Job ads are usually full of cliches. The interesting thing to me is how much they've have changed. Ten years ago it was "team player." Now it's "rockstar." Silly as it is, that's at least a sign of progress. It means employers have now realized that you want the smartest programmers, rather than obedient ones.
I suspect Google's example is the main reason for this change. Or evolution.
So from your perspective the companies that use "rockstar" and similar terms are probably better for hackers than a standard job posting? Since they are at least looking for the right type of programmers... I can see that perspective.
It's always possible that some horrible HR person posted the job. I've talked to some horrible HR people at Microsoft and Google in the past (when they were "cool" places to work with super smart types).
I think the most obvious move is to interview and talk to the people you will be working for/with. In many cases the specific project or team is as important as the company.
The job ad is just to get that initial interest. To get you to commit to sending a resume or taking a phone call.
Silly as it is, that's at least a sign of progress. It means employers have now realized that you want the smartest programmers, rather than obedient ones.
I suspect Google's example is the main reason for this change. Or evolution.