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    Technical Artist - 25581 (redwood city)

    December 23rd, 2009

    The animation Tech Artist for the Sims needs to support the animation pipeline with tools to produce quality animations in a timely manner. This includes development and maintenance of the character rigs, tools for transferring poses and animation between animation scenes, and assisting animators in day-to-day operations.

    The needed skills for this position include:

    • Solid character rigging skills.

    • Great ability to work closely with animators.

    • Expertise in Python and MEL

    • Familiarity with creating UIs in Maya

    • Maya scene analysis and debugging

    Helpful skills for this position include:

    • Experience with Human IK and Motionbuilder

    • General (non-Maya) Python scripting

    • C# and C++ experience

    • Simple website building, mainly for internal reporting or data mining needs.

    Apply-To-Job URL https://jobs.ea.com/myEA/profile.aspx?action=apply&postid=a0z50000000IO0X


    Technical Artist - 25581 (redwood city)

    December 23rd, 2009

    The animation Tech Artist for the Sims needs to support the animation pipeline with tools to produce quality animations in a timely manner. This includes development and maintenance of the character rigs, tools for transferring poses and animation between animation scenes, and assisting animators in day-to-day operations.

    The needed skills for this position include:

    • Solid character rigging skills.

    • Great ability to work closely with animators.

    • Expertise in Python and MEL

    • Familiarity with creating UIs in Maya

    • Maya scene analysis and debugging

    Helpful skills for this position include:

    • Experience with Human IK and Motionbuilder

    • General (non-Maya) Python scripting

    • C# and C++ experience

    • Simple website building, mainly for internal reporting or data mining needs.

    Apply-To-Job URL https://jobs.ea.com/myEA/profile.aspx?action=apply&postid=a0z50000000IO0X


    Netflix - Encoding Operations Quality Control Associate Streaming 3438 (los gatos)

    December 17th, 2009

    THE ROLE:

    Netflix is all about movies. Join Netflix and help support encoding operations to ensure our customers receive and enjoy the instant watching of movies. The work you do as part of a small operations team will be at the cutting edge of current technology, and will have a dramatic impact on the future of Netflix and entertainment distribution. You will be responsible for ensuring the high quality of the movies live on our site. This entails receiving the source from the studio, previewing the movies and trailers before they go live and following up on issues from our customer service center.

    THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:

    You are experienced in encoding audio and video assets and the quality control process, interested in the challenges of problem-solving and optimizing encoding processes. You understand the details of video and audio assets and what issues affect the customer’s viewing experience. You have a burning passion for high quality movies and on time delivery.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Knowledge and experience with quality control

    • Proficiency in Unix and Windows

    • Basic knowledge of audio and video assets

    • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

    • Developed organizational and problem-solving skills

    • Desire to work in a fast paced, evolving, growing, dynamic environment

    • Love Movies

    NICE TO HAVE:

    • Knowledge and experience with video encoding

    • Digital Media Operations/Production experience

    For quick consideration
    Click here to apply


    Product Manager (milpitas)

    December 9th, 2009

    AVerMedia Information, Inc. (www.avermedia-usa.com) is the leading manufacturer of digital multimedia products. We are seeking a bright and responsible individual to fill our Product Manager position.

    Responsibilities:

    Product Management

    • Coordinates product planning & product life cycle management with our overseas Headquarter Product Development team to ensure appropriate product roadmap and specifications, development schedules, goals, design criteria, costs & price setting to meet the defined market and customer segments

    • In-depth understanding of hardware and software product lifecycle management and experience with developing detailed software design specifications

    • Conduct market research, business & competitive analysis on a needed basis

    • Drive the collection of customer insights from customer support, onsite visits and analytics.

    • Ability to analyze and communicate complex business factors, product design and technical issues effectively verbally and in writing among overseas and local teams

    • Prepare Marketing Requirements Documentations (MRDs)

    • Participate in the QA process to ensure the final product meets the market and customer segments

    • Provides product training, technical support and trouble shooting to outside sales, account managers, education development execs, product trainers, tech support team and potentially certain customers via phones, emails and on site visits.

    Strategic partner development

    • Lead all aspects of partner sourcing development – prospecting, sourcing, negotiating and closing.

    • Establishing, and owning relationships with external technology partners

    • Define, develop and lead execution of launch plans for new product introductions, product updates, and channel strategies

    • Working with Engineering and QA teams to deliver the required solutions on schedule

    • Assisting product marketing with new sales tools, including collateral, white papers, presentations, web content, and other customer and channel communications

    • Develop business cases and interface with marketing groups, R&D, sales, and management teams

    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 5 years of direct product management experience in either enterprise portal software, software services, or educational tool software

    • Solid Internet technology skills with background in education verticals a plus.

    • Ability to work independently and manage priorities as well as work well in teams

    • Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills

    • Proven ability to negotiate contracts

    • Ability to apply analytical tools to market/business analysis

    • Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

    • Excellent interpersonal and cultural skills to effectively and professionally work with coworkers, partners and customers

    • Understanding of the latest trends and players across online video, digital media and the internet

    • Undergraduate in technology (CS/EE) desired. Background in human computer interaction or product design a plus.

    Please send your resume and salary history/requirements as an attachment to jobs.usa@avermedia.com

    AVerMedia Information, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

    WHO WE ARE

    AVerMedia Information, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of digital multimedia products. With 11 branch offices, over 1000 employees worldwide and major distribution partners, AVerMedia is able to serve our customers on a global scale with unsurpassed service and support. ISO 9001 and 14001 certified, as well as RoHS compliant manufacturing not only ensures high quality products, but follows the latest in “green manufacturing” standards. Furthermore, AVerMedia’s Corporate Citizen Program gives back to our communities by supporting local, national and international causes and charities. AVerMedia’s corporate focus is not only to provide the most effective digital tools, but also to ensure a healthier environment while serving the community as a whole.

    What sets AVerMedia apart from the rest? We’ll let our employees tell you.

    “It’s refreshing to work for company with strong ethical and community ties. The Leadership Team has proven that we can be successful (and profitable!) without compromising our core values.”

    “I like the people. Everyone is respectful of each other. We have fun together, and work well together.”

    “I like being able to face a challenge everyday and make a difference.”

    “AVerMedia has a warm and friendly culture.”

    “Employees work hard and play hard, everyone is very focused and result oriented.”

    “The people, the learning and the workplace environment are great. We have great products and I’m proud of them.”

    “I like the teamwork mentality where everyone pitches in and provides feedback to come to the best solution.”

    “I love working with products that truly make a difference and improve learning!”

    THE AVERMEDIA CULUTRE

    Integrity, Customer Service, Teamwork, Dedication, Discipline, Passion and Innovation are all values identified to be paramount to the on-going success of AVerMedia. These seven core values play an essential role in identifying who we are, what we stand for and the characteristics we look for in our team members. We are committed to creating a culture of excellence through our company values.

    Do you have what it takes to join the AVerMedia team?

    AVerMedia is an industry leader and offers an innovative, dynamic and fast-paced working environment. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and our employees are very passionate about our products and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Our company and our employees are also dedicated to maintaining the highest level of integrity with our business practices and are focused on environmental sustainability and community outreach. Our corporate citizen program provides our employees with numerous opportunities to make a positive impact on our community.

    In addition to an exciting work atmosphere, AVerMedia offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees.

    If you are interested in joining the AVerMedia team, please send your resume to jobs.usa@avermedia.com.


    UX Designer - Amazing work and people (san jose downtown)

    December 2nd, 2009

    Senior User Experience Designer
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    Company Information
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    LEVEL Studios is an independent digital agency that amplifies global brands by innovating across desktop, web and mobile environments. Founded in 1995 as Web Associates, the agency now operates three California studios specializing in user experience, digital media and application development.
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    The LEVEL mission is to earn the trust of our respected client base through digital strategies build on business innovation, market performance and social relevance. We believe in our clients, and they deserve to believe in the character of their agency.
    <br>

    <br>
    Position Summary
    <br>
    Senior User Experience Designers are critical members of the LEVEL team. They lead the development of the user experience and provide usability and interaction design insights across a variety of high-profile engagements. The Senior User Experience Designer works closely with clients to intimately understand user needs, becoming the advocate for these needs throughout the development cycle. They present user experience solutions to internal teams and clients through blueprints, wireframes, flowcharts and functional specifications. Going beyond the interactive space, the Senior User Experience Designer analyzes, maps and optimizes the total customer experience.
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    Responsibilities
    <br>
    * Consult with clients about business goals and propose UX solutions and strategies that match their needs
    <br>
    * Lead client meetings to capture necessary information during the collaborative UX process
    <br>
    * Research audience characteristics and conduct competitive analysis
    <br>
    * Organize sites’ content and functionality by creating site blueprints
    <br>
    * Create identifiable nomenclature for users
    <br>
    * Define navigation systems that are logical and consistent and support users’ needs
    <br>
    * Analyze, develop and refine user tasks/processes
    <br>
    * Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to build user interface wireframes
    <br>
    * Be an expert on competitive and complementary products/experiences and bring new ideas to team
    <br>

    <br>
    Requirements
    <br>
    * BS degree in Human-Computer Interface, Library Science, Information Science or related field (Equivalent work experience is also accepted.)
    <br>
    * 3 - 5 years experience in any of the following disciplines: Information Architecture, Human-Computer Interface (HCI), User Interface Design (UI), Web Site Usability or Library Science
    <br>
    * Experience and working knowledge of the following: data modeling techniques, taxonomy/information organization and structuring, software interface design, usability studies, focus groups, business process analysis and documentation, Web analytics software packages (HBX, WebTrends, Omniture)
    <br>
    * Expert level knowledge of the following applications and technologies: MS Visio, Macromedia MX,
    <br>
    * Technical understanding of Internet related technologies: database structuring and content management and knowledge management software
    <br>
    * Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    <br>
    * Exceptional attention to detail
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>

    <br>


    UX Designer - Amazing work and people (san jose downtown)

    December 2nd, 2009

    Senior User Experience Designer
    <br>

    <br>
    Company Information
    <br>
    LEVEL Studios is an independent digital agency that amplifies global brands by innovating across desktop, web and mobile environments. Founded in 1995 as Web Associates, the agency now operates three California studios specializing in user experience, digital media and application development.
    <br>

