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Support Engineer at Google
Posted on Nov 19, 2009.
Last updated on Nov 19, 2009.Job Description:
This job is a great blend of computer science (including artificial intelligence), data analysis, and other areas. We've had great success with SymSys majors in the past, and would love to get some more.
Support Engineer, Multiple Products - Mountain View
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.
The area: Operations and IT
In little more than a decade, Google created one of the world's largest global computing infrastructures for both internal and external use. We built it – and will continue to develop and support it – with the world's most talented administrators. Chances are that we exceed every example of a "large installation" you've encountered in your career as a network, systems or security professional. Using our unique technologies along with open source tools, we keep Google's customer-facing products running, robust and secure. Our objective is to create solutions that allow people to work and communicate in new and innovative ways – giving back to the world's technical community whenever we can.
The role: Support Engineer, Multiple Products
As a Support Engineer, you will investigate the abuse of Google products, identify new forms of abuse, and develop and improve our systems to protect Google's products. You will be working on solving big problems with elegant solutions while working with large data sets. If you love solving complex problems in a fast paced environment, this is a great role for you. We get to work with many different product teams and deploy solutions to protect Google and its users from abuse.
Responsibilities:
Analyze data and synthesize into conclusions for product groups.
Interact with other Google teams and Google customers.
Provide technical support for internal and external clients.
Increase efficiency through processes and system enhancements.
Requirements:
BA/BS or above in Computer Science, or related field.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database structures.
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
Experience in numerical analysis, algorithms and data-mining.
Solid understanding of core webmaster skills.
Strong programming ability in one or more of the following languages: Java, Perl, Python, PHP, or JavaScript.
Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively. Native fluency in multiple languages a plus.Contact Information:
salomaki@google.com
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Senior Research Engineer, Mobile Lab, AT&T Interactive, Applied Research
Posted on Oct 12, 2009.
Last updated on Oct 12, 2009.Job Description:
Come help us define the future of mobile communication technologies. We are working in areas such as conversational and multimodal interfaces for mobile devices, augmented reality, and mobile presentation and interaction models. Working in the Mobile Lab at AT&T Interactive Applied Research, you will have a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research to build the next generation of mobile local search and advertisement technologies, to work on collaborative projects with AT&T Labs, and to see the impact of your work on millions of people.
Responsibilities
Research engineers collaborate with technology researchers to implement prototypes and proof-of-concepts, build research engineering libraries, tools, and platforms for mobile and distributed computing, and help transfer technologies into products. In some cases, they may assist with publishing papers for conferences or journals. Sr Research Engineers develop novel software engineering solutions for problems in mobile computing, mobile speech and video processing, human-computer interaction, user experience, and mobile search and advertising.
Minimum Qualifications
* BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
* Advanced C++/Java programming experience and knowledge; Experience with scripting languages such as Javascript, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.
* Experience on Android or iPhone development; thin-client & client/server, with Javascript, AJAX, and Tomcat/Java or Ruby back-end.
* Good understanding of Unix-like systems.
* Excellent algorithmic problem solving skills and software design skills.
* 5+ years of experience in rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development, building research engineering libraries, tools, and platforms for mobile computing.
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven ability to develop novel software engineering solutions to complex design and implementation problems.
* MS/PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
* Self-starters with excellent communication and influencing abilities.
* Education or experience in human-computer interaction, visualization, data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, statistics and probability theory, or other related fields.
* Ability to collaborate with other research scientist/engineers and work effectively in a team environment.
Education:
Advanced degree in Computer Science or related area.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits including a 401(k), bonuses, and a casual yet high-energy work environment. Jobs are located in San Francisco. Send your resume to: pehlen@atti.com.
Principals only please. Agency resumes are not accepted and will be considered unsolicited resumes that are not subject to placement fees.
Contact Information:
pehlen@atti.com
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Startup Software Engineer - Be part of our small dedicated team!
Posted on Oct 9, 2009.
Last updated on Oct 9, 2009.Job Description:
Heyzap's looking for a talented engineer; hopefully you have made one or more sites that clearly illustrate your capabilities. You should be a technical generalist, meaning you are comfortable and eager to work on what is needed and learn what is necessary, in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
Check out the full job listing at http://www.heyzap.com/jobs#software_engineer
Contact Information:
Email us at: jobs@heyzap.com
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Intuit Rotational Development Program (RDP)
Posted on Oct 5, 2009.
Last updated on Oct 5, 2009.Job Description:
Start Your Career with Intuit
Do you want to impact the future of technology and affect millions of customers? Intuit’s goal is to revolutionize people’s lives by solving important problems—and we’re looking to you to help us make it happen. Picture yourself designing web and mobile apps, focusing relentlessly on customer needs, collaborating with small teams, innovating and launching new products. Intuit has great opportunities for you. Visit us on campus and apply to join our team.
Come meet us on campus:
Career Fair
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
11am-3pm, White Plaza
Computer Forum Job Fair
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
11am-4pm, Between Gates and Packard Buildings
Info Session – Rotational Development Program
Sunday, October 11, 2009
6pm, Cypress Room in Tresidder
Food will be provided
Designing Products That Matter Workshop
Monday, October 12, 2009
6:30pm, Roble Hall, Black Box Theater
Spaces are limited, sign up online: http://tinyurl.com/intuitworkshop
Apply Now
Search for Intuit on Cardinal Recruiting
https://stanford-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, October 12, 2009
Email us at college@intuit.com with any questions.
Learn more on our Careers website: http://www.intuitcareers.com/home/university
Contact Information:
college@intuit.com
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Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab Research Assistant
Posted on Oct 2, 2009.
Last updated on Oct 2, 2009.Job Description:
Research Description:
Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab (SNAPL) is looking for motivated undergraduates to assist with research projects investigating the neural basis of pain and pain treatment. Students will learn how to conduct MRI scans, how to analyze a variety of MRI data, and how to conduct research projects. Scanning will take place on campus at research dedicated MRI scanners, and students will have the opportunity to work with collaborators in the Stanford School of Medicine and the Radiological Sciences Laboratory. The research projects will be highly quantitative in nature, and students will have an opportunity to apply engineering, physics, and computer skills in clinical and neuroscience settings. To view some of our ongoing research, you can visit out website at http://snapl.stanford.edu/
Qualifications:
Successful applicants must be highly inquisitive in nature and possess strong quantitative skills. Intellect and a desire to learn are valued above any specific expertise. However, as the student will be expected to master quantitative MRI analysis, a strong understanding of mathematics and physics fundamentals is expected. Some familiarity with MATLAB is required, and other programming skills will be beneficial. No prior experience in MRI or biological research is necessary.
Contact Information:
Contact the lab manager, Rebecca McCue, at rmccue@stanford.edu
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Paid Research Assistant Position: Brain Stimulation and Neuroimaging
Posted on Sep 30, 2009.
Last updated on Sep 30, 2009.Job Description:
Full time research assistant needed to perform functional MRI guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) studies in older and younger adults. The focus of this research is the study of age related changes in brain functioning. Additional responsibilities involve neuropsychological assessment and assistance in coordination of a major conference on dementia research. This position is both at Palo Alto VAHCS and Stanford University.
Qualifications: College graduate with interest in the cognitive neuroscience of older adults. Experience with computer programming (matlab and eprime experience a plus), statistical analysis, and clinical populations desirable.
Please send CV and references to Allyson Rosen, Ph.D. at rosena@stanford.edu.
Contact Information:
rosena@stanford.edu
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH STARTUP INCUBATED AT NEA
Posted on Jun 29, 2009.
Last updated on Jun 29, 2009.Job Description:
Quantios helps guide students through one of the most important decisions of
their young adult lives. We develop decision support tools for the 4.2
million teenagers that leave home for university each year, and the
professionals that help them with their college choices. Our flagship
product is AcceptEdge (www.acceptedge.com <http://www.acceptedge.com/> );
we're also developing tools for colleges to identify talent that matches
their needs, and software for high schools to help them advise their
students.
We're looking for engineering interns to help us build out acceptedge.com
<http://acceptedge.com/> <http://acceptedge.com/> this summer. You'll be
working on immediately important contributions in direct collaboration with
the founders, and have the opportunity to gain insight into the operations
of the company as we work to build partnerships and bring AcceptEdge to
market this summer. We've raised a small round of angel financing already,
and are working from incubator space at New Enterprise Associates
(www.nea.com <http://www.nea.com/> ) on Sand Hill Road.
In terms of coding, lots of experience with HTML and CSS should be a given.
Specifically, we're looking for experience with (in order of importance):
- PHP,
- Python, and,
- MySQL.
95% of our core code is PHP 5, but the back-end math and other heavy lifting
is in Python. We use MySQL for persistent storage, and memcached on top of
that. We're looking for motivated, self-starting engineers who can think
for themselves and work independently without supervision on parts of a
complex whole. You don't have to be one of the best in the world (yet) as
long as you're willing to learn.
The college admission process is highly stressful and incredibly
inefficient. We're working to turn it into a science, and improve outcomes
for both students and universities. There's a lot that can be done when
data enters education, and we're just getting started.
Contact Information:
If you are interested, please contact Oliver Ryan at ollie3856@yahoo.com
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Meebo: JavaScript Engineer
Posted on Apr 20, 2009.
