Startup Jobs in Silicon Valley

Flash Developer - Social Games - San Mateo, CA

2009-10-09T22:37:00Z

Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?

We are looking for top-notch Flash Developers to join our Engineering Team! Our Flash Developers are building great social games that are fun, viral, and will be used by millions! Come build outstanding web-based products in a collaborative environment!

Digital Chocolate is the world's most efficient producer of high quality, original games across mass-market casual platforms. With offices in San Mateo, Helsinki, Bangalore, and Barcelona, the company offers more than 60 award-winning games, including Tower Bloxx and AvaPeeps, with a focus on casual, social, and mobile play that is offered globally over both wired and wireless networks. Digital Chocolate was founded in 2003 by CEO Trip Hawkins, who was also the founder and CEO of Electronic Arts. In addition to leading the industry in awards for its mobile games, the company known as "DChoc" has itself won more than 10 awards in the last two years including Best Game Developer of the Year awards from both IGN.com and Mobile Entertainment and inclusion in The Red Herring Global 100. For more information, please visit www.digitalchocolate.com.

Although we are an established company, we have maintained the spirit, camaraderie and teamwork of a startup. Every employee can see how he or she contributes to the company’s success – and be recognized for it.

What We're Looking For:

Expertise in Flash Development: Actionscript 3.0, CPU/Memory optimization, JavaScripts/Flash bridging
Expertise in Web Development: JavaScript, Cross-Browser compatibility
3+ years of solid Software Development experience
Passion for building high-quality, viral, engaging games
Design and Game Development experience
Experience building data-driven, complex, high-transaction Internet applications
BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
Flex experience

How to Apply:

If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to sm-careers@digitalchocolate.com. Include your name, and the words "Flash Developer" in the subject of your message. Please paste a copy of your resume in the body of the email - we don't open attachments.
Please note that relocation assistance is not offered.

Game Server Developer - San Mateo, CA

2009-10-09T22:36:00Z

Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?

We are looking for top-notch Game Server Developers to join our Engineering Team! Our Web Developers are architecting and building great social games that are fun, viral, and will be used by millions! Come build outstanding products in a collaborative environment!

What We're Looking For:

Experience with Java, Hibernate, Spring, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby
Familiarity with Linux, Apache, MySQL
2+ years of sold Software Development experience
At ease with run-time complexity, caching, and load balancing issues
Clustering knowledge and experience
Facebook and/or MySpace platform experience
Passion for building high-quality, viral, engaging games
BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

How to Apply:

If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to sm-careers@digitalchocolate.com. Include your name, and the words "Game Server Developer" in the subject of your message. Please paste a copy of your resume in the body of the email - we don't open attachments.
Please note that relocation assistance is not offered.

Lead Artist - Social Games - San Mateo, CA

2009-10-09T22:35:00Z

Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?
We are looking for a Lead Artist to contribute to the development of innovative social games for Digital Chocolate.

The Job

The lead artist will create art for social games across multiple platforms, primarily web and iPhone. This includes creating characters, animations, backgrounds, environments and UI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
3 years of experience
Experience creating a broad range of art styles in both 2D and 3D
Solid understanding of color
Solid understanding of game UI
Solid foundation in art skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize and work on multiple games and platforms simultaneously
Ability to take something from concept to completion
Experience developing games desirable
Previous experience as a lead artist in a game preferred
Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and similar
Specific Flash and Maya knowledge is a plus
Work samples required

Junior Artist - Social Games - San Mateo, CA

2009-10-09T22:34:00Z

Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?
We are looking for a Junior Artist to contribute to the development of innovative social games for Digital Chocolate.

The Job:

Bachelor's degree or higher
1-3 years of experience
Experience creating a broad range of art styles in both 2D and 3D
Solid understanding of color
Solid understanding of game UI is desirable
Solid foundation in art skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize and work on multiple games and platforms simultaneously
Ability to take something from concept to completion
Experience developing games desirable
Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and similar
Specific Flash and Maya knowledge is a plus
Work samples required

How to Apply:

If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to the sm-careers@digitalchocolate.com. Include your name, and the words "Lead Artist" in the subject of your message. Please paste a copy of your resume in the body of the email.
Please note that relocation assistance is not offered.