    <br>
    The LEVEL mission is to earn the trust of our respected client base through digital strategies build on business innovation, market performance and social relevance. We believe in our clients, and they deserve to believe in the character of their agency.
    <br>

    <br>
    Position Summary
    <br>
    Senior User Experience Designers are critical members of the LEVEL team. They lead the development of the user experience and provide usability and interaction design insights across a variety of high-profile engagements. The Senior User Experience Designer works closely with clients to intimately understand user needs, becoming the advocate for these needs throughout the development cycle. They present user experience solutions to internal teams and clients through blueprints, wireframes, flowcharts and functional specifications. Going beyond the interactive space, the Senior User Experience Designer analyzes, maps and optimizes the total customer experience.
    <br>
    Responsibilities
    <br>
    * Consult with clients about business goals and propose UX solutions and strategies that match their needs
    <br>
    * Lead client meetings to capture necessary information during the collaborative UX process
    <br>
    * Research audience characteristics and conduct competitive analysis
    <br>
    * Organize sites’ content and functionality by creating site blueprints
    <br>
    * Create identifiable nomenclature for users
    <br>
    * Define navigation systems that are logical and consistent and support users’ needs
    <br>
    * Analyze, develop and refine user tasks/processes
    <br>
    * Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to build user interface wireframes
    <br>
    * Be an expert on competitive and complementary products/experiences and bring new ideas to team
    <br>

    <br>
    Requirements
    <br>
    * BS degree in Human-Computer Interface, Library Science, Information Science or related field (Equivalent work experience is also accepted.)
    <br>
    * 3 - 5 years experience in any of the following disciplines: Information Architecture, Human-Computer Interface (HCI), User Interface Design (UI), Web Site Usability or Library Science
    <br>
    * Experience and working knowledge of the following: data modeling techniques, taxonomy/information organization and structuring, software interface design, usability studies, focus groups, business process analysis and documentation, Web analytics software packages (HBX, WebTrends, Omniture)
    <br>
    * Expert level knowledge of the following applications and technologies: MS Visio, Macromedia MX,
    <br>
    * Technical understanding of Internet related technologies: database structuring and content management and knowledge management software
    <br>
    * Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
    <br>
    * Exceptional attention to detail
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>

    <br>


    Director of Sales / Biz Development (willow glen / cambrian)

    November 30th, 2009

    Description:
    <br>
    Growing Boutique Marketing Agency, local to the South Bay, has several sales and business development positions available. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions: Director of Sales, Sales Generator, and Business Development Manager.
    <br>

    <br>
    All positions require an individual that is capable of locating and cultivating new business opportunities at the mid and executive level within large corporate organizations and medium sized businesses.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    · Research and identify viable new business targets from within defined industry sectors and target companies
    <br>
    · Open doors via substantial cold calling and networking efforts
    <br>
    · Establish an effective communication channel with potential clients
    <br>
    · Evaluate specific potential client needs and coordinate the preparation of compelling and highly tailored pitches
    <br>
    · Set up and participate in capabilities presentations
    <br>
    · Participate in proposal development and guide the full sales process
    <br>
    · Coordinate with account / project managers to ensure client needs are met through the entire project lifecycle and beyond
    <br>
    · Maintain and grow healthy and productive long-term relationships with clients
    <br>
    · Requirements
    <br>
    · Experience with selling medium and large-scale projects in agency settings (interactive/digital agency, ad agency, etc.)
    <br>
    · Understanding of current Web technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with technically sophisticated clients
    <br>
    · Experience selling to marketing and digital media executives (generally at VP level or above)
    <br>
    · Highly effective phone communication and cold calling skills
    <br>
    · Exceptional written and oral communication skills
    <br>
    · Experience with large, highly recognizable brands in the entertainment, sports, consumer electronics, consumer products, media, and or publishing sectors a major plus.
    <br>

    <br>
    Required Skills, Education & Experience:
    <br>
    · Minimum of 3 years work experience
    <br>
    · Experience within the interactive industry is highly desirable
    <br>
    · The ability to manage a minimum of 15 to 20 things at any one time, while maintaining a fast pace, being proactive, asking lots of questions and keeping highly organized.
    <br>
    · Someone who is looking for a career within Business Development & Marketing. (by marketing I mean business development of marketing services).
    <br>
    · A BA/BS degree with a major in marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is a bonus
    <br>
    · Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate proven organizational and planning skills
    <br>
    · Ability to multi-task and manage time and people to task completion
    <br>
    · Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
    <br>
    · Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
    <br>
    · Passionate, self starter who can work independently and works well under pressure
    <br>
    · Ability to quickly immerse themselves within the agency
    <br>
    · Excellent time management skills and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
    <br>
    · Ability to anticipate the needs of the group and plan accordingly
    <br>
    · Have a cooperative attitude in working with individuals at all agency levels and offices
    <br>
    · Proficient with MAC and PC
    <br>
    · Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    <br>

    <br>
    Compensation:
    <br>
    Pay is commission only with a very generous commission breakdown. There is also a strong opportunity for a full-time salaried position for the right candidates.
    <br>

    <br>
    Apply:
    <br>
    Please apply via email with your cover letter and resume.
    <br>
    Please reference your Name in the Subject Line as well as the Position that you are interested in.
    <br>


    Director of Sales / Biz Development (willow glen / cambrian)

    November 30th, 2009

    Description:
    <br>
    Growing Boutique Marketing Agency, local to the South Bay, has several sales and business development positions available. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions: Director of Sales, Sales Generator, and Business Development Manager.
    <br>

    <br>
    All positions require an individual that is capable of locating and cultivating new business opportunities at the mid and executive level within large corporate organizations and medium sized businesses.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    · Research and identify viable new business targets from within defined industry sectors and target companies
    <br>
    · Open doors via substantial cold calling and networking efforts
    <br>
    · Establish an effective communication channel with potential clients
    <br>
    · Evaluate specific potential client needs and coordinate the preparation of compelling and highly tailored pitches
    <br>
    · Set up and participate in capabilities presentations
    <br>
    · Participate in proposal development and guide the full sales process
    <br>
    · Coordinate with account / project managers to ensure client needs are met through the entire project lifecycle and beyond
    <br>
    · Maintain and grow healthy and productive long-term relationships with clients
    <br>
    · Requirements
    <br>
    · Experience with selling medium and large-scale projects in agency settings (interactive/digital agency, ad agency, etc.)
    <br>
    · Understanding of current Web technologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with technically sophisticated clients
    <br>
    · Experience selling to marketing and digital media executives (generally at VP level or above)
    <br>
    · Highly effective phone communication and cold calling skills
    <br>
    · Exceptional written and oral communication skills
    <br>
    · Experience with large, highly recognizable brands in the entertainment, sports, consumer electronics, consumer products, media, and or publishing sectors a major plus.
    <br>

    <br>
    Required Skills, Education & Experience:
    <br>
    · Minimum of 3 years work experience
    <br>
    · Experience within the interactive industry is highly desirable
    <br>
    · The ability to manage a minimum of 15 to 20 things at any one time, while maintaining a fast pace, being proactive, asking lots of questions and keeping highly organized.
    <br>
    · Someone who is looking for a career within Business Development & Marketing. (by marketing I mean business development of marketing services).
    <br>
    · A BA/BS degree with a major in marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is a bonus
    <br>
    · Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate proven organizational and planning skills
    <br>
    · Ability to multi-task and manage time and people to task completion
    <br>
    · Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
    <br>
    · Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
    <br>
    · Passionate, self starter who can work independently and works well under pressure
    <br>
    · Ability to quickly immerse themselves within the agency
    <br>
    · Excellent time management skills and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
    <br>
    · Ability to anticipate the needs of the group and plan accordingly
    <br>
    · Have a cooperative attitude in working with individuals at all agency levels and offices
    <br>
    · Proficient with MAC and PC
    <br>
    · Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    <br>

    <br>
    Compensation:
    <br>
    Pay is commission only with a very generous commission breakdown. There is also a strong opportunity for a full-time salaried position for the right candidates.
    <br>

    <br>
    Apply:
    <br>
    Please apply via email with your cover letter and resume.
    <br>
    Please reference your Name in the Subject Line as well as the Position that you are interested in.
    <br>


    Account Manager (campbell)

    November 30th, 2009

    Design Reactor, a leading provider of premier interactive services and solutions, seeks an aggressive professional to manage clients for its online and award-winning design solutions for the entertainment, high tech and consumer industries. We are at the forefront of digital media convergence and looking for a highly-motivated Account Manager with a solid professional services background. Supported by an experienced design team with a world-class portfolio of work, this individual will successfully initiate and develop relationships with top tier clients around all aspects of their digital communications strategy.
    <br>

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    RESPONSIBILITIES:
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    • Steward the projects working with project managers and assigned team
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    • Implement client’s strategy through development of Creative Briefs, reviewing campaign activity and obtaining status reports from other team members
    <br>
    • Effectively manage project teams toward delivery of work that is on brief, on time and on budget
    <br>
    • Possess a keen understanding of strategic rationale regarding the accounts they are responsible for
    <br>
    • Author and present client presentations and proposals
    <br>
    • Assign responsibilities, delegate and empower others to complete assignments
    <br>
    • Recognize and advise on synergistic opportunities between client and agency
    <br>
    • Leverage knowledge and understanding of graphic design, creative and production to facilitate effective communication between client and departmental teams
    <br>
    • Provides interpretation support to clients during creative presentations
    <br>
    • Develop and implement measurement plans of all programs
    <br>
    • Review performance reporting and recommend program alteration as necessary
    <br>

    <br>
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    <br>
    • 5+ years agency experience.
    <br>
    • Ability to direct multiple projects at one time
    <br>
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
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    <br>
    You will be working with ‘A-list’, Fortune 500 clients. Hence your communication skills, both verbal and written, experience and professionalism are extremely important. Agency experience is preferred.
    <br>

    <br>
    Please send resume, salary history, portfolio and cover letter to hr@designreactor.com.
    <br>

    <br>
    We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
    <br>

    <br>
    www.designreactor.com


    Digital Media Producer (campbell)

