We're hiring!
We are creating next-generation databases and analytics software which works across multiple, disparate databases. We're looking to hire two more developers. You must enjoy working on difficult problems, have solid CS and algorithm skills, be comfortable talking to customers, and most importantly of all, be entrepreneurial.
Our first product is Comprehend Clinical, which specifically targets clinical trial data and is built on top of Comprehend Systems' technology.
We are a Palo Alto based tech-startup, well funded by great investors including YCombinator, Ron Cownay, Yuri Milner, Paul Buchheit, Garry Tan, Menlo Ventures, and many more.
We offer generous equity, competitive salary, lunch and dinners, gym memberships, health/vision/dental, and much more. If you're interested in applying, send your resume to careers@comprehend.com.
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Why work at Comprehend Systems?
Improve the world
Our first product, Comprehend Clinical, is a reporting and visualization tool which will help bring new cures and treatments to the market faster. You will directly help save lives and stop pain.
Big Vision
We’re creating the future of databases, which will drastically benefit every industry. Once we solve the problem for clinical trials, we’re going to solve this problem universally.
Culture
At Comprehend Systems, we are a tight-knit group of can-do engineers, with experience in both large and small companies. We have one guiding principle that all members of our team follow: “no ego”. If you don’t understand something, simply ask and we’ll help. Similarly, if we don’t understand something, we’ll do the same. We’re all on the same team, let’s help eachother as best we can.
Equity
We want all of our employees to be fully invested in the success of our company. Because of this, we’re offering generous equity stakes to all employees.
Careers
We’re a well-funded Silicon Valley startup. If you have ambitions about one day starting your own company, we can help. Come work with us and learn about startups from the inside.
Technology
We’re running a full Java Enterprise house. On the backend, it’s EJB 3.1, JDBC, JPA, and more. On the frontend, we’re running Google GWT, EXT GWT, Highcharts, and custom javascript libraries. While you don’t have to be a master in each of these technologies, it helps to have a basic understanding.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries for exceptional engineers, health insurance, gym memberships, and flexible vacation time. We’re looking for self-motivated individuals who do what they say they’re going to do. Because of this, we strive to create a work environment that’s very accommodating.
Platform
Because our software is Java-based, our engineers are welcome to use any platform they want: Debian, OS X, Windows, etc.
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