Quality Assurance Engineer - Los Altos, CA

2009-10-09T22:32:00Z

Quality Assurance Engineer

You will have a key role in designing and developing an integrated SQA process, framework and tests from scratch to ensure Guardian Analytics’ analytics-based fraud prevention applications are released to market on time and with a high standard of quality. Working from the backend real-time event processing (multi-threaded Java) and DB layers (Hibernate, Oracle, MySQL) through the front end Web Application layer (DHTML, JS, AJAX, JSF, Java Application Logic), your mission will be to define and execute an overall SQA methodology that results in a high level of satisfaction for our users. Specifically, you will:

Define and implement a test framework to support efficient functional, regression, performance, high availability and stress test for Java server and database.
Design and execute a test for Web based GUI application, create and maintain automated test suite to support multiple browsers types
Work with product management and software engineering to define test plans and schedules for each product release
Define and develop the test cases and follow through with hands-on test execution
Define and execute integration test for the complete system
Contribute to product design to ensure testability and robustness of products and features

Required Experience

BS/MS in CS or equivalent with at least 5 years of software quality assurance experience testing and releasing mission critical enterprise applications
2+ years programming or designing and developing complex automated test scripts
Strong Oracle and/or MySQL DB scripting skills
Excellent Unix and Windows knowledge
Knowledge of multi-tier architectures, Java-based systems, relational databases
Expertise in backend API and DB testing methodologies
Experience with large scale performance, fault tolerance and scalability testing
Experience designing and implementing flexible and robust automated test frameworks
Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic small company environment.
Passionate about quality and relentless in getting to the root cause of a problem yet pragmatic and efficient in approach.
Resourceful, flexible, and able to solve complex problems.
Prior start-up experience strongly preferred

submit resumes to careers@guardiananalytics.com.

UNIX System Administrator - San Francisco, CA

2009-10-09T22:30:00Z

Terracotta is looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team in
San Francisco!

Required Skills

Familiarity with most basic system administration tools and
processes; for example, can boot/shut down a machine, add and remove
user accounts, use backup programs and fsck or chkdsk, maintain system
database files (groups, hosts, aliases, usermanager).
Fundamental understanding of an operating system; for example,
understands job control, soft and hard links or shortcuts, distinctions
between the kernel and the user environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of writing
purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making
presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with
upper management and regular users. Patience is key!
Comfortable supporting and Internal IT environment as well as a
small production web installation.
Independent problem-solving, self-directed.
Comfortable with most aspects of operating system administration;
for example, configuration of mail systems, system installation and
configuration, printer systems, fundamentals of security, installing
third-party software.
Has a solid understanding of a UNIX-based operating system;
understands paging and swapping, inter-process communication, devices
and what device drivers do, filesystem concepts (inode, clustering,
logical partitions).
Familiarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing
environment concepts; can configure NFS and LDAP, NT domains; can use
nslookup or dig to check information in the DNS; understands basic
routing concepts.
Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Perl,
Python, Ruby, a shell).
Ability to work using a ticket system (RT)
Ability to troubleshoot basic hardware problems including PCs,
Macs, and servers
Familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment
concepts; for example, can use the route command or administer routing
and remote access service, add a workstation to a network, and mount
remote filesystems.
Familiarity with the following: RedHat, Fedora, OpenBSD, Solaris,
Windows, Tomcat, NFS, DHCP, DNS, Samba, LDAP,
Apache httpd, kickstart, Nagios.

Required Background

Three to five years of system administration experience.
Previous experience at a startup as a system administrator a plus.

Desirable Background and Skills

A degree in computer science or a related field.
Some programming experience in Java
Familiarity with the following: Asterisk, Polycom IP phones, SuSE
linux, MacOS, Postfix, Mailman, Zimbra, Cisco VPN, Bacula, Postgresql,
Autoyast, Jumpstart, automounter, RT, VMware, Puppet

Appropriate Responsibilities

Receives general instructions for new responsibilities from
supervisor.
Administers a complex site alone or assists in the administration
of a larger site.
Initiates some new responsibilities and helps to plan for the
future of the site/network.
Evaluates and/or recommends purchases; has strong influence on
purchasing process.

Interested? get in touch with us at careers@terracottatech.com!

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Sales Representative (Greater SF Bay Area)

2009-10-09T22:25:00Z

Electric Cloud is looking for a software sales representative for the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate will be able to show success in selling enterprise software to large development teams. The primary responsibilities of this position include organizing and executing a sound territory plan, qualifying and working multiple enterprise sales opportunities, and closing business in line with the sales quotas given to you for your region. The position requires a minimum of five years selling enterprise software products (with at least two years of outside sales). Knowledge of the software development process, experience working in a start-up, and the ability to execute on strategy will be key to the success of this position.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and execute on account plans
Close enterprise-wide software deals with new and established customer-base
Target high-level accounts and utilize internal teams to set-up meetings, create demos, and pilot Electric Cloud products.