    November 25th, 2009

    Company Overview:
    <br>
    Altus is a pioneer in the application of steaming and downloadable audio/video for transferring mission-critical corporate knowledge to geographically dispersed audiences. Altus is a prime vendor to such companies as Brocade Communications, Cisco Systems, Network Appliance, and Xilinx to create web-based technical communications programs for field personnel and distribution partners. Altus has developed proprietary rich-media delivery technology and tools that have enabled the company to provide unique client communications solutions and establish industry leadership. The company philosophy and working environment is collaborative and supportive of individual growth and creativity. It is a team-oriented company in which every person can make important and highly visible contributions.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    - Create synchronized streaming video and audio-based programs.
    <br>
    - Capture audio/video inputs live to disk and log PowerPoint presentations in studio and on-location.
    <br>
    - Work closely with team and client to ensure successful recording and production.
    <br>
    - Digitize and encode media files for streaming and various downloadable formats (MP3, MP4…).
    <br>
    - Use Altus production tools and processes to integrate and synchronize the media with PowerPoint files and verbatim transcripts.
    <br>
    - Transfer files to the corporate publication server.
    <br>
    - Test programs to ensure they are error-free.
    <br>
    - Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
    <br>

    <br>
    Qualifications:
    <br>
    - Conscientious and have a desire to produce highest quality product.
    <br>
    · Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
    <br>
    - Ability to navigate quickly and efficiently within networked computer environment, keeping track of multiple directories, applications, and files concurrently.
    <br>
    - Excellent time management and organizational skills.
    <br>
    - Highly efficient and capable of making quick decisions.
    <br>
    - Serious experience with the Windows platform.
    <br>

    <br>
    Experience in the following areas:
    <br>
    - Videography
    <br>
    - Audio engineering
    <br>
    - Streaming media.
    <br>
    - Non-linear digital editing
    <br>
    - Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
    <br>
    - Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and cooperating with a team.
    <br>

    <br>
    Compensation:
    <br>
    - Position is full time.
    <br>
    - Competitive salary with bonuses.
    <br>
    - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
    <br>
    - 401K plan with employer contribution.
    <br>
    - Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    <br>

    <br>
    Contact: jobs@altuscorp.com
    <br>


    Digital Media Producer (campbell)

    November 25th, 2009

    Company Overview:
    <br>
    Altus is a pioneer in the application of steaming and downloadable audio/video for transferring mission-critical corporate knowledge to geographically dispersed audiences. Altus is a prime vendor to such companies as Brocade Communications, Cisco Systems, Network Appliance, and Xilinx to create web-based technical communications programs for field personnel and distribution partners. Altus has developed proprietary rich-media delivery technology and tools that have enabled the company to provide unique client communications solutions and establish industry leadership. The company philosophy and working environment is collaborative and supportive of individual growth and creativity. It is a team-oriented company in which every person can make important and highly visible contributions.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    - Create synchronized streaming video and audio-based programs.
    <br>
    - Capture audio/video inputs live to disk and log PowerPoint presentations in studio and on-location.
    <br>
    - Work closely with team and client to ensure successful recording and production.
    <br>
    - Digitize and encode media files for streaming and various downloadable formats (MP3, MP4…).
    <br>
    - Use Altus production tools and processes to integrate and synchronize the media with PowerPoint files and verbatim transcripts.
    <br>
    - Transfer files to the corporate publication server.
    <br>
    - Test programs to ensure they are error-free.
    <br>
    - Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
    <br>

    <br>
    Qualifications:
    <br>
    - Conscientious and have a desire to produce highest quality product.
    <br>
    · Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
    <br>
    - Ability to navigate quickly and efficiently within networked computer environment, keeping track of multiple directories, applications, and files concurrently.
    <br>
    - Excellent time management and organizational skills.
    <br>
    - Highly efficient and capable of making quick decisions.
    <br>
    - Serious experience with the Windows platform.
    <br>

    <br>
    Experience in the following areas:
    <br>
    - Videography
    <br>
    - Audio engineering
    <br>
    - Streaming media.
    <br>
    - Non-linear digital editing
    <br>
    - Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
    <br>
    - Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and cooperating with a team.
    <br>

    <br>
    Compensation:
    <br>
    - Position is full time.
    <br>
    - Competitive salary with bonuses.
    <br>
    - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
    <br>
    - 401K plan with employer contribution.
    <br>
    - Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    <br>

    <br>
    Contact: jobs@altuscorp.com
    <br>


    Environment/Level Artist - Namco Bandai Games America (santa clara)

    November 18th, 2009

    Namco Bandai Games America is hiring! We are looking for an Environment Artist to join our team to work on an exciting action brawler.
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    POSITION SUMMARY
    <br>
    Responsible for producing excellent artwork (from both a fine art and technical perspective) with content, innovation, style and creativity for video games. Sets the highest of standards for level creations and creates high quality, fully textured 3D environments.
    <br>

    <br>
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    <br>
    • Work directly with Art director(s) to help visualize and develop game environments.
    <br>
    • Generate high quality artwork within budget and deadline.
    <br>
    • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
    <br>
    • Proactively recommend improvements in art standards and productivity.
    <br>
    • Keep informed on current industry trends and technical advancements.
    <br>
    • Participate in new product development and set artistic look across level art.
    <br>
    • Provide technical leadership to less experienced artists.
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
    <br>
    • 7+ year’s equivalent experience in game industry.
    <br>
    • High level of recognized artistic achievement in the company and/or industry.
    <br>
    • Has successful track record working on products and platforms similar to NBGA.
    <br>
    • PS3 or Xbox360 development experience or equivalent experience with cutting edge real time graphics.
    <br>
    • Deep expertise in 3D graphic software packages such as: 3D Studio Max, Maya, XSI.
    <br>
    • Expertise in high poly modeling/normal mapping using tools such as Zbrush.
    <br>
    • Familiarity with 2d art packages like Photoshop.
    <br>
    • Experience creating high quality 3D models and textures for use in video games.
    <br>

    <br>
    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
    <br>
    Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Associate Degree, Art School or equivalent with significant relevant course work.
    <br>


    Environment/Level Artist - Namco Bandai Games America (santa clara)

    November 18th, 2009

    Namco Bandai Games America is hiring! We are looking for an Environment Artist to join our team to work on an exciting action brawler.
    <br>

    <br>
    POSITION SUMMARY
    <br>
    Responsible for producing excellent artwork (from both a fine art and technical perspective) with content, innovation, style and creativity for video games. Sets the highest of standards for level creations and creates high quality, fully textured 3D environments.
    <br>

    <br>
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    <br>
    • Work directly with Art director(s) to help visualize and develop game environments.
    <br>
    • Generate high quality artwork within budget and deadline.
    <br>
    • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
    <br>
    • Proactively recommend improvements in art standards and productivity.
    <br>
    • Keep informed on current industry trends and technical advancements.
    <br>
    • Participate in new product development and set artistic look across level art.
    <br>
    • Provide technical leadership to less experienced artists.
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
    <br>
    • 7+ year’s equivalent experience in game industry.
    <br>
    • High level of recognized artistic achievement in the company and/or industry.
    <br>
    • Has successful track record working on products and platforms similar to NBGA.
    <br>
    • PS3 or Xbox360 development experience or equivalent experience with cutting edge real time graphics.
    <br>
    • Deep expertise in 3D graphic software packages such as: 3D Studio Max, Maya, XSI.
    <br>
    • Expertise in high poly modeling/normal mapping using tools such as Zbrush.
    <br>
    • Familiarity with 2d art packages like Photoshop.
    <br>
    • Experience creating high quality 3D models and textures for use in video games.
    <br>

    <br>
    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
    <br>
    Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Associate Degree, Art School or equivalent with significant relevant course work.
    <br>


    Senior Systems Admin (Data Center) ~ Pandora ~ Internet Radio (san jose north)

    November 16th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Senior Systems Administrator - Data Center [SDC01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As part of our Technical Operations team you will be the primary team member responsible for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will coordinate rack mounting servers, structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance, as well as performing maintenance and hardware troubleshooting. You will also participate actively in running the company’s core high-volume Debian Linux systems and network infrastructure.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems, respond to trouble tickets, and participate in forward-looking design and implementation as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * Minimum 8 years hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience supporting and troubleshooting production web installations

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * 7×24x365 support rotation

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of nearly 40 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Senior Systems Admin (Data Center) ~ Pandora ~ Internet Radio (san jose north)

    November 16th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Senior Systems Administrator - Data Center [SDC01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As part of our Technical Operations team you will be the primary team member responsible for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will coordinate rack mounting servers, structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance, as well as performing maintenance and hardware troubleshooting. You will also participate actively in running the company’s core high-volume Debian Linux systems and network infrastructure.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems, respond to trouble tickets, and participate in forward-looking design and implementation as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * Minimum 8 years hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience supporting and troubleshooting production web installations

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * 7×24x365 support rotation

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of nearly 40 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Successful Social gaming start-up needs Flash Devs and Artist

    November 16th, 2009

    Flash Developers and Artists needed!
    <br>

    <br>
    We are a profitable young start-up building the next generation of social games and applications for companies like Facebook and MySpace. We have multiple top titles including a recently launched game that has already attracted more than 25 million users. We are not Zynga.
    <br>

    <br>
    We are looking for a flash developer to join the team who will work on developing games from top to bottom. The team is built of experienced entrepreneurs and technologists and we are looking for smart and motivated developers who thrive in a fast paced environment.
    <br>

    <br>
    Additionally, we are looking for a Flash Artist. You will work with other designers and programmers to conceptualize, create, animate and implement art and animation in Flash for a variety of game types.
    <br>

    <br>
    See job descriptions below. We will consider FT or contract. Our offices are located on the mid peninsula and are just 2 blocks from a CalTrain station.
    <br>

    <br>
    We are happy to send full details to interested candidates. Just email us!
    <br>

    <br>
    Flash Game Developer
    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    * 4+ years programming experience
    <br>
    * Top-tier education or proven track record with strong foundations in algorithms and data structures
    <br>
    * Flash / social / web / game development experience
    <br>
    * Love of creative collaboration
    <br>
    * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    <br>

    <br>
    Preferred:
    <br>
    * User interface design / art / game design skills
    <br>

    <br>
    Flash Artist / Game Interface Designer
    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    * 3+ years experience creating great art and animation in Flash, preferably in games
    <br>
    * Strong illustration skills and an ability to create game-ready 2D art assets in a variety of visual styles
    <br>
    * Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
    <br>
    * Strong graphic design skills and a solid understanding of user interface
    <br>
    * Ability to establish and maintain visual style on a project
    <br>
    * Love of creative collaboration and ability to take direction well
    <br>
    * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    <br>
    * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
    <br>