Last updated on Apr 20, 2009.Job Description:
Got an itch for object-oriented JavaScript, cross-browser event handling, and pixel perfection?
Meebo is seeking top-notch JavaScript Engineers with strong CS fundamentals who feel at home developing high-quality web products that reach millions of users.
Responsibilities include:
* Work toward weekly milestones on the development of high-visibility, high-quality web products.
* Meet with team to assess feasibility and priority of new features.
* Participate in testing regularly scheduled releases.
* Collaborate with server-side engineers to optimize scalability and network efficiency.
* Stay up-to-date with relevant technologies and proactively suggest architecture changes and new coding practices.
* Other duties as appropriate.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Object-oriented JavaScript experience.
* Previous experience with the following web technologies: DHTML, CGI and CSS
* Previous experience with at least one scripting language (eg. Bash, Perl, or Python)
* Experience working with large web frameworks such as Dojo, prototype.js and Rico
* Phenomenal debugging principlesContact Information:
Please direct cover letters and resumes to jobs@meebo.com. Thanks!
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Run a web development company...On Campus...
Posted on Nov 13, 2008.
Last updated on Nov 13, 2008.Job Description:
Hi everyone,
If you're looking for a challenging position at the intersection of technology and business to cap your Stanford experience, you might be perfect for the Managing Director position at Stanford Internet Solutions. This position offers a full-immersion experience in the following areas, all crucial for various jobs in the tech industry: Marketing, Client relations, Product management, Business strategy, and Web development.
There will be information session tonight where you will have a chance to hear a brief overview of the responsibilities, the perks, and the challenges of running a web development firm. The session will be tonight at at 7pm, in the SSE Old Union offices. If you're unable to make it tonight, feel free to send me an email with your questions if you're interested, and I will be happy to meet with you over the next week or so to talk about my experience. You can also visit sse.stanford.edu, or our website sis.stanford.edu, for more information.
Thanks,
Jason Robinson
Director, Stanford Internet Solutions
Symbolic Systems Advising Fellow 2008-09
M.S. Candidate, Symbolic Systems 2009Contact Information:
jarobb3@stanford.edu
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Web Scraper and Hacker Extraordinaire (for Cerebellum Capital Inc)
Posted on Jun 2, 2008.
Last updated on Jun 2, 2008.Job Description:
Cerebellum Capital is a recently started hedge fund management firm whose investment programs are continuously designed, executed, and improved by a software system based on techniques from statistical machine learning. We’re looking to hire some excellent individuals to round out our team, including a Web Scraper and Hacker Extraordinaire.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Web scrapers for Cerebellum Capital, Inc will report directly to the CTO and will be responsible for a significant area of the company’s technical expertise. Unlike a traditional baseline software engineering job, web scrapers at CCI will have the opportunity to design the systems for which they are responsible and will be expected to handle design, specification, testing, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of significant software systems. Each engineer will have a primary responsibility for one or more of the company's technical tools including websites, stock forecasters, stock strategy selectors, evaluation engines, web scrapers, databases, and trading systems. Candidates with more experience will be expected to take on the management of more systems and possibly serving as team lead for various projects.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Intelligence, cleverness, curiosity and wisdom are required
• Must take to programming like many people take to breathing. You can hack AND write good code – and have the attitude that “fast and good” is better than “slower & best”.
• Must have the inquisitiveness to question bugs or oddities and chase them down until they are fixed.
• Good mathematical skills and background
• Good speaking and presentation skills
• Deep experience in web work and dealing with large datasets is required.
• A proven ability to work in a cross functional environment in defined time frames
• Strong cultural alignment: Respect for self and others, dignity, strong work ethic, results orientation, team orientation, focus on the customer.
• Demonstrated ability to
• Be a team member for dynamic, fast paced software development
• Deliver projects on-time/on-budget
• Work collaboratively with other team members including a profound understanding of key business objectives and strategies, and the teamwork necessary to properly define, prioritize and execute value-creating projects
EDUCATION
A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
Contact Information:
David Andre, CTO ('94) and Astro Teller, CEO ('92)
jobs at cerebellumcapital dot com
http://www.cerebellumcapital.com -
Machine Learning Specialist (for Cerebellum Capital Inc)
Posted on Jun 2, 2008.
Last updated on Jun 2, 2008.Job Description:
Cerebellum Capital is a recently started hedge fund management firm whose investment programs are continuously designed, executed, and improved by a software system based on techniques from statistical machine learning. We’re looking to hire some excellent individuals to round out our team, including a Machine Learning Specialist.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine learning specialists for Cerebellum Capital, Inc will report directly to the CTO and will be responsible for a significant area of the company’s technical expertise. Unlike a traditional baseline software engineering job, machine learning specialists at CCI will have the opportunity to design the systems for which they are responsible and will be expected to handle design, specification, testing, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of significant software systems. Each engineer will have a primary responsibility for one or more of the company's technical tools including websites, stock forecasters, stock strategy selectors, evaluation engines, web scrapers, databases, and trading systems. Candidates with more experience will be expected to take on the management of more systems and possibly serving as team lead for various projects.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Intelligence, cleverness, curiosity and wisdom are required
• Must take to programming like many people take to breathing. You can hack AND write good code – and have the attitude that “fast and good” is better than “slower & best”.
• Must have the inquisitiveness to question bugs or oddities and chase them down until they are fixed.
• Excellent mathematical skills and background
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills
• Deep experience in applying machine learning to real-world domains with large datasets is required.
• A proven ability to work in a cross functional environment in defined time frames
• Strong cultural alignment: Respect for self and others, dignity, strong work ethic, results orientation, team orientation, focus on the customer.
• Demonstrated ability to
• Be a team member for dynamic, fast paced software development
• Deliver projects on-time/on-budget
• Work collaboratively with other team members including a profound understanding of key business objectives and strategies, and the teamwork necessary to properly define, prioritize and execute value-creating projects
EDUCATION
A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
Contact Information:
David Andre, CTO ('94) and Astro Teller, CEO ('92)
jobs at cerebellumcapital dot com
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Trading Engineer (for Cerebellum Capital, Inc)
Posted on Jun 2, 2008.
Last updated on Jun 2, 2008.Job Description:
Cerebellum Capital is a recently started hedge fund management firm whose investment programs are continuously designed, executed, and improved by a software system based on techniques from statistical machine learning. We’re looking to hire some excellent individuals to round out our team, including a Trading Engineer.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trading engineers for Cerebellum Capital, Inc will report directly to the CTO and will be responsible for a significant area of the company’s technical expertise. Unlike a traditional baseline software engineering job, trading engineers at CCI will have the opportunity to design the systems for which they are responsible and will be expected to handle design, specification, testing, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of significant software systems. Responsibilities for this position will include developing, delivering and maintaining a reliable, extendible & cross- product real-time FIX enabled trading platform that addresses execution, straight-through processing, intelligent pricing, auto-quoting, risk management, and internal markets. Use of broker-specific APIs may be required. Candidates with more experience will be expected to take on the management of more systems and possibly to serve as team lead for various projects.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A background in financial engineering is a plus. The desired skill set includes algorithmic trading, mastery of the FIX protocol, and engineering of direct market access trading platforms. This person must be a top-notch programmer in addition to having the knowledge of financial systems, and should be fluent in at least two of the following: .NET/C#, Java, C++. Candidates should have FIX and/or CMS experience. Any experience working with ECNs (Archipelago, Instinet, etc), as well as NASD, NYSE with experience in other liquidity points (ATD, Lava Trading, Pipeline, etc) and Global Exchanges (Brazil, Canada, HK, Japan, Mexico, UK, etc) would be considered a huge plus. Candidates should have experience with UNIX shell scripting in Perl, Python, PHP or Ruby.
Intelligence, cleverness, curiosity and wisdom are required. Strong attention to detail is vital, but candidates must be able to deliver completed projects in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment (fast and good is better than slow and best). Excellent programming skills are a must (ability to hack and write good code). Must have the inquisitiveness to question bugs or oddities and chase them down until they are fixed. Candidates should possess excellent speaking and presentation skills, and the ability to work in a cross functional environment. Strong cultural alignment is VERY important: all hires will have respect for self and others, high integrity, a strong work ethic, a results orientation, a team orientation, and a focus on the customer.
EDUCATION
A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a scientific discipline or equivalent experience is required.
Contact Information:
David Andre, CTO ('94) and Astro Teller, CEO ('92)
jobs at cerebellumcapital dot com
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NYC early-stage startup job opportunities
Posted on May 9, 2008.
Last updated on May 9, 2008.Job Description:
At UpCompany (a Manhattan-based startup), we're looking for really smart people who can get things done. We're looking for self-starters -- the kind of people who can be given general directions and execute like mad to drive the business forward. We're looking for insanely creative people who are bubbling with ideas, but who do not get distracted from the big picture. We're looking for strong people who can put their personal ego aside to do what's in the interest of the company. We're looking for people who like to win and know what it takes to do so. If you're the kind of person who is driven to complete things, and likes to work hard while having fun, please apply!
