/technology services agreements.
• Sophisticated and strategic understanding of the laws that govern online and music businesses, including music rights, intellectual property, and privacy.
• Excellent organizational skills, in particular the ability to prioritize project manage
• First class communications skills, both written and verbal, plus ability to build relationships and collaborate with a variety of personalities and styles
• Sense of humor, commitment to teamwork and something that passes for musical taste

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Lead Copywriter

You are a technically-minded person with an understanding of Last.fm's honest, transparent tone and ready to nurture this into a strong brand identity and messaging. You're a responsible leader and work well in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Writing and managing copy for the Last.fm interface informed by use-cases and SEO
• Maintaining a consistent message and vocabulary across various products within the Last.fm service working closely with the design and product teams.
• Writing for marketing and promotion while maintaining the honest transparent tone indicative of Last.fm product integrity
• Writing FAQs and working with the customer support team achieve clear communication and a tone indicative of the Last.fm brand
• Working closely with the Technical Writer and Head of PR to maintain consistent tone and message.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years copywriting experience
• Fluent English speaker
• Basic HTML, ability to use a text-editor a plus
• Quickly develop rapport with engineers, designers and translators

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Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Last.fm is seeing a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the development of a function that will provide the analytical horsepower supporting important business decisions facing the company. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will directly support the entire business, driving both top and bottom line success. The company is building a finance function whose role is to be both business partners as well as leaders who challenge the business to maximize controllership and return on investment. This position will have a tremendous range of responsibilities and expectations for success.

Qualifications

This position will work closely with the product and executive teams to ensure that the business is maximizing is goals of growth, involvement, and monetization. A very important part of the role’s reasonability is in providing robust analytical modelling and analysis. The second key requirement will be to maintain strict controllership over the business so that we can forecast and report accurate financials. Lastly, our expectation is that this position will be critical in continuing to emphasize a culture of data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

We are now seeking a Head of Financial Planning to help grow our business by:

• Providing financial analysis to prioritize and lead business decision-making
• Designing & maintaining metrics models
• Analyzing new business ideas and making an analytical judgment on the quality of the idea.
• Collecting and analyzing quantitative data
• Designing and maintaining reports based on collected data
• Challenging the business on performance and assumptions
• Maintaining data and financial integrity
• Formulation of strategic & corporate plans to operating profit
• Leadership of ad hoc projects
• Interrogating data using excel (pivot tables/v-lookups) and access
• Driving process improvements

Suitable candidates will have a strong work ethic, strong analytical and commercial judgment, interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience, be comfortable with ambiguity, making assumptions with imperfect data and presenting findings to senior management. Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.

Location: London, GB

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Senior Advertising Executive (Germany)

Last.fm is looking for a Senior Advertising Executive to help grow and manage a unique, innovative line of online advertising products. World-class agencies and brands are beginning to leverage the rich profile information on Last.fm to find the right audience and spread the word about their products in a new way.

What you'll be doing

• Devising and executing sales strategies
• Interfacing w/ key German clients and partners (ad-agencies, media buyers, brands etc.)
• Working closely with internal design and development teams, clients and advertising agencies to develop new advertising and promotional concepts
• Helping drive the creation of tools and metrics to run the German business
• Meeting monthly and quarterly sales targets, and reporting these to the executive team.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience
• An outstanding track record of sales is essential
• Previous experience in advertising sales within another highly successful German online business would be highly desirable

This position is ideally based in Germany, with regular trips to London.

^ How to Apply