    <br>
    Preferred
    <br>
    * Familiarity with ActionScript, 3D modeling and texturing skills (Maya or Max)
    <br>

    <br>


    Successful Social gaming start-up needs Flash Devs and Artist

    November 16th, 2009

    Flash Developers and Artists needed!
    <br>

    <br>
    We are a profitable young start-up building the next generation of social games and applications for companies like Facebook and MySpace. We have multiple top titles including a recently launched game that has already attracted more than 25 million users. We are not Zynga.
    <br>

    <br>
    We are looking for a flash developer to join the team who will work on developing games from top to bottom. The team is built of experienced entrepreneurs and technologists and we are looking for smart and motivated developers who thrive in a fast paced environment.
    <br>

    <br>
    Additionally, we are looking for a Flash Artist. You will work with other designers and programmers to conceptualize, create, animate and implement art and animation in Flash for a variety of game types.
    <br>

    <br>
    See job descriptions below. We will consider FT or contract. Our offices are located on the mid peninsula and are just 2 blocks from a CalTrain station.
    <br>

    <br>
    We are happy to send full details to interested candidates. Just email us!
    <br>

    <br>
    Flash Game Developer
    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    * 4+ years programming experience
    <br>
    * Top-tier education or proven track record with strong foundations in algorithms and data structures
    <br>
    * Flash / social / web / game development experience
    <br>
    * Love of creative collaboration
    <br>
    * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    <br>

    <br>
    Preferred:
    <br>
    * User interface design / art / game design skills
    <br>

    <br>
    Flash Artist / Game Interface Designer
    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    * 3+ years experience creating great art and animation in Flash, preferably in games
    <br>
    * Strong illustration skills and an ability to create game-ready 2D art assets in a variety of visual styles
    <br>
    * Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
    <br>
    * Strong graphic design skills and a solid understanding of user interface
    <br>
    * Ability to establish and maintain visual style on a project
    <br>
    * Love of creative collaboration and ability to take direction well
    <br>
    * Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    <br>
    * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
    <br>

    <br>
    Preferred
    <br>
    * Familiarity with ActionScript, 3D modeling and texturing skills (Maya or Max)
    <br>

    <br>


    Sr. Systems Administrator (Data Center) ~ Pandora ~ Internet Radio (san jose north)

    November 10th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Senior Systems Administrator - Data Center [SDC01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As part of our Technical Operations team you will be the primary team member responsible for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will coordinate rack mounting servers, structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance, as well as performing maintenance and hardware troubleshooting. You will also participate actively in running the company’s core high-volume Debian Linux systems and network infrastructure.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems, respond to trouble tickets, and participate in forward-looking design and implementation as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * Minimum 8 years hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience supporting and troubleshooting production web installations

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of nearly 40 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Sr. Systems Administrator (Data Center) ~ Pandora ~ Internet Radio (san jose north)

    November 10th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Senior Systems Administrator - Data Center [SDC01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As part of our Technical Operations team you will be the primary team member responsible for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will coordinate rack mounting servers, structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance, as well as performing maintenance and hardware troubleshooting. You will also participate actively in running the company’s core high-volume Debian Linux systems and network infrastructure.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems, respond to trouble tickets, and participate in forward-looking design and implementation as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * Minimum 8 years hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience supporting and troubleshooting production web installations

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of nearly 40 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Yahoo! Visual Designer, Search & Marketplace (sunnyvale)

    November 9th, 2009

    Position: Visual Designer, Search & Marketplace

    Location: Sunnyvale, CA

    Job ID: 22372

    About Yahoo!

    Think about impacting 1 out of every 2 people online—in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely Yahoo!. We do just that each and every day, and you could too. After all, it’s big thinkers like you who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work for over half a billion people.

    Yahoo! Inc. is looking for a Visual Design to join the User Experience & Design team within Search & Marketplace. As a Visual Designer you will work closely with interaction designers, usability researchers, producers, web developers, and engineers to develop the visual presentation for Yahoo! Search.

    Job Responsibilities:

    - Participate in concept development and design ideation

    - Create visual designs that address business, brand, market, and user requirements, including the design and production of screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements

    - Produce design specifications, storyboards, scenarios, design prototypes

    - Successfully communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user centered design process

    - Collaborate with producers and interaction designers to refine the user experience

    - Work with web developers and engineers to deliver the final product

    - Assist in project coordination across functional teams

    Minimum Job Qualifications:

    - Candidates must have a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, careful attention to detail, as well as ability to grasp multiple product requirements

    - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design or other visual arts

    - Ideally 3-5 years experience as a key member of a UI team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched web and/or software applications

    - Must demonstrate strong design skills including screen layouts, information design, and typography, and must have a great eye for detail

    - Experience working on Search or related products preferred.

    - Able to develop new approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas into tangible form

    - Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    - Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional groups

    - Works well under pressure and able to meet aggressive deadlines

    - Ability to prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment

    - Must have solid grasp of graphic and web design principles and good understanding of current web technologies (html, dhtml). Working knowledge of Flash desired.

    Please send resume and online work samples, with some explanation as to your role in each project.

    PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY: http://careers.yahoo.com/jdescription.php?oid=22372

    Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings, please visit http://careers.yahoo.com


    Account Manager (campbell)

    November 9th, 2009

    Design Reactor, a leading provider of premier interactive services and solutions, seeks an aggressive professional to manage clients for its online and award-winning design solutions for the entertainment, high tech and consumer industries. We are at the forefront of digital media convergence and looking for a highly-motivated Account Manager with a solid professional services background. Supported by an experienced design team with a world-class portfolio of work, this individual will successfully initiate and develop relationships with top tier clients around all aspects of their digital communications strategy.
    <br>

    <br>
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    <br>
    • Steward the projects working with producer/associate producer and assigned team
    <br>
    • Implement client’s strategy through development of Creative Briefs, reviewing campaign activity and obtaining status reports from other team members
    <br>
    • Effectively manage project teams toward delivery of work that is on brief, on time and on budget
    <br>
    • Possess a keen understanding of strategic rationale regarding the accounts they are responsible for
    <br>
    • Author and present client presentations and proposals
    <br>
    • Assign responsibilities, delegate and empower others to complete assignments
    <br>
    • Recognize and advise on synergistic opportunities between client and agency
    <br>
    • Leverage knowledge and understanding of graphic design, creative and production to facilitate effective communication between client and departmental teams
    <br>
    • Provides interpretation support to clients during creative presentations
    <br>
    • Develop and implement measurement plans of all programs
    <br>
    • Review performance reporting and recommend program alteration as necessary
    <br>

    <br>
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    <br>
    • 5+ years agency experience.
    <br>
    • Ability to direct multiple projects at one time
    <br>
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    <br>

    <br>
    You will be working with ‘A-list’, Fortune 500 clients. Hence your communication skills, both verbal and written, experience and professionalism are extremely important. Agency experience is preferred.
    <br>

    <br>
    Please send resume, salary history, portfolio and cover letter to hr@designreactor.com.
    <br>

    <br>
    We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
    <br>

    <br>
    www.designreactor.com
    <br>

    <br>


    Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture

    November 7th, 2009

    Hard Core Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture
    <br>

    <br>
    Positions:
    <br>
    1. Sr. Game Dev.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    Building and Innovating the latest/Greatest Games on the planet.
    <br>
    Must be able to “work it” from concept to code to delivery.
    <br>

    <br>
    2. Director of Game Platforms - Architecture
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    Working with multiple groups/studios/platform.
    <br>
    Deep knowledge and experience building games.
    <br>
    Strong understanding of all needed technologies (i.e. embedded, C++…)
    <br>
    Management Experience required, small group 5-10 people.
    <br>
    Ability to lead, and influence.
    <br>

    <br>
    Areas of focus include:
    <br>
    - Developing client-side network code and data models
    <br>
    - Owning new features from end-to-end and start-to-finish
    <br>
    - Building it all – UI to Game
    <br>
    - Architecting a platform of technology to support multiple feature releases over many years
    <br>

    <br>
    Qualifications/Skills:
    <br>
    - At least 7 years of Game development
    <br>
    - Strong optimization skills in a low-level environment
    <br>
    - Broad and deep console video game development expertise
    <br>
    - 3D graphics experience
    <br>
    - Experience in multiple engines and middleware packages
    <br>
    - Client/server networking experience a plus
    <br>
    - Dynamic UI systems experience a plus
    <br>
    - Knowledge of game content pipelines
    <br>
    - Art tools (Maya API, Mel scripting, 3D Studio Max Plug-ins) experience a plus
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>
    • Must be willing to relocate to Las Vegas and or S. Reno/Lake Tahoe area
    <br>

    <br>
    Send your resume to: anne@ricertrue.com
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>


    Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture

    November 7th, 2009

    Hard Core Sr. Game Developers & Dir of Game Platforms -Architecture
    <br>

    <br>
    Positions:
    <br>
    1. Sr. Game Dev.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    Building and Innovating the latest/Greatest Games on the planet.
    <br>
    Must be able to “work it” from concept to code to delivery.
    <br>

    <br>
    2. Director of Game Platforms - Architecture
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    Working with multiple groups/studios/platform.
    <br>
    Deep knowledge and experience building games.
    <br>
    Strong understanding of all needed technologies (i.e. embedded, C++…)
    <br>
    Management Experience required, small group 5-10 people.
    <br>
    Ability to lead, and influence.
    <br>

    <br>
    Areas of focus include:
    <br>
    - Developing client-side network code and data models
    <br>
    - Owning new features from end-to-end and start-to-finish
    <br>
    - Building it all – UI to Game
    <br>
    - Architecting a platform of technology to support multiple feature releases over many years
    <br>

    <br>
    Qualifications/Skills:
    <br>
    - At least 7 years of Game development
    <br>
    - Strong optimization skills in a low-level environment
    <br>
    - Broad and deep console video game development expertise
    <br>
    - 3D graphics experience
    <br>
    - Experience in multiple engines and middleware packages
    <br>
    - Client/server networking experience a plus
    <br>
    - Dynamic UI systems experience a plus
    <br>
    - Knowledge of game content pipelines
    <br>
    - Art tools (Maya API, Mel scripting, 3D Studio Max Plug-ins) experience a plus
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>
    • Must be willing to relocate to Las Vegas and or S. Reno/Lake Tahoe area
    <br>

    <br>
    Send your resume to: anne@ricertrue.com
    <br>

    <br>

    <br>


    Director of Sales @ Playdom - Social Gaming Start Up (mountain view)

    November 5th, 2009

    Playdom is looking for a Director of Sales to establish and grow an interactive sales initiative from the ground up. We’re a year old, profitable, well-funded, and already boast the #1 app on MySpace as well as a growing presence on Facebook, iPhone, and other platforms. And we’re a fun place to work: Our employee retention is testament to our collaborative culture and great work environment.