Go to http://www.ivanism.com/Articles/WereHiring.html to see descriptions of a few roles we need filled. Don't worry if you're not an exact match, we're not trying to shoehorn people into fixed slots. UpCompany is a fluid organization, and we're not too concerned with titles. Instead, we're looking for people who can grow with the company. If you're the right person, we'll make it work.Contact Information:
Please submit your resume to:
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Strategy consulting firm in Seattle :
Posted on Apr 4, 2008.
Last updated on Apr 4, 2008.Job Description:
STANFORD ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS:
Lake Partners will have a booth at the CDC/Bases Career Fair on Friday, April 11. We will also be conducting on-campus interviews May 1-2. To be considered for an interview, please send your resume and cover letter to: recruiting@lakepartners.com. You can find additional information about Lake Partners at: http://www.lakepartners.com.
JOB OPPORTUNITY :
Full-time, entry-level Analyst position for a boutique strategy consulting firm located in downtown Seattle .
IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated academic achievement
-- Recent college graduate (or soon to graduate) from a top university
-- Outstanding academic credentials including strong overall GPA
-- Demonstrated achievement in analytics (either in major, specific classes or in national test scores)
• Strong primary research skills
-- Creative approach to developing unique research paths
-- Accurate and efficient in research methods
-- Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated analytical proficiency
-- Ability to process large amounts of quantitative and qualitative information
-- Ability to draw creative insights based on independent analysis
-- Understanding of financial data and ability to build complex financial models
• Effective communication skills
-- Both written and verbal
-- Both formal and informal (thinking on your feet)
• Extremely motivated individual with a strong work ethic and proven interpersonal skills
-- Self-starter/self-motivated; capable of learning on the job
-- Works well in stressful situations (infrequent but unavoidable)
-- Processes constructive feedback well
-- Team player who knows when to lead and when to follow
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have the legal right to work permanently in the United States
• Must be available for full-time employment – we do not have opportunities for summer/intern candidates
Contact Information:
Luna Federici
Lake Partners Strategy Consultants
206.428.0338
federici@lakepartners.com
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Senior User Experience Designer for Big Tent Design
Posted on Jan 16, 2008.
Last updated on Jan 16, 2008.Job Description:
Big Tent provides free web-based software to manage volunteer-powered community groups. We are an eclectic group of designers, software engineers and architects looking to add one (or more) virtuoso user interface developer(s) into the mix. As a senior UI developer, you'll be an integral member of the design team and will take a leadership role in design implementation. A successful candidate has tamed CSS and Javascript in order to strike the balance between flexibility, performance, accessibility, and multi-modal output in his/her projects.
Do you enjoy design as much as programming while working on a meaningful project? If so, please email your CV and work samples to jobs@bigtent.com.
This is a full-time position based in San Francisco.Contact Information:
Email your CV and work samples to jobs@bigtent.com if interested.
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Lead User Interface Designer for Big Tent Design
Posted on Jan 16, 2008.
Last updated on Jan 16, 2008.Job Description:
Big Tent provides free web-based software to manage volunteer-powered community groups. Our goal is to create a delightful user experience for close-knit groups to share ideas, communicate, and stay organized. We are seeking a lead user interface designer who has a strong visual design aesthetic and proven project management skills. A successful candidate must understand how to use visual design to encourage participation, design user-generated content web pages, and design for personalization and customization.
Do you have the passion and experience to build such a user experience? If so, drop us an email with your CV and a link to your online portfolio at jobs@bigtent.com.
This is a full-time position based in San Francisco.Contact Information:
E-mail jobs@bigtent.com if interested.
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Applications Engineer - Lattice Engines
Posted on Nov 21, 2007.
Last updated on Dec 5, 2007.Job Description:
Applications Engineer
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The Applications Engineer will be responsible for translating detailed customer business requirements into compelling Lattice Engines product prototypes and user interfaces. This is an exciting customer-facing role requiring practical application of programming languages for web-based application development and user interface design. We are looking for candidates with good listening and communication skills, practical business sense, creativity, attention to detail, and a proven track-record of following projects to completion. The successful candidate will feel at-ease working in teams, interacting regularly with both customers and Lattice members of the Development, Professional Services and Customer Solutions teams. In addition, he/she will have an energetic, professional, “can-do” attitude. Some travel and customer-site work may be required.
In this position, you can expect to:
• Create compelling product prototypes and user interfaces for web-based enterprise software applications based on customer business problems and requirements.
• Work with software engineers to drive successful application development by communicating project scope and functionality.
• Collect customer feedback and iterate on application prototypes throughout the design and development process to ensure successful deployments.
About Lattice Engines
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Lattice is the leading company in the emerging “business optimization” market segment. Lattice combines four core competencies – data management, mathematics, software development & business insight – to deliver “software-as-a-service” solutions that provide material improvement in revenue, gross margin and share price. The company is among the top-5% of fast-growing software companies in the United States. Customers include Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, American Express, EMC and other Fortune 500 companies. The company is two years old, profitable since inception and tripling year-over-year revenues.
Expectations
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• Demonstrable experience creating usable and intuitive interfaces for web-based applications; should be comfortable working with HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Practical experience developing web-based applications. Knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, and MSSQL is a plus.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into software product prototypes and user interfaces.
• Experience working on projects with diverse teams, with an attention to detail and a drive to achieve project deliverables within given deadlines.
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, Economics, Engineering, and Computer Science) is preferred.
• Strong listening and communications skills.
• Some business experience is desirable
Locations
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• New York, NY ; Boston, MA; Palo Alto, CA
How to Apply
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• Please send a resume and cover letter to “holman (at) lattice-engines.com” being sure to indicate your preferred location(s)
Contact Information:
Jeff Holman
Symbolic Systems '08
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Speech Application Engineer @ TuVox
Posted on Oct 30, 2007.
Last updated on Oct 30, 2007.Job Description:
Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well. In case you're in the job market in the Bay Area and if you're looking for a fast paced startup in an exciting industry, check out the job req down below.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop me an email at vpham@tuvox.com. Hurry, we're looking to hire really soon! :)
Thanks for your time and consideration,
Vince
Symsys HCI 2003
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Junior Java Developer/Speech Application Engineer
TuVox is looking for a Junior Java Developer for an entry level position in the growing field of Speech Recognition over the phone. You will design and develop high-quality telephony applications based on TuVox tools and development environments. Join our award winning team in this exciting and fast pasted industry.
Position Type: Full Time
Responsibilities:
When you join our team you will be part of a high performing organization committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. TuVox works with many Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies who wish to continue their brands into the telephone interactions with their customers. As a Junior Java Developer/Speech Application Engineer you will work with other TuVox resources to design and build speech recognition capable solutions for these customers. You will have the opportunity to work directly with these clients to understand their needs, explain the solutions proposed, and answer any questions they may have. Once a solution is agreed upon you will work with a team to implement that solution ensuring quality and consistency. TuVox has developed tooling to facilitate the creation of these solutions so you will spend a significant portion of your time working in the TuVox tool set.
Education & Experience:
• B.A. / B.S. in a technical or business field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess excellent written/spoken language skills and be able to write clear, concise and easy-to-understand documentation.
• Ability to quickly understand how a variety of technologies work and are used.
• Experience with software product documentation and training material development.
• Ability to manage schedules and resources to deliver a quality experience on time.
• Knowledge of Javascript and Java required
• Self-learning. Need to be able to work independently with the software to understand, validate and explain product functions.
• Experience with XML and/or VXML a plus.
• Understand how to take requirements and design specifications and convert them into functioning applications.
• Demonstrated focus on and commitment to continual process improvement.
Helpful Additional Skills & Applicable Experience:
• Knowledge of human factors and or user interface design a plus
• Linguistics and/or Human Factors background/experience a plus.
• Instructional design background a plus.
• Technical writing background a plus.
• Speech dialog or audio production background a plus.
Aptitude and Attitude - you:
• Enjoy working with customers
• Are self-managing, motivated, and organized
• Work efficiently under deadline constraints
• Are flexible and accommodating in implementing another’s design
• Have passion for user interface and making great products.
• Love to learn new technologies and techniques.
Contact Information:
Vincent Pham
vpham@tuvox.com
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Ruby on Rails Developer at Netsprout, Inc.
Posted on Oct 3, 2007.
Last updated on Oct 3, 2007.Job Description:
Small Rails development firm in San Francisco is looking for a mid-level Rails developer for a full-time position available immediately.
We are located in the South of Market area, near MUNI and CalTrain.
Requirements
– Ruby on Rails programming experience
– Ruby programming experience
– Experience with at least one other programming language (Objective-C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, SmallTalk, etc.)
– Linux / Unix experience
– Experience with source control management (SVN, preferred, or CVS)
– MySQL experience
– AJAX, Javascript, RJS
– Competency with HTML, exposure to CSS
– Capistrano
Extras
– Shell scripting experience (bash)
– System administration experience (Apache, Nginx, Monit, Mongrel)
– Testing experience (Unit Testing, RSpec)
– Rich media experience (FFMPEG, RMagick, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick)
– Database architecture and design experience, Single Table Inheritance, etc.
– More languages! (LISP, Erlang, OCaml, C)Contact Information:
Please send your resume to: hr@netsprout.com
or call 415-759-5590 -
Editorial Contractor for Digital Music Startup: Localization and Phonetics/Speech
Posted on Jun 22, 2007.