Experience:

Minimum...

5 years of successfully selling software development tools/applications to enterprise companies (2 in outside sales)
Industry knowledge of software development market
Understanding of critical business drivers for software development
Ability to penetrate major accounts, and build long term relationships with key customers
Strong verbal, presentation, written, and organizational skills

Desired...

In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycles and software development processes preferred

Education:

Bachelors Degree required

Travel:

Minimal travel

If you would like to send us your information for future reference, you may do so by sending it to careers@electric-cloud.com. We appreciate your cooperation.

Network Software Engineer, Development Tools

2009-10-09T22:22:00Z

We are looking for Senior Software Engineers to develop and enhance platform development tools for embedded communication and media products. Design, develop, enhance and maintain GUI and command line tools in Linux/UNIX development environment. Create and adapt the backend scripts and tools to facilitate the front end UI functionality. Follow standard design and implementation processes and procedures. Develop well-defined developer tools and interfaces. Perform integration, testing, and related release documentation. Contribute to the software and processor architecture for next-generation chips, development kits and software modules.

Responsibilities:

Develop software development tools for our Internet Processor family
Develop Graphical and Textual UI in Linux environment
Create flows and methodology for embedded device development
Become expert in emerging development technologies, evaluate feasibility and develop project schedules
Act as a technical lead within a project focused team

Requirements:

BSCS/BSEE or MSCS/MSEE
5+ years of experience in design, implementation, & debugging of software in C/C++
5+ years of embedded system development tools experience
Experience developing Graphical UI tools for embedded systems development
Expert using Linux for everyday work -- including command-line tools for file manipulation, text processing, text matching with regular expression syntax
Programming experience in C and C++ - both development and maintenance - with demonstrated application of OOD principles where applicable
Familiarity with how software authored in the above languages is built on Linux platforms object files and archive libraries
Scripting experience in Linux shells, Tcl, and Perl
Experience embedding scripting or expression evaluation technology in a C-based product

Desired Experience:

Experience implementing UI interfaces for flexible/configurable embedded processors in Linux/Windows environment
Experience with GNU debugging and development tools
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

How To Apply

If you are interested in discussing career opportunities with Ubicom, please email your resume to careers@ubicom.com.

Please reference the job title that you are interested in pursuing.

Applicants only, please — no agencies, recruiters or headhunters. Ubicom is an equal opportunity employer.

Media Software Engineer - San Jose, CA

2009-10-09T22:22:00Z

Looking for a senior software engineer with experience in media codec algorithm design and implementation. The ideal candidate should also have experience in design and implementation of networked media protocols like UPnP and media applications based on that. Our development environment is an embedded system environment, so experience in embedded development is major plus. Most of our development is done in C and C++ under Linux. Knowledge of SMP is a plus as our architecture is a multi-threaded environment. The candidate is expected to work as a technical lead in an energetic work environment.

Responsibilities:

Development of networked media software in C/C++ and assembly
Development & optimization of video and audio codec algorithms: MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, AC3, MPEG2 audio etc.
Analyze software performance, and resource utilization and propose and implement optimizations
Work with hardware designers on the best split of hardware/software solutions to solve media performance problems and implement new capabilities
Act as the software lead in your area, and mentor junior engineers

Requirements/Desired Experience:

Strong working knowledge in video and audio codec algorithms & implementation: MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, AC3, MPEG2 audio etc.
Good working experience in UPnP protocols for Audio & Video and its use to distribute media. Working knowledge of DLNA requirements is a big plus
Strong working knowledge in open source audio/video packages and libraries
Experience in software development in Linux environment
Experience in C/C++ programming, performance optimization and debug
Experience in software development for embedded systems and big plus
Team work and good communication a must for this position

Education:

Master's degree or PhD with 3-5 years of software development experience required

How To Apply

If you are interested in discussing career opportunities with Ubicom, please email your resume to careers@ubicom.com.

Please reference the job title that you are interested in pursuing.

Applicants only, please — no agencies, recruiters or headhunters. Ubicom is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications Engineer - San Jose, CA

2009-10-09T22:20:00Z

Ubicom develops networking and media processor solutions that address the unique demands of networking applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company provides optimized system-level solutions to OEMs for a wide range of products including wireless routers, access points, VoIP gateways, networked DPFs, and streaming media devices. For more information, visit www.ubicom.com.