    If you are dynamic, results-oriented and adept at identifying, selling, and closing unique, out of the box new business opportunities, we want to hear from you. In addition to generating incremental revenue streams through in-game advertising campaigns, you will also assume a leadership position with mentoring and management responsibilities. You will have a sophisticated knowledge of interactive, online advertising and a broad understanding of social media and branding. You will have existing successful relationships with large advertisers and agencies and you will have the ability to engage agency decision makers at all levels.

    WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

    • Strong knowledge of (and have extensive contacts with) top ad agencies and major brand advertisers

    • Successful media sales record of at least 5 years in the online or gaming sector

    • Superior skills in all facets of the sales cycle including prospecting, presenting, negotiating and closing

    • Love for entrepreneurial environments and appreciation of the opportunity to contribute to the building of a premier gaming company

    • The ability to sell based on value not price and a knack for consultative selling

    • Strong understanding of industry trends, technologies and pricing models

    • Strong knowledge of ad campaign metrics and analysis

    • Excellent understanding of agency dynamics and campaign buying/planning

    • Understanding of audience profiles, online ad targeting, and campaign optimization

    WHAT YOU’LL HAVE:

    • An understanding of the digital media landscape, as well as a solid grasp of technology and the Web

    • Direct relationships and experience working with large fashion and accessory brands a plus

    • Creative thinking skills - experience with defining sponsorship and product integration campaigns

    • Experience with interactive media sales (a plus)

    • BA/BS degree required with a history of academic success

    APPLY HERE:

    http://newton.newtonsoftware.com/career/SubmitResume.action?id=4028f88b23ff1cef0124370b158511bf&source=Craigslist


    CORPORATE COUNSEL, Major Technology Company – Silicon Valley (cupertino)

    November 5th, 2009

    CORPORATE COUNSEL, Major Technology Company (Exclusive) – Silicon Valley, California
    <br>
    Our client, a highly innovative company producing globally-known consumer technology products, has exclusively engaged us to help them identify a promising, top-credentialed technology or transactional attorney who can quickly become a key member of its legal team. This Counsel will work with an interdisciplinary team of business, operational, engineering, marketing and other professionals assisting them as they conceive, design, market and implement easy-to-use, highly integrated consumer products.
    <br>
    This attorney must possess top legal talents that qualify her or him to be highly involved with cutting edge, strategic-deal development and negotiation. Principal duties include structuring, drafting and negotiation of development, technology, licensing, distribution, marketing and commercial agreements, and provision of ongoing legal counsel in the areas of intellectual property, technology, digital media, and regulatory compliance. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.
    <br>
    Competitive candidates for this position must be graduates of top-tier law schools in good standing with at least one US state bar, must have trained at a well-respected US law firm, and must possess at least 3 years of relevant transactional legal experience in areas such as technology, IP law and/or commercial transactions. The following would be helpful, but are not required: prior international experience; prior in-house experience; and/or prior studies in engineering/computer science. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, plus adaptability in working across legal disciplines and in functioning in a fast-paced environment where she or he will represent company interests successfully with savvy and demanding clients.
    <br>
    Very competitive salary, equity package and benefits are offered. This client would be willing to relocate the right candidate. We have been working closely with this client and its parent company for several years, so we can provide you with useful substantive information throughout the application and interview process. Of course everything we talk about will be confidential, and we will not submit you for this or any other position without your prior approval. To be considered for this position, please send your resume to Bradley R. Bruner, Esq. at The Partners Group at westcoast@partners-group.com for consideration.
    <br>


    CORPORATE COUNSEL, Major Technology Company – Silicon Valley (cupertino)

    November 5th, 2009

    CORPORATE COUNSEL, Major Technology Company (Exclusive) – Silicon Valley, California
    <br>
    Our client, a highly innovative company producing globally-known consumer technology products, has exclusively engaged us to help them identify a promising, top-credentialed technology or transactional attorney who can quickly become a key member of its legal team. This Counsel will work with an interdisciplinary team of business, operational, engineering, marketing and other professionals assisting them as they conceive, design, market and implement easy-to-use, highly integrated consumer products.
    <br>
    This attorney must possess top legal talents that qualify her or him to be highly involved with cutting edge, strategic-deal development and negotiation. Principal duties include structuring, drafting and negotiation of development, technology, licensing, distribution, marketing and commercial agreements, and provision of ongoing legal counsel in the areas of intellectual property, technology, digital media, and regulatory compliance. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.
    <br>
    Competitive candidates for this position must be graduates of top-tier law schools in good standing with at least one US state bar, must have trained at a well-respected US law firm, and must possess at least 3 years of relevant transactional legal experience in areas such as technology, IP law and/or commercial transactions. The following would be helpful, but are not required: prior international experience; prior in-house experience; and/or prior studies in engineering/computer science. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, plus adaptability in working across legal disciplines and in functioning in a fast-paced environment where she or he will represent company interests successfully with savvy and demanding clients.
    <br>
    Very competitive salary, equity package and benefits are offered. This client would be willing to relocate the right candidate. We have been working closely with this client and its parent company for several years, so we can provide you with useful substantive information throughout the application and interview process. Of course everything we talk about will be confidential, and we will not submit you for this or any other position without your prior approval. To be considered for this position, please send your resume to Bradley R. Bruner, Esq. at The Partners Group at westcoast@partners-group.com for consideration.
    <br>


    Program Manager - San Luis Obispo (san jose downtown)

    November 2nd, 2009

    Program Manager

    Location: San Luis Obispo

    Company Information

    LEVEL Studios is an independent digital agency that amplifies global brands by innovating across desktop, web and mobile environments. Founded in 1995 as Web Associates, the agency now operates three California studios specializing in user experience, digital media and application development.

    The LEVEL mission is to earn the trust of our respected client base through digital strategies build on business innovation, market performance and social relevance. We believe in our clients, and they deserve to believe in the character of their agency.

    Position Summary

    Program Managers are responsible for the overall business management of projects from start to finish. Program Managers play the dual role of client advocate and LEVEL team advocate. They must ensure high quality work is delivered on time and on budget, create a supportive and efficient production environment. They also must maintain and build on client relationships before, during, and after projects.

    Program Managers manage multiple projects from inception through completion and are primarily responsible for managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations. Lastly, Program Managers are expected to make a contribution in the defining and refining of the Project Management discipline’s methods and processes.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage multiple medium to large sized clients

    • Work with Business Development to manage smooth project initiations.

    • Negotiate contracts, scoping deliverables, writing statements of work (SOWs)

    • Accountable for successful project delivery (on time within budget)

    • Responsible for ensuring the team knows and understands the project vision

    • Collaborate with Resource Manager and discipline leads on resource planning and allocation across projects.

    • Responsible for upholding standards and best practices methods

    • Has a stronger ability to mitigate risk on projects

    • Responsible for relationships with client’s project team

    • Manages internal team

    • Leads and mentors other Project Managers

    Requirements

    • 8+ years program management experience

    • At least 2 years agency experience

    • Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience managing multiple complex, multi-location and multi-discipline projects

    • Excellent understanding of product design, software or digital development, and brand strategy

    • Experience in account management and business development practices

    • Bachelor Degree, but MBA preferred

    • Strong understanding of MS Project

    • Strong client-facing skills

    To Apply, Follow the link!

    http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx?ID=MS7489981027


    Program Manager - San Luis Obispo (san jose downtown)

    November 2nd, 2009

    Program Manager

    Location: San Luis Obispo

    Company Information

    LEVEL Studios is an independent digital agency that amplifies global brands by innovating across desktop, web and mobile environments. Founded in 1995 as Web Associates, the agency now operates three California studios specializing in user experience, digital media and application development.

    The LEVEL mission is to earn the trust of our respected client base through digital strategies build on business innovation, market performance and social relevance. We believe in our clients, and they deserve to believe in the character of their agency.

    Position Summary

    Program Managers are responsible for the overall business management of projects from start to finish. Program Managers play the dual role of client advocate and LEVEL team advocate. They must ensure high quality work is delivered on time and on budget, create a supportive and efficient production environment. They also must maintain and build on client relationships before, during, and after projects.

    Program Managers manage multiple projects from inception through completion and are primarily responsible for managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations. Lastly, Program Managers are expected to make a contribution in the defining and refining of the Project Management discipline’s methods and processes.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage multiple medium to large sized clients

    • Work with Business Development to manage smooth project initiations.

    • Negotiate contracts, scoping deliverables, writing statements of work (SOWs)

    • Accountable for successful project delivery (on time within budget)

    • Responsible for ensuring the team knows and understands the project vision

    • Collaborate with Resource Manager and discipline leads on resource planning and allocation across projects.