Last updated on Jun 25, 2007.Job Description:
Gracenote, a digital music company in the East Bay, is hiring contractors in two areas. These are posted below.
Position 1: Localization
Gracenote is seeking native speakers of specific dialects of European and North American languages (for example, a French speaker from France, a French speaker from Quebec, a Spanish speaker from Spain, etc.) with a basic but current knowledge of local popular musical culture of the country in question. These speakers will help assist Gracenote in a localization project. The position is a short-term contract job this summer and/or fall (approximately 300 hours over about 10 weeks with possible flexibility).
For this localization project, Gracenote is looking for native speakers of:
- French (France/Continental)
- French (Quebec/Canadian)
- Spanish (Spain/Iberian Spanish)
- Italian (Italy/Standard Italian)
- German (Germany/High German and related dialects)
- Dutch (Netherlands/Netherlands Dutch)
- Portuguese (Portugal/Iberian Portuguese)
Non-native speakers with EXTENSIVE knowledge of the language and local culture (e.g., multiple years living in the country) may be considered as well.
Please send a resume. In your response to this position, please also describe your experience in-country.
You also must, of course, be legally cleared to work in the US.
The work will take place during business hours in our Emeryville office. Our office is accessible by public transportation.
Position 2: Phonetics/Speech
Gracenote is seeking an editor on a contract basis who has a background in Phonetics or Speech Recognition/Synthesis. The editor will review performance of speech solutions in one or more languages and will fine-tune performance of those solutions. In addition, the editor will help Gracenote’s phonetics experts fine-tune cross-lingual processing of speech.
Responsibilities include:
- Review and edit performance of a speech product
- Work with editors to improve speech performance in a wide variety of languages
- Review cross-lingual localization issues (accented speech, regional nicknames, etc.)
Requirements include:
- Ability to focus effectively on task at hand
- Attention to detail, especially with respect to the production of synthesized speech
- Knowledge of or prior experience in the following fields:
o Phonetics & Phonology
o Aspects of European language phonetics
The following are a plus:
- Experience in the music industry in Europe, especially the UK, Spain, France/Belgium, Germany/Austria, Switzerland or Italy
- Prior experience with speech technologies and solutions
- Prior experience in Corpus linguistics or Computational linguistics
- Knowledge of Perl, Prolog, or equivalent scripting language
- Fluency in at least one of the following languages:
o Spanish (preferably European)
o French (preferably European)
o Italian
o German
You also must, of course, be legally cleared to work in the US.
We prefer that the work will take place during business hours in our Emeryville office, but remote work may be an option. Our office is accessible by public transportation.
This is a contract position.
The Company
Gracenote is a worldwide leader in designing software for the digital music and multimedia industries. Their products power industry-leading applications, including Apple iTunes, RealOne, Winamp, and Sony Sonic Stage, and their services are also being delivered via cell phone and other mobile devices throughout the world. Gracenote is a profitable, late-staged, multi-national organization, which continues to experience significant growth. They are located in the East Bay.
Contact Information:
Send resume to:
Mike Orme
Product Manager, Gracenote
morme@gracenote.com -
Zazzle.com wants you to join the product manager team
Posted on May 10, 2007.
Last updated on May 10, 2007.Job Description:
Zazzle is looking for a world-class product manager to build and market industry-leading, game changing internet experiences. At Zazzle, you will be responsible for catalyzing, defining, and driving new experiences and features that will drive Zazzle’s business and community to dizzying heights.
Zazzle Product Managers are the cornerstone of all customer interaction. You will be a mini-CEO, responsible for the strategy and execution of features in your area. You will be a portfolio manager to help us invest the right resources across a wide variety of opportunities. You will be an evangelist – spreading the word about your features far and wide to our community, our partners, and more. And you will be an expert user – eat your own dog food. Yum.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years product management experience including at least 2 years of online B2C products;
- Direct experience in online ecommerce and community products desired;
- Track record of developing, launching, selling and marketing products;
- Strong quantitative skills and are able to evaluate and communicate financial impacts of potential product features;
About Zazzle
Zazzle is the meeting of just-in-time, custom-build manufacturing and your imagination. It’s the “wouldn’t it be cool, if” capability of designing and personalizing apparel, posters, cards and much more to your door, overnight. Zazzle is an online community marketplace where consumers can browse, buy, display, and sell made-to-order custom products. Zazzle’s production processes and proprietary software enable it to manufacture and ship orders within 24 hours. Consumers are incentivized to contribute works to the public galleries as they receive a royalty anytime a product is sold incorporating one of their images.
The current website is just the beginning of a vision to empower all people, across the globe, to create, share, interact and profit in a user-to-user marketplace. Whether it’s the $100 billion custom apparel sector or the $25 billion prints market, Zazzle offers a marketplace for those creating, sharing and selling their work. The company has created a community platform that draws from both grassroots creativity and the world’s most recognized images to create one-off, customized products delivered to your home.
Zazzle has the backing of one of the leading venture capital firms – the board includes John Doerr and Ram Shriram - and has a caring and hands-on team of investors and advisors who have helped build many highly successful companies.
Contact Information:
Josh Elman, Product Manager
joshe@zazzle.com
cell: 510-384-9502
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Search Architect position at CastTV (DFJ-funded startup)
Posted on Apr 26, 2007.
Last updated on Apr 26, 2007.Job Description:
CastTV, a startup working to build the web's best video search, is looking for a top search engineer to join our core team. Even though we've gotten some good traction (investment from DFJ, licensing from major media company, top press reviews), we are still a small team. The person who fills this position will be a single-digit-numbered employee and will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the company and the industry.
What we are looking for:
* Strong academic background in Computer Science or related dicipline.
* Expertise and experience in search-related areas: data mining, information retrieval, crawler engineering, relevancy algorithms, etc
* Extensive programming expertise in multiple languages. Ruby and C experience a plus.
* Passion for online video. You like watching videos/TV/sports/news, and you won’t settle for anything less than developing the best product for searching for videos.Contact Information:
Please contact Edwin Ong (edwin AT casttv.com) if you are interested in the position.
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Info Session: The Open Planning Project (TOPP)
Posted on Apr 13, 2007.
Last updated on Apr 13, 2007.Job Description:
Computer programmers, Graphic Designers, and User Interaction Designers:
Would you like to get paid to write open source software? Are you
looking for an alternative to the corporate grind? Then come to an
information session to learn about The Open Planning Project.
TOPP is a high-tech non profit that builds technology for citizens
that do good in their communities. Run like a startup, we're
building self-sustaining projects that look beautiful and are a joy
to use. To ensure our success, we find the best people and treat
them right. Our benefits include all the basics plus free lunch
everyday and 5 weeks of vacation a year. More importantly, you'll
know that your work is making a real impact in the world.
Want to learn more? Come to our information session:
Monday, April 16th, 7:30 pm
Career Development Center
Contact Information:
http://topp.openplans.org/careers
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Internship opportunities @ CastTV (hot video search startup)
Posted on Apr 12, 2007.
Last updated on Apr 12, 2007.Job Description:
CastTV, a small SF-based startup building the web's best video search, has 2 product manager summer internship opportunities: (1) product manager for API marketing and (2) product manager for user marketing.
For the API marketing position, we are looking for a marketing-savvy technologist to help build CastTV's developer API program. This person will work with software engineers to refine CastTV's video search API, reach out to external developers to promote API usage, and build small widgets/mashups using the API. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to make a real impact on the intersection of business and technology.
For the user marketing position, we are looking for an analytical and business-savvy individual to lead user acquisition projects. This person will plan and execute social media marketing, evangelize CastTV amongst entertainment influencers, analyze traffic/search logs to improve user retention/satisfaction, and solve other user issues. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and passionate person to learn and make an impact on the exploding online video market.
Both of these interns will work under the supervision of CastTV's founders, Stanford alums and 2nd-time entrepreneurs who sold their previous company to Oracle.
CastTV's web-wide video search is considered to be the best by the likes of TechCrunch, Marketwatch, and TV Week. The technology is currently powering the video search of a major media company and will be publicly available to end users at casttv.com in summer 2007.Contact Information:
Please send resume to Edwin Ong (SSP '97 and CastTV co-founder): edwin AT casttv.com.
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Internship at SRI International; AI programming (Menlo Park, CA)
Posted on Apr 11, 2007.
Last updated on Apr 11, 2007.Job Description:
The AI Center at SRI International is looking for an intern to participate in research on intelligent personal assistance. This work touches on a number of core problems of AI including agents, machine learning, and human-computer interaction.
This position primarily involves software development of components of an intelligent personal assistant. In particular, it will include learning about and programming in SPARK, a software agent language for building embedded intelligent systems. Programming experience and an ability to learn new programming languages quickly, are essential. Knowledge of AI and Java and/or Python programming are desirable.
The time frame of the internship is flexible; we're hoping to start at the beginning of summer. Please apply by email to David Martin, including your resume and a message summarizing your interests and relevant experience. (Also, please note that David will be traveling April 13 through April 23, so a rapid reply may not be possible during that period.)Contact Information:
David Martin
AI Center
SRI International
martin -at- ai dot sri dot com -
Right Media on campus April 11th-13th for Spring Career Fair
Posted on Apr 3, 2007.