Do you thrive on a variety of activities and enjoy being at the center of business critical programs in a buzzing environment? Are you motivated by working with the best and brightest people in software and VLSI technology? Do you want to contribute to the proliferation of a leading embedded platform? Then we want you to be a part of our exceptional Applications Engineering team as an Applications Engineer!

Job duties:

Providing technical expertise in definition of new products and system solutions
Design / implement reference systems (Hardware, Embedded software)
Train Ubicom FAEs, and sales representatives in new products, applications and customer-specific knowledge
Support Designers / FAEs with challenging technical problems in custom designs (on-site if required)
Write application notes, datasheets, manuals and related product support documents
Meet customers (internal & external) and participate in effective technical discussions with them
Evaluate / analyze and report on technology, standards, partner material
Propose solutions to customers and marketing

Experience Required:

BS or MS degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field
3-6 years experience developing embedded products and working closely with customers
Have a strong understanding of embedded systems and software design
- TCP/IP network programming
- Linux or VxWorks
- Proficient in C for embedded environments
- Read and verify hardware schematics
- Board level (PCB) design experience
- Experience with system integration and board-level debug/bring-up
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Willing to travel up to10% internationally or domestic as needed

How To Apply

If you are interested in discussing career opportunities with Ubicom, please email your resume to careers@ubicom.com.

Please reference the job title that you are interested in pursuing.

Applicants only, please — no agencies, recruiters or headhunters. Ubicom is an equal opportunity employer.

Product Marketing Manager - San Jose, CA

2009-10-09T22:19:00Z

Ubicom develops networking and media processor solutions that address the unique demands of real-time interactive applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company provides optimized system-level solutions to OEMs and ODMs for a wide range of products including streaming media devices, networked digital photo frames, wireless routers, bridges, VoIP gateways and other network devices. For more information, visit www.ubicom.com.

Job description:

Ubicom is looking for a product marketing manager that can drive the outbound and inbound marketing efforts for the Ubicom multimedia line of products and solutions. The objective is to be the marketing champion to grow the multimedia business significantly in close partnership with all internal stakeholders. This includes:

Outbound Marketing

Develop market strategies through market assessment, assessment of required solutions and formulation of attack strategies.
Execute on business development towards design wins, putting the right partnerships in place and engaging with strategic customers.
Define and implement launch plan and rollout strategy for Ubicom media solutions.
Drive all required outbound activities and deliverables like sales/FAE training, required collateral, marketing materials, and opportunity management with sales.
Define product mix and pricing strategy for Ubicom media products.

Inbound Marketing

Identify market opportunities and requirements for the Ubicom offering
Define appropriate solutions in the form of roadmaps, MRDs and development priorities
Evaluate and manage competitive threats and appropriate response strategies for target markets

This person will work with the factory applications engineering, sales, and engineering teams. The position will report to the VP of Marketing.

Qualities and skills needed:

Organized and able to manage priorities effectively.
Works well with matrix organization.
Self-motivated and driven.
Ability to see the big picture; attitude of complete ownership for product family.
Technical depth, understanding of semiconductor products and related solutions.
Customer focus - external and internal customers.
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, presentation.
Excellent skills in working cross-functionally - negotiation, building consensus.

Job Requirements:

5 -8 years industry experience with a minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in customer facing roles such as marketing or field roles.
Additional technical or business experience a plus.
Able to travel up to 25%, domestically or internationally as needed.
Education & experience in a technical discipline (BSEE, BSME, BSCS or higher), or business degree.

How To Apply

If you are interested in discussing career opportunities with Ubicom, please email your resume to careers@ubicom.com.

Please reference the job title that you are interested in pursuing.

Applicants only, please — no agencies, recruiters or headhunters. Ubicom is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Software Engineer - Campbell, CA

2009-10-01T18:11:00Z

Senior Software Engineer (Req #. AO7156) AOptix Technologies is looking for a key contributor to the embedded software development team who will be implementing a free space optical network system. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing the next generation of the optical network management system. One must be competent in Linux OS, software architecture, system design, system performance tuning, as well as interfacing with the QA, hardware and system engineering groups.
Candidate must have significant experience in system architecture, software designing, defining and developing C/C++ multi-threaded Linux Applications handling complex and large amount of data processing in compact processor and memory space.
The candidate must be able to act as a technical lead capacity, or individual contributor in a team environment, and own the feature from concept, design, implementation, integration and test to product delivery. We’re looking for an individual contributor, who is dedicated, articulate, energetic, and results oriented team player with positive attitude and excellent technical and people skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect, design and implement Linux embedded applications.
Write engineering functional, system architecture, and component design specifications.
Hands-on coding .
Write external documentation such as ICD, Sequence Diagram, Architecture block diagram, functional requirement specifications.
Design and write test cases and unit test automation.
Developer support; travel as required (~10%).
Qualifications:

Extensive experience developing and implementing realtime Linux applications in C/C++.
Experience building lockdown Linux based network appliance.
Extensive experience in the Real Time Linux Kernel, semaphore, priority, analog/digital boards.
Some experience with Linux device driver and SNMP/MIB.
Very strong in networking socket programming, multi-threaded, and multi-processors programming.
Experience with hardware calibration characterization a plus.
Strong in design pattern, state machine, IPC, API definition, and message protocol interface design.
Strong object-oriented design and development background.
Good understanding of the design patterns using UML.
Understanding network and logical security desirable.
Must have good displine with software engineering process.
Experience with creating customer builds, using source control tools and debugging tools.
B.S/M.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
US Citizenship required.
Existing Clearance desirable.

Please send cover letter and resume to: careers@aoptix.com. In the subject line include your name, position applying for and Req #.
Resume's can also be mailed to 695 Campbell Technology Parkway
Suite 100
Campbell, CA 95008

Sales Engineer by RichRelevance - San Francisco, CA

2009-10-01T17:37:00Z

RichRelevance Sales Engineer’s are the primary technical resource for the field salesforce. Sales Engineers are responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products. The Sales Engineer must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users and all levels. Must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle.

Responsibilities:

Development and delivery of product and technology demonstrations to technical and non technical groups.
Ability to deliver technical and functional presentations to customer groups, technical, business and up to C-Level executives.
Responses to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
Convey customer requirements and solutions to Client Services and Product.
Identify technical hurdles early in the deal cycle
Work with internal groups ( marketing, client services, engineering ) updating product presentation content, vetting customer requests.
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Qualifications:

Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software sales and knowledge of web technologies, personalization and ecommerce software development. Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base. Must possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports to internal teams.

5+ years relevant experience in enterprise software sales
JavaScript / HTML / CSS web development experience
Knowledge of backend web architectures
Ecommerce Industry experience preferred
Previous development experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passion for Enterprise Sales and technology
B.S. in Computer Science or a related field is strongly preferred

Apply:

Interested? Even a little bit? Contact us anytime, day or night: hiring (at) RichRelevance

(No agencies please)

Solution Team Member by Kontera

2009-10-01T17:35:00Z

Job Description:
A dynamic position that requires problem solving skills to support our business needs and interaction with market. The position includes interaction with business and operational departments, complex client side work (ajax, flash, browsers, popup blockers) and server side integration and development.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience.
B.A in Computer Science (or graduate of army technology unit).
Proven experience in web client technologies: JavaScript ,AS3, browsers (fire bug) ,http protocol.
Proven experience in server technologies java/c++
High knowledge in OOP and design patterns.
Excellent communication skills and independence.
Ability to work in very dynamic team.

Send your resume at konterajobs@kontera.com

QA Manager by Lindenlab

2009-10-01T17:32:00Z

Are you a skilled QA Manager with experience working with cross-functional teams? Are you a self-starter and a highly motivated individual who gets things done, and makes an impact wherever you work? If so, Linden Lab, creator of the virtual world Second Life, has an immediate need for a talented QA Manager. Reporting to the Senior QA Manager, this opportunity is for individuals with strong QA and leadership skills. An ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment and has a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for themselves, and for their team members. So, if you like to break stuff and understand why it broke, are an effective leader of both individuals and teams, are passionate about improving the Second Life experience and are smart, creative and passionate, then you might be a Linden!

Responsibilities:

Manage and coach the development and career paths of QA engineers
Work with the Senior QA Manager and other QA Managers to establish training and process improvements
Coordinate with other QA leads in ensuring staffing and resourcing needs are met
Coordinate with QA Lead Engineers to maintain progress on current and future projects and resource needs
Contribute to QA workflow and process improvements
Help improve metrics reporting and project status tracking
Work with PMs to get QA involved in projects early
Help establish test plan and test case creation standards
Coordinate with highly distributed team members
Help improve QA's manual and automated test methodologies

Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years as software QA Manager or Project Lead, 5+ years in software QA
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential
A clear understanding of the product development cycle, technical requirements, and project management
Experience in software test planning, documentation and process improvement
Experience collaborating with a number of executives/directors/managers in planning, delegating, executing initiatives & projects
Knowledge of Second Life highly desirable
Experience leading highly distributed teams a plus

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email your resume in PDF, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.

41668-CJB-0@lindenlab.hrmdirect.com