    • Responsible for upholding standards and best practices methods

    • Has a stronger ability to mitigate risk on projects

    • Responsible for relationships with client’s project team

    • Manages internal team

    • Leads and mentors other Project Managers

    Requirements

    • 8+ years program management experience

    • At least 2 years agency experience

    • Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience managing multiple complex, multi-location and multi-discipline projects

    • Excellent understanding of product design, software or digital development, and brand strategy

    • Experience in account management and business development practices

    • Bachelor Degree, but MBA preferred

    • Strong understanding of MS Project

    • Strong client-facing skills

    To Apply, Follow the link!

    http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx?ID=MS7489981027


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Company (san jose north)

    November 2nd, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers, performing routine maintenance and hardware troubleshooting to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Company (san jose north)

    November 2nd, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers, performing routine maintenance and hardware troubleshooting to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Creative Director - Digital Branding (san jose downtown)

    October 26th, 2009

    The Creative Director (CD) reports directly to the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and works closely with the Director of Digital Branding (DODB) leading Liquid Agency’s Digital Branding practice in Portland, Oregon. The CD delivers digital solutions that are driven by strategy and are designed to meet the customer’s objectives. The CD is responsible for the work produced by one or more design teams. A typical design team includes a Design Director, Senior Designer, and one or more Designers, Production Designers and Interactive Specialists. The CD must be an independent and innovative thinker with excellent visual design skills and brand strategy experience; have a deep understanding of interaction design and how technology impacts digital branding solutions; have solid leadership and management skills; be an excellent presenter; and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
    <br>

    <br>
    Responsibilities:
    <br>
    • Serves as the principle creative lead for the digital brand team and works with DODB as needed to spearhead digital work of the highest caliber.
    <br>
    • Develops overall strategic and design direction and provides creative leadership, inspiration and motivation to the digital team.
    <br>
    • Leads the conceptual development, execution, presentation and innovations on multiple creative assignments for interactive work (web-based site destinations, integrated advertising campaigns and new and emerging media creative solutions)
    <br>
    • Meets with Client, DODB and CCO to discuss the project’s objectives and parameters and the strategic approach that will be used in the Creative Brief.
    <br>
    • Meets with Project Manager, Design Director and the technical lead to clarify schedules, budgets and resource issues.
    <br>
    • Writes and presents the Creative Brief (along with DODB).
    <br>
    • Provides strategic and design direction input to the creative team based on the Creative Brief.
    <br>
    • Reviews the work, ensuring that the creative solutions support the strategy and the objectives in the brief (along with DODB).
    <br>
    • Reviews the work with CCO at key points during the projects. (when necessary)
    <br>
    • Leads client presentations (along with DODB and/or Project Manager).
    <br>
    • Manages relationship with key client contacts (along with DODB and/or Project Manager).
    <br>
    • Selects external creative resources needed to deliver projects (including: freelancers, contractors, developers, writers, photographers, illustrators, etc.) in partnership with Design Director.
    <br>
    • Ensures that projects are delivered on strategy, on schedule and on budget.
    <br>
    • Supports the DODB’s efforts in growing the breadth of the client relationships and assisting with new business presentations.
    <br>

    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    • 10+ years of solid digital branding experience, with expertise in websites and interactive projects UI/UX, and digital marketing (advertising and promotion), video/motion graphics, etc.
    <br>
    • Exposure to traditional brand strategy, identity and design.
    <br>
    • Minimum of two years experience as a Creative Director in Digital Branding.
    <br>
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital media Design or Interactive Design
    <br>
    • Experience must reflect portfolio of successful interactive design projects for large enterprise or other brand sensitive clients
    <br>
    • Experience and expertise must include visual design, interactive design and GUI design and knowledge of related technologies
    <br>
    • High level strategic thinker with a clear understanding of branding, marketing and business strategies.
    <br>
    • The talent and experience to develop world-class creative solutions on complex, multi-dimensional projects.
    <br>
    • Effective presentation skills and the ability to articulate brand marketing solutions to high level corporate executives - including experience in selling brand marketing work; cross-selling, up-selling, etc.
    <br>
    • Sophisticated written communication skills.
    <br>
    • Strong understanding of Internet creative methodology
    <br>
    • Ability to translate strategic vision into tangible project deliverables.
    <br>
    • Team management and leadership experience combined with strong interpersonal skills.
    <br>
    • Ability to work with Client Services and manage budgets, resources and timelines for multiple projects running simultaneously.
    <br>
    • Strong interpersonal skills (open, friendly and supportive attitude).
    <br>
    • Ability to travel up to 20%.
    <br>

    <br>
    Check us out! www.liquidagency.com


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Service (san jose north)

    October 26th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers, performing routine maintenance and hardware troubleshooting to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    User Experience Director (UX Director) (san jose downtown)

    October 22nd, 2009

    User Experience Director (UX Director)

    Location: San Luis Obispo, San Jose or Los Angeles, CA

    LEVEL Studios is an independent digital agency that amplifies global brands by innovating across desktop, web and mobile environments. Founded in 1995 as Web Associates, the agency now operates three California studios specializing in user experience, digital media and application development.

    The LEVEL mission is to earn the trust of our respected client base through digital strategies build on business innovation, market performance and social relevance. We believe in our clients, and they deserve to believe in the character of their agency.

    Position Summary

    The User Experience Director is responsible for leading the User Experience team, including Information Architects and Content Strategists, and working collaboratively with Creative, Technology and Strategy to create compelling, insight-driven web-based retail/ e-commerce experiences. This is one of the most crucial project roles at LEVEL Studios as it requires an ability both to lead the project team and the client through a user-centered design process to develop meaningful experience concepts, and to execute on those concepts. The User Experience Director is an ideas person who can sell “the big idea” to the client, but who also loves getting her or his hands dirty in the process

    Responsibilities

    • Build a best in class team of UX professionals, while constantly striving to improve team capabilities, effectiveness, innovation, and future growth.

    • To mentor, guide and provide support for members of the UX staff, while being an advocate of the discipline across the agency

    • Ability to effectively articulate a strong vision for the team, while being able to up-sell UX services and capabilities during/post sales cycles to prospective and existing clients

    • Ability to aid in business development, provide cost estimations for all UX services based upon collaboration with direct team and other discipline managers, and to manage projects to scope and budget

    • Collaborate with resource management, recruiting, and traffic team in an effort to manage department saturation and hiring/contracting needs

    • Taking a leadership role in developing the information architecture and content strategy of mutli-channel, digital experiences

    • Working closely with clients to translate business requirements into meaningful interactive experiences

    • Driving User Experience thought leadership in both the company and the industry

    • Manage staff performance, deadlines, customer satisfaction

    Requirements

    • Ability to manage multidisciplinary groups across various offices (minimum of 10 employees)

    • Ability to lead, manage, train, and focus on employee career growth

    • Showcase an entrepreneurial spirit, a personality that strives for change, and hunger for innovation

    • Demonstrated ability to lead design of complex transactional interfaces, taxonomies and metadata frameworks, and templates for content management systems

    • Demonstrated ability to develop big ideas, and execute flawlessly against them in a highly collaborative environment

    • Demonstrated experience conducting user research and translating user research into design decisions

    • Demonstrated experience using web analytics data to inform design decisions

    • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

    • Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions

    • High tolerance for ambiguity matched only by your desire to organize it

    Preferred Experience

    • 10+ years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer (or similar role)

    • Master’s degree in a related field, such as library science, industrial design, graphic design, or human-computer interaction

    To apply, follow the link!

    http://level-studios.mycompas.com/levelstudios/level_careers.aspx?ID=TR100521826


    Senior Interaction Designer, Yahoo! Open Search Platform (BOSS) (sunnyvale)

    October 19th, 2009

    Position: Senior Interaction Designer, Yahoo! Open Search Platform (BOSS)

    Location: Sunnyvale, CA

    Job ID: 22372

    About Yahoo!

    Think about impacting 1 out of every 2 people online—in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely Yahoo!. We do just that each and every day, and you could too. After all, it’s big thinkers like you who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work for over half a billion people.

    We are looking for an Interaction Designer to join Yahoo! Search, specifically the Yahoo! BOSS group. The team is responsible for building the open search platform that drives an ecosystem of developers building exciting search experiences.

    As an Interaction Designer you will work closely with Product Managers and Engineers. You will be responsible for providing interaction design leadership for the BOSS user administrative pages (not yet launched), as well as working with internal and external BOSS partners to help improve their search user experience.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Leading interaction design throughout the entire BOSS product lifecycle, from initial explorations through final design deliverables such as use cases, task flows, user interface elements, and prototypes

    • Translating usability and field research findings into design improvements

    • Being accountable for the user interaction model, workflows, information architecture, schematics, and interface guidelines

    • Communicating design strategy and rationale to key stakeholders in BOSS product and engineering

    • Contributing to a culture of innovation and teamwork.

    Minimum Job Qualifications:

    • Strong interaction design skills and an attention to detail down to the widget;

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Computer Human Interaction, Digital Media Design, or related field;

    • At least five years experience as a key member of a UI team through the product development cycle of several successfully launched web, mobile and/or software applications (as opposed to layout and decorative design). Experience working on developer tools is a big plus.

    • Able to develop new approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas into tangible form

    • Organized and able to act independently

    • Solid understanding of current web technologies

    • Strong communication skills.

    • Proven ability to work with cross functional teams.

    • Passion for developing innovative interfaces

    Please send portfolio URLs in addition to your resume.

    PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY: http://careers.yahoo.com/jdescription.php?oid=22372

    Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings, please visit http://careers.yahoo.com


    Senior Interaction Designer, Yahoo! Open Search Platform (BOSS) (sunnyvale)

    October 19th, 2009

    Position: Senior Interaction Designer, Yahoo! Open Search Platform (BOSS)

    Location: Sunnyvale, CA

    Job ID: 22372

    About Yahoo!

    Think about impacting 1 out of every 2 people online—in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely Yahoo!. We do just that each and every day, and you could too. After all, it’s big thinkers like you who will create the next generation of Internet experiences for consumers and advertisers across the globe. Now’s the time to show the world what you’ve got. Put your ideas to work for over half a billion people.

    We are looking for an Interaction Designer to join Yahoo! Search, specifically the Yahoo! BOSS group. The team is responsible for building the open search platform that drives an ecosystem of developers building exciting search experiences.

    As an Interaction Designer you will work closely with Product Managers and Engineers. You will be responsible for providing interaction design leadership for the BOSS user administrative pages (not yet launched), as well as working with internal and external BOSS partners to help improve their search user experience.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Leading interaction design throughout the entire BOSS product lifecycle, from initial explorations through final design deliverables such as use cases, task flows, user interface elements, and prototypes

    • Translating usability and field research findings into design improvements

    • Being accountable for the user interaction model, workflows, information architecture, schematics, and interface guidelines

    • Communicating design strategy and rationale to key stakeholders in BOSS product and engineering

    • Contributing to a culture of innovation and teamwork.