Last updated on Apr 3, 2007.Job Description:
Not sure how to use your SymSys degree after graduation?
Come chat with us about Right Media.
Why might you want to work for us?
* Interdisciplinary mindset... Ad-hoc cross-functional groups form every day to solve business or technical problems.
* Innovative technology... We do really cool sh*t. Our platform hosts a live auction between 60000 participants ~50000 times per second. Even with that kind of data, we're able to provide hourly reporting on 2-3 billion transactions each day.
* Startup mentality... Although we've grown to 200 people and 5 satellite offices, we still very much have a startup mentality, with small business groups forming regularly to tackle new market issues and an extremely welcoming, collaborative atmosphere.
* Meritocracy... Individuals that thrive are quickly rewarded with more responsibility and larger projects
* Financial stability and likelihood of success... Having strong industry partnerships and being recognized as one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the market, we're no longer questioning whether of not we'll be successful, rather _how_ successful we'll be.
A dynamic, New York City based company in the online media industry, we spend every day using SymSys-related design and problem solving skills to build technology solutions for the first open market exchange of interactive advertising where publishers and advertisers can buy and sell digital media. A few months ago, Yahoo led our most recent round of funding to earn a 20% stake in the business.
Don't worry if you have no experience in the industry- a lot of us didn't when we started, either.
Visiting from Manhattan, (all Stanford alums:) two Product Managers (one History Masters and one SymSys/ Neuroscience Undergrad), a Solutions Analyst (SymSys/ Decision Making and Rationality), and a Software Developer (Math Undergrad + PhD elsewhere) will be out at Stanford for a few days, and we'd love to talk to SymSys students about what they can do for us with their tezzie degree. We have many open positions that would be a great fit for SymSys grads.
If you'd like to meet up for an interview during the week of the Spring Career Fair, send Ashish an email: anaik at rightmedia dot com. We’ll only be at the first day of the career fair- Thursday, the 12th- so definitely get in touch with him if you can’t make it that day but would like to meet us on Wednesday or Friday.
The job postings below are only a sampling of our current hiring needs. If your interests/background don’t necessarily fit what you see below, still get in touch. We are growing by leaps & bounds, and can probably find a spot in our company for any intelligent, entrepreneurial, and hard working individual. Thank you for taking the time to read this... If you have any questions, shoot me an email (edavis at rightmedia dot com). We look forward to hearing from you!
Right Media is currently seeking...
* Solutions Analysts
* Product Managers
* Business Analysts
* Account Managers
...among others
Here’s one of the job descriptions that we really like to post:
::::::: Write Your Own Job Description! :::::::
Right Media, the online advertising industry’s first open media exchange, is seeking talent for Client Services, Product Management, Business Development and Technology (open source) teams in New York, San Francisco, Eugene, and Tallahassee. Our culture is driven by innovation and meritocracy. The environment is open and accessible, collaborative and dynamic. We need bright, ambitious talent to help us solve critical business problems. We’re offering you the opportunity to write your own job description. Tell us what your dream job is or what skills you’d most like to develop. Don’t worry about how/whether your description fits into our business model – that’s our job! Check out our website for more information (http://www.rightmedia.com) and submit your description to Ashish Naik, anaik at rightmedia dot com.
Or if that’s not really your style, here are a few more defined descriptions that might speak to you:
::::::: Solutions Analyst :::::::
Solutions Analysts are given free reign to solve critical business problems and this role requires a determination to develop solutions to interesting problems that often do not have simple solutions. In return, Solutions Analysts hone their problem solving skills, become instrumental to the daily functioning of an exciting and growing company, and have the ability to set their own career path within our company.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary technical contact for top-tier clients and become familiar with their day-to-day operations
* Help drive the direction of future product releases to meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients
* Be a source of knowledge for both Right Media employees and external clients by learning the ins and outs of our product offerings
* Interface with product managers, developers, and account managers daily to solve business and technical problems
Primary Qualifications
* BS in Computer Science or Engineering (candidates with strong backgrounds but without degrees in these areas are also encouraged to apply)
* Strong understanding of how the Internet works or a demonstrated capacity to learn
* Entrepreneurial spirit (requires a desire to not just identify problems but also develop solutions that fix the source of the problem)
* Excellent speaking and presentation skills
* Some programming experience and a passion for technology are desirable
::::::: Product Manager :::::::
We are looking for well rounded Product Managers who can alternate between a customer facing business oriented focus, and an internal product development focus.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Understand and be able to implement entire product lifecycle
* Market research and strategy
* Business requirements gathering
* Requirements documentation
* Product development – project management
* Go-to-market strategy and product rollout
* Post-rollout service and support
* Product improvements
* Additionally be able to act in a business development and account management role as needed
Primary Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree
* Strong understanding of how Internet Advertising works or a demonstrated capacity to learn
* Ability to prioritize
* Taking ownership of problems
* Structured problem solving
* Outstanding verbal and written communication
::::::: Business Analyst :::::::
The ideal Business Analyst candidate will have exceptional research and analytical skills as well as the practical intelligence to apply these skills to real business issues. Candidates from non-financial backgrounds such as engineering, consulting and liberal arts are encouraged to apply, as are those who have been successful in finance and wish to broaden their range of expertise.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Research markets, companies, and other service providers, utilizing secondary research sources such as online searches and market research data to inform our understanding of our competitive position and growth opportunities
* Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as gathering and interpreting internal exchange data as well as market data using Excel or other applications
* Building financial forecasts and models
* Involvement in the development of growth planning, budgeting and forecasting via development of strategic and business plans
* Track and analyze critical metrics and make appropriate recommendations
Primary Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree
* 0-5 years experience
* Ability to learn quickly, think creatively, and work independently
* Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
* Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
* Taking ownership of problems and following through to resolution
* Basic understanding of corporate finance and accounting is a plus.
* Attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines
* Solid writing and presentation skills
* Working knowledge of MS Excel
* Outstanding verbal and written communication
::::::: Account Manager :::::::
Account Managers are expected to build and maintain relationships with individuals who use and benefit from Right Media's technology, services and community. These individuals may be called on to provide advice and ideas on proper campaign management, best practices, sales guidance, as well as making certain that client management understands the strategic benefits of using Right Media products and services as intended.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Foster and maintain close working relationships with clients
* Influence their use of our products and services to ensure success
* Create publishable success stories
* Create a group of customers who are passionate advocates for Right Media, our people, products and services
* Help new team members grow professionally, and inspire them to excellence
Primary Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree
* Proven experience educating clients on best practices for increasing revenue and improving operational efficiency
* Ability to take ownership of problems
* Well developed skills as a hands-on consultant
* Outstanding verbal and written communicationContact Information:
Questions?
Emmy Davis, SSP '05 alum
Product Manager
edavis at rightmedia dot com
Resumes & cover letters?
Ashish Naik
Recruiting Coordinator
anaik at rightmedia dot com -
Linguistic Intern Temporary Position
Posted on Mar 5, 2007.
Last updated on Mar 5, 2007.Job Description:
One temporary position is available at Robert Bosch LLC to transcribe and annotate linguistic data for a natural language dialog system project. The duration of this employment is about 2-4 months with a possibility of future extension. The specific qualifications and responsibilities for the candidates are as follows:
Qualifications:
*Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
*Must be very detail-oriented
*Must be a native English speaker
*Knowledge in linguistics
*Knowledge and experience in dialog systems is a plus
*Knowledge in Praat is a plus
Responsibilities:
*Transcribe and annotate collected data
*Check annotation consistency
*Documentation
*Various additionally assigned duties
Robert Bosch is a world leading company in producing high quality automotive technology and safety, power tools, home appliances, sensors, driver assistance functionality, and commercial packing machinery. Bosch employs more than 250,000 people worldwide, with billions of dollars in revenue each year.
Robert Bosch LLC-RTC conducts front-end research for the next generation of products. Our research areas include MEMS, RF and wireless technologies, telematics, human machine interface, combustion technologies, and software engineering.
Contact Information:
If interested, please contact Annie Lien:
annie.lien@us.bosch.com
650-812-8000 -
Teach for America Corps Member
Posted on Jan 30, 2007.
Last updated on Jan 30, 2007.Job Description:
Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all backgrounds and academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and who become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand opportunity for children.
Each year, Teach For America selects a corps of over 2,000 individuals, provides them extensive training during summer institutes, places them as full-time, paid teachers in public schools, and coordinates an ongoing network to support them during their two years as teachers and beyond.
As a Teach For America corps member, you will:
* Assume a tremendous leadership role and overcome immense challenges to make an immediate impact on the lives of low-income children
* Gain rare insight, personal strength, and credibility that will enable you to work more effectively for change throughout your career, whatever sector you choose to enter
Qualifications
* Leadership ability, strong critical thinking skills, and a record of outstanding achievement in past endeavors
* Bachelor's degree by June 2007 with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
* Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
* Candidates of all backgrounds and majors encouraged to apply
* No educational coursework or certification required
Positions/ Locations
* Corps members placed in both elementary and secondary positions
* 2007 locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Connecticut, Hawaii, Houston, Las Vegas Valley, Los Angeles, South Louisiana, Memphis, Miami-Dade, Mississippi Delta, New Jersey, New Mexico/Navajo Reservation, Greater New Orleans, New York City, Eastern North Carolina, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Rio Grande Valley, South Dakota, St. Louis, Washington, D.C.
