Work on algorithms to read information much faster and more accurate at Geddit Reader (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (allows remote)

Job Description

We read on average 3h a day from screens. All the current products like Google, Evernote or PDF readers don't help you with that. You still need to process the information yourself. Why?

We developed algorithms that double your reading speed and text understanding in a single mouse click. You don't need to follow a training, our software does it all for you. We want to change the way we read from screens. 

We’re looking for experienced iOS programmers with a high ability for abstract thinking and problem solving, that have experience with PDF documents (preferable PSPDFKit). You are responsible for our iPad and Mac app. You have to be up for the challenge to make reading from screens easier and more comfortable. 

As a Front End Developer, you will be building the user interface of our document reader. The successful candidate will have an excellent eye for detail and an absolute commitment to making sure features are well implemented and bug free. We appreciate proactive people who offer ideas to improve the software and challenge priorities based on the impact on the user.

Key responsibilities
• Translating requirements and mockups into fully functioning features using Objective-C (incl. Cocoa Touch frameworks). • Looking for new ways to improve our Reader and implementing A/B tests.
• Fine-tuning our algorithm and correct the mistakes it makes with certain PDF layouts. • Looking for new ways to improve the overall reading experience for reading from screens. • 

Work at Geddit Reader

There are many benefits in joining the Geddit Reader team. You will be working on algorithms to improve the overall reading experience from screens. You will be part of our startup and you will have a lot of freedom to give your own input. We offer a good salary, attractive bonus plan, commuting reimbursement and 26 days of annual leave. 

Skills Requirements

Skills Experience
• Expert understanding of Objective-C (incl. Cocoa Touch frameworks) 
• Experience in working with PDF files (preferable also with PSPDFKit framework) • Ability to write high-performance, reusable code
• Experience in a commercial environment; pragmatic, down to earth approach
• Experience with data-driven product development: analytics, A/B testing, etc.
• Empathy for the end user
• Knowledge of version control systems
• 3+ years of experience building applications
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About Geddit Reader

The company behind Geddit Reader is MTcompany. MTcompany (founded in 2004) is the largest training institute in the Netherlands for speed reading trainings. Clients include ABN, KMPG and Heineken. In de past 10 years we’ve trained more than 68,000 people. When talking to our clients we noticed that they all have problems with reading from screens (they read slower from screens and most of them simply don’t like it). Based on our expertise we’ve build algorithms that doubles your reading speed in a single mouse click.

We are a small and young team that wants to change how the world process information. Our ideal goal: ‘like the Matrix, you just plug in and instantly have all the information at your disposal’.

Joel Test score: 7 out of 12

The Joel Test is a twelve-question measure of the quality of a software team.

How to apply

We are headquartered in the city of Amsterdam. Our culture is built around good ideas and a collaborative environment. We all share the responsibility to make our company even better. We invite you to make your own mark on the company. Together we can set off on an exciting journey to change the way we read from screens. 

Interested? Apply by sending us a email with your credentials and motivation:

mark@mtcompany.com 

IMPORTANT!!  All candidates must submit a portfolio with personal design contributions or work samples, otherwise the application cannot be taken into consideration.

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October 5, 2013 • Posted in: Technology

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