    Minimum Job Qualifications:

    • Strong interaction design skills and an attention to detail down to the widget;

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Computer Human Interaction, Digital Media Design, or related field;

    • At least five years experience as a key member of a UI team through the product development cycle of several successfully launched web, mobile and/or software applications (as opposed to layout and decorative design). Experience working on developer tools is a big plus.

    • Able to develop new approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas into tangible form

    • Organized and able to act independently

    • Solid understanding of current web technologies

    • Strong communication skills.

    • Proven ability to work with cross functional teams.

    • Passion for developing innovative interfaces

    Please send portfolio URLs in addition to your resume.

    PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY: http://careers.yahoo.com/jdescription.php?oid=22372

    Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings, please visit http://careers.yahoo.com


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Service (san jose north)

    October 19th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position - someone who’s ready to dig in on day one, with substantial hands-on experience in data centers and a “can-do” attitude.

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers, performing routine maintenance and hardware troubleshooting to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience and detailed knowledge of components (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience, including solid knowledge of OS install, configuration, and boot

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Product/Project Manager Position (mountain view)

    October 14th, 2009

    Product Manager, Monvia

    Location: Mountain View, CA

    Monvia is seeking a dedicated and experienced product manager for various web-consulting projects. This individual will help define feature requirements in partnership with client companies and will work closely with Engineering, User Design, and QA to execute on approved projects. He or she will also work with Marketing and Business Development to develop new clients and projects.
 The successful candidate will display an exceptional attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines, and a demonstrated track record of completing quality projects on time. Past experience working on consumer-oriented online media projects is a plus.

    Responsibilities

    • Effectively collaborate with business, marketing, technical, external clients and design teams to develop requirements and drive projects to completion 



    • Act as primary client contact during development cycle, managing client needs and requests

    • Develop and maintain launch / production schedules and ensure production

    assets are coordinated between client and development team

    • Coordinate approval processes across internal and external teams

    • Manage regular reporting to with external clients

    • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new projects for current and prospective clients



    Qualifications

    • Ability to manage multiple customer projects at the same time.

    • Ability to interface with external clients and act as the single point of contact.

    • A passion for product design and digital media. 



    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills. 



    • A solid understanding of Internet technologies and product and business trends. 



    • Outstanding team player with the ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional disciplines.



    • Demonstrated strong capabilities in communicating and client/ account management



    • 2+ years of Web site product management experience.

    • BA/BS required

    • Experience in web consulting and execution is a plus


    Product/Project Manager Position (mountain view)

    October 14th, 2009

    Product Manager, Monvia

    Location: Mountain View, CA

    Monvia is seeking a dedicated and experienced product manager for various web-consulting projects. This individual will help define feature requirements in partnership with client companies and will work closely with Engineering, User Design, and QA to execute on approved projects. He or she will also work with Marketing and Business Development to develop new clients and projects.
 The successful candidate will display an exceptional attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines, and a demonstrated track record of completing quality projects on time. Past experience working on consumer-oriented online media projects is a plus.

    Responsibilities

    • Effectively collaborate with business, marketing, technical, external clients and design teams to develop requirements and drive projects to completion 



    • Act as primary client contact during development cycle, managing client needs and requests

    • Develop and maintain launch / production schedules and ensure production

    assets are coordinated between client and development team

    • Coordinate approval processes across internal and external teams

    • Manage regular reporting to with external clients

    • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new projects for current and prospective clients



    Qualifications

    • Ability to manage multiple customer projects at the same time.

    • Ability to interface with external clients and act as the single point of contact.

    • A passion for product design and digital media. 



    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills. 



    • A solid understanding of Internet technologies and product and business trends. 



    • Outstanding team player with the ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional disciplines.



    • Demonstrated strong capabilities in communicating and client/ account management



    • 2+ years of Web site product management experience.

    • BA/BS required

    • Experience in web consulting and execution is a plus


    Product/Project Manager Position (mountain view)

    October 14th, 2009

    Product Manager, Monvia

    Location: Mountain View, CA

    Monvia is seeking a dedicated and experienced product manager for various web-consulting projects. This individual will help define feature requirements in partnership with client companies and will work closely with Engineering, User Design, and QA to execute on approved projects. He or she will also work with Marketing and Business Development to develop new clients and projects.
 The successful candidate will display an exceptional attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines, and a demonstrated track record of completing quality projects on time. Past experience working on consumer-oriented online media projects is a plus.

    Responsibilities

    • Effectively collaborate with business, marketing, technical, external clients and design teams to develop requirements and drive projects to completion 



    • Act as primary client contact during development cycle, managing client needs and requests

    • Develop and maintain launch / production schedules and ensure production

    assets are coordinated between client and development team

    • Coordinate approval processes across internal and external teams

    • Manage regular reporting to with external clients

    • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new projects for current and prospective clients



    Qualifications

    • Ability to manage multiple customer projects at the same time.

    • Ability to interface with external clients and act as the single point of contact.

    • A passion for product design and digital media. 



    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills. 



    • A solid understanding of Internet technologies and product and business trends. 



    • Outstanding team player with the ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional disciplines.



    • Demonstrated strong capabilities in communicating and client/ account management



    • 2+ years of Web site product management experience.

    • BA/BS required

    • Experience in web consulting and execution is a plus


    Product/Project Manager Position (mountain view)

    October 14th, 2009

    Product Manager, Monvia

    Location: Mountain View, CA

    Monvia is seeking a dedicated and experienced product manager for various web-consulting projects. This individual will help define feature requirements in partnership with client companies and will work closely with Engineering, User Design, and QA to execute on approved projects. He or she will also work with Marketing and Business Development to develop new clients and projects.
 The successful candidate will display an exceptional attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs, priorities, and timelines, and a demonstrated track record of completing quality projects on time. Past experience working on consumer-oriented online media projects is a plus.

    Responsibilities

    • Effectively collaborate with business, marketing, technical, external clients and design teams to develop requirements and drive projects to completion 



    • Act as primary client contact during development cycle, managing client needs and requests

    • Develop and maintain launch / production schedules and ensure production

    assets are coordinated between client and development team

    • Coordinate approval processes across internal and external teams

    • Manage regular reporting to with external clients

    • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new projects for current and prospective clients



    Qualifications

    • Ability to manage multiple customer projects at the same time.

    • Ability to interface with external clients and act as the single point of contact.

    • A passion for product design and digital media. 



    • Excellent judgment and analytical skills. 



    • A solid understanding of Internet technologies and product and business trends. 



    • Outstanding team player with the ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional disciplines.



    • Demonstrated strong capabilities in communicating and client/ account management



    • 2+ years of Web site product management experience.

    • BA/BS required

    • Experience in web consulting and execution is a plus


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Service (san jose north)

    October 12th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position who’s ready to dig in on day one, whether that’s a seasoned pro or a less experienced tech ready to learn it all and with a “can-do” attitude (compensation commensurate with experience).

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers and performing routine maintenance to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (http://www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    Data Center Administrator ~ Pandora ~ Largest Online Music Service (san jose north)

    October 12th, 2009

    Pandora – The Largest Online Music Service

    Data Center Administrator [DA01]

    We are growing our Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our rapidly growing user community, and have a terrific opportunity for a Data Center Administrator with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This position is primarily onsite at local data centers, with occasional onsite work in our Oakland offices, and travel to remote data center locations a few times per year.

    Our team is small, agile and dedicated. We value diligence and creativity in scaling our infrastructure while consolidating servers as our usage continues to grow. We’re looking for the right person for this position who’s ready to dig in on day one, whether that’s a seasoned pro or a less experienced tech ready to learn it all and with a “can-do” attitude (compensation commensurate with experience).

    Responsibilities

    As a member of our Technical Operations team, you will have primary responsibility for the daily operations of our San Jose and San Francisco co-location data centers. Primarily on site in San Jose, you will be the eyes, ears and hands for our team there - coordinating everything from rack mounting servers and performing routine maintenance to structured cable design, operating system installs, cross-connect installs, vendor deliveries and physical plant maintenance.

    Requirements

    You must be self-motivated, capable of managing your time well, and work efficiently without close supervision. Meticulous and well-documented work is an absolute must. You should be enthusiastic about hardware and cabling installation, diagnostics, and repair. You will be responding to trouble tickets opened by staff members but will also be expected to proactively identify and resolve problems as you gain familarity with our systems.

    * 5 years extensive PC Hardware experience (x86, x86_64 with a strong preference for white/grey box systems)

    * Minimum 5 year hands-on UNIX/Linux experience

    * Experience working in a 24/7 customer-facing environment

    * Experience building & maintaining structured cabling

    * Strong experience with host-based storage & RAID

    * Strong understanding of ethernet networking & TCP/IP

    * Reliable transportation between Oakland, San Jose & San Francisco (available as needed, 24/7)

    * Be able to lift 50lb to a height of 6ft

    * Available for occasional off-hours (24/7) on-site data center support.

    Desired

    * Experience with Debian or Ubuntu

    * Experience with enterprise switches (Cisco, Force10, Arista, Foundry)

    * Understanding of Load Balancers

    * Familiarity with optical networks

    * Scripting in BASH, Perl and/or Python

    * System monitoring (Nagios, Cacti, Smokeping)

    * Understanding of DHCP, PXE and automated system installs

    Response Instructions

    For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to pandora-jobs@pandora.com.

    Please include the Job Title in the Subject line.

    Principals Only. Pandora does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Pandora is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    About Us

    Pandora (http://www.pandora.com) is the personalized Internet radio and music discovery service available anytime and anywhere on the PC and on mobile devices (including iPhones, the Palm Pre, BlackBerry smartphones and Android platform devices) as well as home devices such as Blu-Ray players and digital media players. Pandora is well-funded and is the largest online music site, based on ComScore monthly unique visitors, with a growing user base of more than 35 million registered listeners.

    As we build on our dramatic success, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and, above all, a terrific team and great work environment.