Applicants indicate their preferences for regional sites, grade levels, and subject areas on interview day. Teach For America works to meet these preferences while meeting school districts' needs and considering district and state requirements.
Benefits
* Full salary - $25,000 to $44,000, depending on region; health benefits
* AmeriCorps education award of $9,450 (if eligible)
* Student loan deferral/forbearance and interest payment during two-year commitment
* Eligibility for financial aid - $4.3 million in transitional grants and no-interest loans available; packages range from $1,000 to $6,000
* Summer training institute room and board paid for by Teach For AmericaContact Information:
To learn more, visit our website at www.teachforamerica.org, or e-mail the Pacific Coast Recruitment Director at amber.saloner@teachforamerica.org
* Applications for the 2007 corps are available at www.teachforamerica.org/online
* ***Application Deadline***: February 18, 2007 -
Software Engineer Positions at CastTV (video search startup)
Posted on Jan 24, 2007.
Last updated on Jan 24, 2007.Job Description:
I am an SSP alum and am looking to hire several software engineers for CastTV, a startup building the web's best video search.
-Edwin Ong '97
Here's the job description:
CastTV, an early-stage video search company founded by two Stanford alums, is looking for top software engineers to join our small but growing team. You will work on interesting technology with experienced founders in a huge, exciting market. You will be a single-digit-numbered employee at a revenue-generating company that Michael Arrington wrote "will revolutionize video search."
You are passionate and flexible, and you work both smart and hard. You take initiative and can work independently, and can demonstrate this with previous projects. You like watching videos/TV/sports/news, and you won't settle for anything less than developing the best product for searching for videos.
Requirements:
* Strong academic background in Computer Science or related discipline.
* Expertise in data mining, information retrieval, and other search-related areas required.
* Extensive programming experience in multiple languages. C and Ruby preferred.
* Experience developing scalable, distributed systems.
* Previous startup experience; internship OK. Ability and willingness to pitch in other areas when required.
* Part-time to perm opportunity available for the right graduating candidate.
Contact Information:
To apply, please send your resume to edwin - at - casttv.com.
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Powerset: Natural Language Search -- Scalability engineering and Web development positions
Posted on Dec 19, 2006.
Last updated on Dec 19, 2006.Job Description:
I just started working at a great San Francisco startup called Powerset. We are building a natural language search engine for the web, using a set of incredibly powerful computational linguistic technologies to go beyond keyword search.
Here's more on our vision from our CEO and Founder, Barney Pell (SSP '89): http://barneypell.com/archives/2006/10/powerset_and_na.html
We recently secured $12.5 million in funding, and are hiring! We already have a top-flight team of scalability, NLP, and front-end engineers, and are now especially looking to hire recent college grads. Our platform includes everything from C to Java to Ruby (and even Prolog!).
Just yesterday we moved to awesome, well-stocked SOMA offices right by the Caltrain. We're still small -- 27 at the moment -- and you can make a huge difference in revolutionizing how people use the web.
Here are two job postings; more to come. If you're interested, please send your resume to resumes@powerset.com. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.
www.powerset.com
Brendan O'Connor, Software Engineer
SSP coterm '06
brendano _AT_ powerset.com
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Scalability Engineer
Are you a highly talented and productive software engineer? Do you have a
passion for creating large distributed software systems? Powerset has a dynamic
and growing team of top-notch developers building web-scale infrastructure to
power our next-generation search applications. Come join us in building our
vision of the future. Positions range from junior to senior.
Requirements:
* BS/MS in Computer Science or related engineering discipline (PhDs welcome)
* Significant development experience on Unix in C/C++ or Java (junior: 2+
years, mid: 4+ years, senior: 7+ years)
* Experience developing large-scale software systems
* Motivated self-starter, fast learner, strong communication skills
Bonus:
* Significant experience in search, performance optimization, networking
(TCP/IP, UDP), database internals, large-scale web applications
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Front-end Web Software Developer
Powerset is seeking a talented web developer to help design and build out the
front-end user experience for our next-generation search technology. Developer
will be part of the product design team creating breakthrough user experiences
and interfaces for natural language search.
In this early stage of product development, responsibilities will focus on UI
prototyping and usability testing as key components of the product design
process. Responsibilities will transition to focus on integration and
production quality code as we approach launch. This position work directly with
the product team as well as Powerset's top-notch engineering team for back-end
integration and scalability.
Requirements:
* BS in computer science and/or 5 years development experience
* Significant web front-end development including HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
and AJAX experience
* Experience developing consumer-facing UIs
* Some experience with database-backed web application development with
MySQL, Perl, PHP or Ruby on Rails
* Desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment
* Strong communication skills
* Understanding of design and user experience issues
Bonus:
* Experience with search products and interfaces
* Flash
Contact Information:
brendano _AT_ powerset.com
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Research Software Engineer - Natural Language Processing Group
Posted on Dec 4, 2006.
Last updated on Dec 4, 2006.Job Description:
The Computer Science Department's Natural Language Processing Group seeks a Research Software Engineer. The person will design, program, extend, maintain, and evaluate new and existing algorithms and applications to support the objectives of multiple NLP research projects. In particular: (i) the person will extend and build natural language processing software including part-of-speech taggers, probabilistic parsers, machine translation systems, and computational semantics systems in support of projects funded by the DARPA GALE program, and (ii) the person will build and extend semantic role labelers, machine learning classifiers, semantic interpreters and reasoners in support of projects funded by the DTO AQUAINT program. The Stanford NLP Group is a fun, collaborative group providing many opportunities for hands-on research and teamwork. See http://nlp.stanford.edu/. The Stanford NLP Group values having a diverse mix of people and is committed to equal opportunity in employment; we are always pleased to identify anyone with great qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Design, program, test, and debug new software and extensions to existing software. Effectively communicate with other team members to develop key design decisions, and to coordinate major system changes. Document newly-written software, via a combination of source-code comments and text descriptions. Maintain and debug existing software. Assist in defining future goals for extension of software systems. Assist in evaluating research systems and writing academic papers. Occasional attendance at conferences or grant workshops may be required. This is initially a 1 year position, with good possibilities for extension, depending on continued funding.
Qualifications:
Required: B.S. in Computer Science or Symbolic Systems or similar degree/experience. Excellent software design and programming skills, in particular at least 3 years programming experience, including 1 year of experience with Java. Coursework or previous experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing programming. Good written and verbal communication skills, and basic knowledge of statistics. Ability to make progress on projects individually, to work as part of a team, and to successfully manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously. Desirable: Coursework or experience in the syntax and semantics of human languages and formal logic. M.S. in Computer Science. Knowledge of languages other than English.
Salary Range: 4P2.
Contact Information:
Please apply online at http://hrweb.stanford.edu/jobs/find_a_job.html using job number 23293 (enter the number into "keyword search"). Or send resumes to:
Laura Kenny-Carlson
Computer Science Department
Gates 278, 353 Serra Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305.
Fax (650) 725-7411.
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RightMedia interviewing at CoHo this Wednesday morning
Posted on Dec 3, 2006.
Last updated on Dec 3, 2006.Job Description:
Thinking about a job or internship?
Not sure how to use your SymSys degree after graduation?
Come chat with us about Right Media.
Why might you want to work for us?
* Interdisciplinary mindset... Ad-hoc cross-functional groups form every day to solve business or technical problems.
* Innovative technology... We do really cool sh*t. Our platform hosts a live auction between 60000 participants ~50000 times per second. Even with that kind of data, we're able to provide hourly reporting on 2-3 billion transactions each day.
* Startup mentality... Although we've grown to 200 people and 5 satellite offices, we still very much have a startup mentality, with small business groups forming regularly to tackle new market issues and an extremely welcoming, collaborative atmosphere.
* Meritocracy... Individuals that thrive are quickly rewarded with more responsibility and larger projects
* Financial stability and likelihood of success... Having strong industry partnerships and being recognized as one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the market, we're no longer questioning whether of not we'll be successful, rather _how_ successful we'll be.
A dynamic, New York City based company in the online media industry, we spend every day using SymSys-related design and problem solving skills to build technology solutions for the first open market exchange of interactive advertising where publishers and advertisers can buy and sell digital media. A few weeks ago, Yahoo led our most recent round of funding to earn a 20% stake in the business.
Don't worry if you have no experience in the industry- a lot of us didn't when we started, either.
Visiting from Manhattan, our CTO, Brian O'Kelley, and I will be out at Stanford for a few days, and we'd love to talk to SymSys students about what they can do for us with their tezzie degree. We have many open positions that would be a great fit for SymSys grads or interns.
If you'd like to meet up for a casual interview, send me an email: edavis at rightmedia dot com. We're thinking Wednesday morning at the CoHo would be easiest for students. Coffee on us! Plus, maybe, a job.Contact Information:
Emmy Davis, SSP '05 alum
edavis at rightmedia dot com -
Trulia Software Developer
Posted on Nov 14, 2006.
Last updated on Nov 14, 2006.Job Description:
Check out our site at www.trulia.com. We’re looking for a bright, self-motivated Software Developer to add to the Trulia team. This job isn’t just about coding -- you will find yourself taking part in most parts of project planning and having your voice heard both before and after the code is written. The ideal candidate will be both technically proficient and able to make solid software design decisions. Experience isn’t as important as the ability to pick up important skills quickly and apply them.
Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain software that will power Trulia’s various product efforts.
• Help brainstorm and contribute ideas that will lead to new and innovative products.
• Be adaptable and take on whatever comes your way!
Minimum Requirements:
• Solid understanding of CS design principles and the ability to master whatever is needed to complete the task at hand.
• Significant experience in at least one object-oriented programming language.
• Proven ability to develop software efficiently as part of a small team.
• BS in Computer Science or a related field.
Can’t Hurt To Know:
• Java
• Linux/Unix (including shell scripting)
• SQL (specifically MySQL)
• Information extraction/data mining techniques
• Algorithm design (especially for large data sets)
• PHP/DHTML/Javascript
Benefits And Compensation:
• Full benefits including medical, dental and 401(k)
• Competitive compensation package including paid vacations
Contact Information:
Louis Eisenberg (louis at trulia dot com) -- Sym Sys B.S. in 2003
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Learning Designers Needed for Educational Videogame
Posted on Nov 1, 2006.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2006.Job Description:
Snow Leopard Studios is a new company hard at work on the next generation of educational videogames for the K-12 market. The company is led by top talent from household name toy and entertainment companies and is advised by leading academics at Stanford and Harvard. The company is currently assembling a world class team of designers to help amplify its ambitious product development efforts. Motivated candidates with a background in learning design and a genuine interest in today’s leading videogame franchises are encouraged to apply.
We are currently looking for Senior Learning Designers and Learning Designers. See below for job descriptions.
<b>Senior Learning Designer</b>
Looking for an energetic candidate to fill a strategic role at a new education startup operating at the intersection of digital online content and interactive games.
The Senior Learning Designer will create compelling, engaging activities for learning math within an immersive, 3D environment for a revolutionary educational product. The ideal candidate will be able to take the appropriate representations for a diverse array of math concepts and translate them into meaningful challenges within a story driven experience. The role requires the ability to design intuitive, age-appropriate activities and UI that enable both exploration and mastery of the math concepts. Responsibilities will also include developing interactive tutorials associated with each concept, and thorough documentation of both the activities and the tutorials. The Senior Learning Designer will drive all aspects of the production of content, including direction of support positions.
Responsibilities:
• Design all aspects of interactive learning activities for K-8 grade math, including user interface, teaching modules and help system.
• Write story, dialogue, and instructions using age appropriate language.
• Develop art and animation specifications.
• Research teaching methodologies.
• Generate all documentation, including flow charts, functional specs, and dialogue scripts.
• Review content designs with Lead Learning Designer and educational experts.
• Arrange and conduct user testing sessions.
• Management and professional development of support positions.
• Other tasks as needed.
Requirements:
• 3+ years experience designing interactive media.
• Strong, proven creative and editorial skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of children’s media and/or children’s recreational interests.
• Proven ability to work independently, requiring little supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• K-12 teaching experience highly desirable.
• Experience conducting user testing highly desirable.
• Knowledge of console and/or PC games highly desirable.
• Management experience preferred.
The Senior Learning Designer is a full-time position with salary, bonus, and benefits.
Interested applicants should specify their qualifications against the above criteria. Further details about the company and its product will be readily disclosed to qualified applicants.
<b>Learning Designer</b>
Looking for an energetic candidate for a position at a new education startup operating at the intersection of digital online content and interactive games.
The Learning Designer will work with the Learning Design team on all aspects of the design and production of engaging activities for learning math within an immersive, 3D environment for a revolutionary educational product. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated to take an active role in contributing to the development of intuitive, age-appropriate activities and UI that enable exploration, guided learning, and mastery of math concepts within a story driven experience.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Senior Learning Designer on the design of interactive learning activities for K-8 grade math.
• Write design documents for the interactive learning activities.
• Conduct usability testing and record results.
• Help with content reviews, quality assurance testing, and updating design documents.
• Other tasks as needed.
Requirements:
• 1+ years experience designing interactive media and/or K-12 teaching.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of children’s media and/or children’s recreational interests.
• Highly organized.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience playing platform/PC games.
• Production experience preferred.
• Experience conducting user testing highly desirable.
• Understanding of mathematical concepts highly desirable.
The Learning Designer is a full-time position with salary, bonus, and benefits.
Interested applicants should specify their qualifications against the above criteria. Further details about the company and its product will be readily disclosed to qualified applicants.
Contact Information:
snowleopard.jobs@gmail.com
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Senior Interaction Architect, UI Designer, Startup
Posted on Oct 11, 2006.
Last updated on Oct 11, 2006.Job Description:
Senior Interaction Architect, UI Designer
We are an interdisciplinary group of Stanford students including neurosurgeons, computer scientists, Symbolic Systems, and bioinformatics majors who are working with investors in industry to develop a web-based database application geared towards biomedical research. We are creating an application that facilitates biomedical information collection and automatically tags it with the results of molecular diagnostic tests.
Because the usability of this system is critical to its success we are seeking candidates who have a deep background in user interface design to help shape and design the user interface. Candidates will be tasked with creating a user-centered interface used by clinicians around the country.
Candidates should have a strong background in HCI, Product Design or Usability, as well as a familiarity with web application development.
Financial compensation or academic units are available
Contact Information:
Please contact Matthew Choi, sinisark@stanford.edu with questions, or to arrange an interview time. If you'd like to arrange an interview, please provide a resume in PDF or link form.
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P/T Web programmer/webmaster for SSP website
Posted on Sep 25, 2006.
Last updated on Sep 25, 2006.Job Description:
The Symbolic Systems Program seeks to hire an experienced web programmer to work part time during the 2006-2007 academic year to reimplement and maintain the program's website. Primary tasks would be to
* Rewrite the server side of the Symsys website using contemporary web development tools (e.g. Ruby on Rails).
* Adapt and possibly extend asynchronous groupware for use with the Symsys website software, ensuring authentication compatibility and security for use in discussion forums and in group decision making tasks such as graduate admissions.
* Serve as a webmaster for Symsys.stanford.edu throughout the period of the hire, working with the outgoing webmaster to ensure smooth continued operation of the site. Symsys currently runs on Java Servlets under Tomcat.
Compensation will be $30 per hour.
Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in server- and client-side web scripting and database development; some familiarity with modern web application frameworks and MVC architecture; knowledge of Linux and email list management.
Contact Information:
Please write to Todd Davies (davies at csli.stanford.edu), Associate Director of Symbolic Systems, including a resume and link portfolio and an electronic version of your transcript.
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User Interface Designer - PayPal - San Jose
Posted on Aug 13, 2006.
Last updated on Aug 13, 2006.Job Description:
Do you have a creative eye for design? Do you often ponder what makes people do the things they do? If so, then we have a position for you! The design and research group here at PayPal is comprised of a multi-cultural, multi-talented team of individuals whose skills range from conceptual design to contextual inquiries. We are a passionate bunch of highly skilled user experience specialists – our focus is driving the goals of the business, by defining and creatively addressing the needs of our users. You could be one of us!
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Working closely with a cross-functional team to assess product requirements, the designer will create UI models, user task and interaction flows, screen designs, user-interface interaction details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online payment products
• The designer will organize these design details into a complete user interface design specification that will be used as a blueprint for development
• The designer will collaborate with large merchants to create best practice PayPal interactions on merchants’ sites.
• The designer will understand, design and innovate PayPal checkout and payment flows.
• This person will work closely with user research team members to better understand the user, test the usability of features and conceptual designs
• Should have practical experience employing user centered design methods
• The designer should be self-motivated and be able to make logical decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and objectives
• Keep abreast of current design tools, techniques and methodologies
Position Requirements:
• At least 3 years of solid industry experience designing GUI’s for websites and web applications
• Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Design, or other related discipline
• Must possess a solid working experience with appropriate design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, etc.
• Should have experience with international and localization design considerations
• Experience designing shopping cart and checkout flows
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams a must
• Portfolio required
“Nice to Have” Skills:
• Experience with client presentations
• Experience designing payment solutions for consumers and businesses
• Working knowledge of visual design and typography principles
• Ability to create personas, profiles, and usage scenarios based
• Ability to rapidly prototype designs in hand-coded HTML
About PayPal
PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with over 100 million account members worldwide. Available in over 45 countries around the world, buyers and sellers on eBay, online retailers, online businesses, as well as traditional offline businesses are transacting with PayPal.
PayPal has received over 20 awards for technical excellence from the Internet industry and the business community at large - most recently the 2005 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Financial Services Site.
PayPal lets any business or consumer with an email address securely, conveniently and cost-effectively send and receive payments online. The PayPal network builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards to create a global, real-time payment solution
Contact Information:
For more information or to submit a resume, contact Kent Griffin at kgriffin@paypal.com
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User Interface Prototyper at PayPal - San Jose
Posted on Aug 6, 2006.