    IT Support - Service / Help Desk Technician - Full & Part Time Avail (san jose downtown)

    October 9th, 2009

    GNi provides innovative Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions to corporations with highly challenging network infrastructure needs. Our depth and experience is unmatched in the industry—GNi created the business model implemented by online games companies and currently supports more online games than any other provider in North America.
    <br>
    In addition to IaaS solutions for online games, GNi offers specialized solutions for customers with offerings in Software as a Service (SaaS), Enterprise, and Online Digital Media.
    <br>

    <br>
    Position: Service Desk Technician
    <br>

    <br>
    Please send resumes via email to the address listed above with the number "12" at the beginning of the subject line.
    <br>

    <br>
    Job Responsibilities:
    <br>
    • Provide 24/7/365 Service Desk support under limited supervision for customer critical systems, applications and networks.
    <br>
    • Responsible for first line communications with customers to ensure resolution of all service requests or incidents.
    <br>
    • Responsible for gathering and collecting all pertinent information related to the users problem to better diagnose and repair the issues
    <br>
    • Responsible for reporting and documenting ALL activities and results, following escalation procedures, and resolving service requests and other issues in a timely manner
    <br>
    • Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming telephone calls, e-mails, and in-person requests from customers that may be experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, and/or Incident Management issues.
    <br>
    • Communicate, report and Follow-up with customers, Incident Managers, and other NOC and IT team members to provide proactive and accurate information and feedback.
    <br>
    • Responsible for escalating more complex problems and/or outages to the Incident Manager and/or IT team, and all appropriate channels.
    <br>
    • Log and track issues using problem management database, and maintain historical records and related problem documentation.
    <br>

    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>
    • BS degree or equivalent experience
    <br>
    • 1-2 years of prior experience in a 24/7/365 team-oriented high demand, NOC environment
    <br>
    • 1-2 years experience supporting and troubleshooting TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS and DNS
    <br>
    • 1-2 years experience installing, supporting, administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server, Unix or Linux
    <br>
    • A proven ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
    <br>
    • Strong time management and organizational skill as well as being a Strong solution contributor to develop, make recommendations and implement process improvements
    <br>
    • Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
    <br>
    • Must have a Valid Driver license


    Contract Technical Writer (Nevada City, CA)

    October 9th, 2009

    Telestream is a leading global provider of digital media encoding, delivery, workflow automation, and cross-platform compatibility solutions. Our team of video and networking experts has created a continuous stream of innovative products that revolutionize the way video and audio files are accessed, repurposed and shared across data networks. Customers include the world’s leading media and entertainment companies as well as other sectors, including corporate, government and education. For more information about our company, please see www.telestream.net.
    <br>

    <br>
    Telestream is looking for a contractor to assist our technical writing department with a few projects. These projects will require about 20 to 25 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks.
    <br>

    <br>
    Are you inquisitive by nature with a strong interest in computers and software, as well as digital media? Do you enjoy working with engineers? Are you self-guided, organized, and motivated? If so, look at the requirements listed below!
    <br>

    <br>
    The ideal writer has a minimum of two years experience in the following:
    <br>

    <br>
    • Strong Framemaker experience in writing large, complex books (200+ pages) and capable of making minor formatting changes.
    <br>
    • Experience in BUILDING end-user documents: PDF (Acrobat Distiller), Windows CHM help systems, Apple Help Systems - ideally using WebWorks.
    <br>
    • Experience in grabbing, manipulating screen shots and vector art using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
    <br>

    <br>
    Our choice of candidates is a seasoned (5+ years) computer veteran with direct experience in and a fundamental understanding of:
    <br>

    <br>
    • Windows
    <br>
    • Mac OS X
    <br>
    • Design and use of modern, complex apps
    <br>
    • Networking, file systems, FTP, Web servers, etc.
    <br>
    • Web page design - html, css
    <br>

    <br>
    Digitial video usage/production experience - familiarity with digital video hardware, applications, systems, file formats, essences is a huge plus!
    <br>

    <br>
    To apply for this contract position, please submit your resume to hr@telestream.net.
    <br>


    Junior Artist - Social Games (san mateo)

    October 8th, 2009

    Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?
    <br>

    <br>
    We are looking for a Junior Artist to contribute to the development of innovative social games for Digital Chocolate.
    <br>

    <br>
    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.
    <br>

    <br>
    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.
    <br>

    <br>
    The Job:
    <br>

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

    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>

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

    <br>
    How to Apply:
    <br>

    <br>
    If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to the address above. 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 .
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    Lead Artist - Social Games (san mateo)

    October 8th, 2009

    Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?
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    We are looking for a Lead Artist to contribute to the development of innovative social games for Digital Chocolate.
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    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.
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    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.
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    The Job:
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    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.
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    Requirements:
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    * Bachelor’s degree or higher
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    * 3 years of experience
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    * Experience creating a broad range of art styles in both 2D and 3D
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    * Solid understanding of color
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    * Solid understanding of game UI
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    * Solid foundation in art skills
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    * Ability to multitask and prioritize and work on multiple games and platforms simultaneously
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    * Ability to take something from concept to completion
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    * Experience developing games desirable
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    * Previous experience as a lead artist in a game preferred
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    * Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and similar
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    * Specific Flash and Maya knowledge is a plus
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    * Work samples required
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    How to Apply:
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    If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to the address above. 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 .
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    Lead Artist - Social Games (san mateo)

    October 8th, 2009

    Do you have what it takes to be a Chocoholic?
    <br>

    <br>
    We are looking for a Lead Artist to contribute to the development of innovative social games for Digital Chocolate.
    <br>

    <br>
    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.
    <br>

    <br>
    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.
    <br>

    <br>
    The Job:
    <br>

    <br>
    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.
    <br>

    <br>
    Requirements:
    <br>

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

    <br>
    How to Apply:
    <br>

    <br>
    If this looks like your dream job, please email your resume to the address above. 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 .
    <br>

    <br>

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    Mac Applications Developer (cupertino)

    October 8th, 2009

    Telestream is a leading global provider of digital media encoding, delivery, workflow automation, and cross-platform compatibility solutions. Our team of video and networking experts has created a continuous stream of innovative products that revolutionize the way video and audio files are accessed, repurposed and shared across data networks. Customers include the world’s leading media and entertainment companies as well as other sectors, including corporate, government and education.
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    Our company is comprised of a team of people whose creativity, talent and passion have helped to create an environment that is healthy, hard working and fun. Telestream is headquartered in the Sierra Nevada foothills community of Nevada City, California with a product development center located in Stockholm, Sweden. The company is privately held. If you’re interested in joining a company whose future is bright, please send us your resume. No contractors please. For more information about our company, please check us out at www.telestream.net.
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    Mac Developer:
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    We are seeking exceptional software engineers to help us create our award winning Flip4Mac Components for QuickTime, Final Cut Pro and other OS X applications. We need candidates with experience developing applications via Cocoa and Objective-C. The candidate must also have experience developing multimedia based applications. This position is located in Nevada City, California. Must have a BS in a related field as well as 2–5 years relevant experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@telestream.net. Enter MacDeveloper in the subject box please. (EOE)
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    Mac Applications Developer (cupertino)

    October 8th, 2009

    Telestream is a leading global provider of digital media encoding, delivery, workflow automation, and cross-platform compatibility solutions. Our team of video and networking experts has created a continuous stream of innovative products that revolutionize the way video and audio files are accessed, repurposed and shared across data networks. Customers include the world’s leading media and entertainment companies as well as other sectors, including corporate, government and education.
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    <br>
    Our company is comprised of a team of people whose creativity, talent and passion have helped to create an environment that is healthy, hard working and fun. Telestream is headquartered in the Sierra Nevada foothills community of Nevada City, California with a product development center located in Stockholm, Sweden. The company is privately held. If you’re interested in joining a company whose future is bright, please send us your resume. No contractors please. For more information about our company, please check us out at www.telestream.net.
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    Mac Developer:
    <br>

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    We are seeking exceptional software engineers to help us create our award winning Flip4Mac Components for QuickTime, Final Cut Pro and other OS X applications. We need candidates with experience developing applications via Cocoa and Objective-C. The candidate must also have experience developing multimedia based applications. This position is located in Nevada City, California. Must have a BS in a related field as well as 2–5 years relevant experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@telestream.net. Enter MacDeveloper in the subject box please. (EOE)
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    Senior Account Executive - Web Services / SOAP (cupertino)

    October 7th, 2009

    We are looking for a high powered, motivated and goal oriented Senior Account Executive who will be responsible for finding sales opportunities, managing accounts and closing business.
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    General description of this position:
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    • Has strong listening and positioning skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and articulate solutions
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    • Knows how to build and maintain long term relationships
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    • Is self-motivated, with a solid independent work ethic
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    • Knows how to navigate to the decision maker and is tenacious at prospecting, cold calling, and closing business
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    • Assess potential application of company products / services and offers solutions that meet customer needs
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    • Research and present reports showing potential customers the cost benefit of purchasing company products or services
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    • Providing technical training to clients and communicating customer feedback into future product developments
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    • Use technical knowledge of product offerings to support and build sales
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    • Apply limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
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    • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
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    • Maintain up to date and accurate records in CRM of sales activity and contact information related to each prospect
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    Qualifications:
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    • Knows the Web Services/Soap development tools market
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    • 5 years successful experience carrying a quota
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    • 5 years of phone sales experience in software or services
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    • Proven ability cut through layers/barriers and get to the decision maker and effectively sell/close
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    • Good business acumen, experience with basic contracts and pricing
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    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
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    • Technical competence in network technologies/ testing
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    • Established business and IT contacts within high tech enterprises and the ability to negotiate and communicate at all executive levels
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    • Extensive network of relevant contacts that can be used to rapidly open doors at prospective customers. (at least 20 VP IT level relationships that would take his/her call)
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    • Accurate and complete data collection, entry and reporting skills
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    • Working knowledge of sales and prospecting methodologies
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    • Self-motivated, hungry and passion for sales
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    • A team player that is driven by individual performance and contribution
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    More about Codenomicon:
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    Codenomicon DEFENSICS enables companies to preemptively mitigate unknown and published threats in products and services prior to release or deployment - before systems are exposed, outages occur and zero-day attacks strike. DEFENSICS offers unparalleled blackbox, negative testing against the broadest set of applications; spanning over 130 Internet, wireless and digital media protocols. Unlike code analyzers and after-the-fact vulnerability scanners, the DEFENSICS platform empowers developers and security analysts to rapidly extend rigorous robustness and vulnerability tests at the protocol-level to identify and resolve issues that can result in reputation, quality, compliance and liability risks. Learn more about our award-winning preemptive robustness and security test platform at www.codenomicon.com
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    To apply email resume to maryann@codenomicon.com with the Job Description in the title of the email.
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