Last updated on Aug 6, 2006.Job Description:
Do you have a creative eye for design? Do you often ponder what makes people do the things they do? If so, then we have a position for you! The design and research group here at PayPal is comprised of a multi-cultural, multi-talented team of individuals whose skills range from conceptual design to contextual inquiries. We are a passionate bunch of highly skilled user experience specialists – our focus is driving the goals of the business, by defining and creatively addressing the needs of our users. You could be one of us!
The qualified design candidate will work both independently and alongside other design team members to shape the future of online payments by creating high fidelity prototypes to test new design ideas and interactive affordances. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, along with solid visual presentation skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Work closely with a cross-functional team including UI Designers, Visual Designers, Usability Engineers and Web Developers, to create high fidelity working models of the PayPal.com global website
• This person should be able to gather product requirements and accurately create prototypes that capture the interface flow, navigation and look and feel
• Ability to rapidly prototype designs in hand-coded HTML, integrating existing databases and code where appropriate
• Work closely with user research team members to better understand the user, test the usability of features and conceptual designs through the use of interactive prototypes
• Should have practical experience employing formal user centered design methodologies
• The designer should be self-motivated and be able to make logical decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and objectives
• Keep abreast of current design tools, techniques and methodologies
Position Requirements:
• At least 3 years of solid industry experience prototyping GUI’s for websites and web applications
• Must have extensive demonstrated experience hand coding HTML, developing Javascript code, XML, XSLT, DHTML, Ajax and related web technologies
• Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science or other related discipline
• Must possess a solid working experience with appropriate prototyping and design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams a must
• Portfolio required
“Nice to Have” Skills:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft’s development technologies especially IIS, ASP, ASP.NET, C#, COM/COM+, ADO, ADO.NET, and Visual Studio.Net
• Java and Flash experience a plus
• The ability to create UI models, user task and interaction flows, screen designs, user-interface interaction details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online payment products
• Working knowledge of visual design and typography principles
Contact Information:
To apply for this position or for more information, please contact Kent Griffin at kgriffin@paypal.com
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Looking for bright, technically oriented people
Posted on Aug 4, 2006.
Last updated on Aug 4, 2006.Job Description:
The Company: Right Media is a very young New York City based company involved in online advertising. We're in the process of creating an auction based marketplace where publishers and advertisers can buy and sell digital media. The company has been extremely successful and growing by leaps and bounds.
What we are looking for: This isn't really a posting for a particular position, rather a particular type of person. We are looking for bright and ambitious people who will thrive in a high-stress, high-growth startup environment. Particularly, we are looking for people who have a technical background or strong technical skills who don't particularly want to go down the programmer/developer route, but want to be involved in technology in some shape or form. No experience is necessary- just the drive to succeed and the willingness to do what is necessary to get the job done.
Right Media is a true meritocracy and individuals that thrive are quickly rewarded with more responsibility and larger projects. So, rather than go and work at a consulting firm and spend two years of your life slaving away at 'building your resume', why not come join us and learn real skills and get more experience than you'd ever get at a traditional firm that recruits college grads?Contact Information:
If this is the type of company you want to work for, please send me your resume or give me a call at (212) 300-2340. You can reach me by email at edavis@rightmedia.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
~Emmy Davis (SymSys '05)
Product Manager, Right Media Inc.
212 5th Avenue, 8th Floor | New York, NY 10010
Tel 212-300-2340 | Fax 212-561-6471
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Comm Director for CPSR in sf (p/t)
Posted on Jul 31, 2006.
Last updated on Jul 31, 2006.Job Description:
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (www.cpsr.org) seeks a part-time Communication Director for its San Francisco office. The Communication Director will be responsible for both the day-to-day office operations of CPSR and for being the organization's primary liaison between CPSR members and other organizations, the press, and the public. On the day-to-day side, the CD will maintain the organization's financial budget, help organize board meetings and conferences, and maintain records for writing the CPSR annual report. In large part, however, the CD will work as an activist on CPSR's issues, following debates within our space, writing press releases or blog posts on relevant issues, and working to bring more members to the organization. The CD will also write the organization's weekly newsletter. Experience with organizing conferences and outreach campaigns would be helpful. Applicants must also be competent with content management software (we use Plone), and have experience with online activism (including familiarity with blogging software, wikis, and e-mail campaigns).
CPSR is a progressive, global organization aimed at helping computer scientists, engineers and technologists promote the responsible use of computer technology. Founded in 1981, CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues, including electronic privacy, online civil liberties, access to technology in developing nations, voting technology, and green technology.
The position starts at 24 hours/week and offers bonuses for expanding our membership and donations.
Contact Information:
To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (these may be blog posts) to jobs@cpsr.org. No calls, please. Deadline for receipt of applications is August 9.
* This is a part-time job.
* This is at a non-profit organization.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
* Reposting this message elsewhere is OK.
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Full-time UI Designer - Homestead Technologies, Inc (Homestead.com)
Posted on May 24, 2006.
Last updated on May 24, 2006.Job Description:
User Interface Designer
We are looking for a creative, self-motivated and intelligent UI Designer to join the Product Design Team where you will define, improve and expand our award-winning products. The UI Designer will be responsible for working within a cross-functional team to define and document usable interface designs.
Responsibilities:
* Identify key UI issues and problems
* Understand marketing, development, and customer requirements
* Help to define feature sets with product management and marketing teams
* Brainstorm multiple solutions and evaluate and select the best solution based on current company goals
* Produce accurate and complete interface mockups and written feature specifications
* Work with development, quality assurance and member support teams to ensure that designs function as intended
* Determine reliable personal workload and deadline estimates
Requirements:
* Smart and enthusiastic team player with good sense of humor
* Fast learner interested in multiple disciplines
* Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under strict deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a wide variety of people, from product marketing to software development
* Superhuman attention to detail and consistency of design
* Demonstrated creative, analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Experience designing software user interfaces and websites
* Strong Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office skills
* Familiarity with HTML, Javascript, usability issues and user testing a plus
* Bachelor's Degree or higher
To apply:
1. Spend an hour using our product before applying. You can build a website at www.homestead.com.
2. Submit a cover letter, resume, and URLs of relevant online work and/or samples of your writing to aparker@homestead-inc.com.
Contact Information:
Email aparker@homestead-inc.com or jobs@homestead-inc.com with a cover letter, resume, and URLs of relevant online work.
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Disney is hiring Information Architects in LA area
Posted on Apr 28, 2006.
Last updated on Apr 28, 2006.Job Description:
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online (WDPRO) is currently seeking full-time senior-level Information Architects to join our diverse, dynamic and dedicated User Experience team. The position is located in North Hollywood, CA and there is the possibility of some travel if needed.
At WDPRO, Information Architects ("IAs") work closely with the Creative Director, Visual Designers, Content Strategists, Writers, Product Managers, Technical Producers, Engineers and other IAs as a part of a collaborative interaction design team in order to deliver a “magical” experience to our guests (users), which also meets the business goals for various Business Units. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for people with the same degree of excitement and commitment.
Major Responsibilities
* Lead the Information Architecture effort for a specific business or interaction domain as well as the standardization and streamlining of IA documentation and processes overall
* Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, often acting as a liaison between the Creative and the Technology teams
* Understand guest needs by participating in user research efforts, as well as leading persona/ scenario workshops
* Contribute to business requirement definitions by analyzing and reconciling user, business, and technical needs
* Lead the creation of consistent information hierarchies for site navigation on both a system-wide level and a page-by-page or screen-by-screen level, while adhering to design uniformity within and across projects
* Evaluate existing and new designs for quality and consistency, ensuring scalability of design on projects
* Take the lead in usability sessions, task analysis, heuristic evaluation, and rapid prototyping
* Write or contribute to the development of use cases and business process flows
* Develop detailed navigation flows, site maps, wireframes and interface design/ functional specifications that capture site processes and all user interaction points with the system
* Participate in project processes including schedules, meetings, change requests, bug-tracking, deadlines, scope, resource hours, and deliverables, in conjunction with other project leads
* Accurately estimate effort required and manage resources per project, leading and mentoring other Information Architects
Required Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Library and Information Science, Interaction Design or related field or at least 5 years of experience in site/ system development with a minimum of 3 years as a web-based information architect, user interface/ experience/ interaction designer or analyst leading multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience working on large, complex sites that integrate database or CMS driven content, including enhanced media with application-like functionality, such as calendars and itinerary planners, personalization tools, account management and e-commerce transaction processes
* Solid background with the web and web technologies including a basic understanding of the technical systems and architecture which underlie dynamic websites
* Excellent visual/ verbal communicator with a demonstrated strong creative vision for organizing interactive information systems
* Comfortable with IA toolkit programs such as Visio and DreamWeaver, Microsoft office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.
* Extremely detail-oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with aggressive development schedules
* Familiarity with conducting or overseeing usability sessions, task analysis, heuristic evaluation, rapid prototyping, persona workshops, and other methods of user needs/ goals analysis
* Portfolio presentation is expected, to include URLs of websites or samples of user interface design that reflect candidate’s work as well as documentation that led to the site, including wireframes, site maps, navigation flows, interaction design specs, etc.
Additional Desired Qualifications
* Hands-on experience with web development (hand-coded HTML, with the ability to ramp-up quickly in DreamWeaver, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
* Experience in media software applications such as Flash, QuickTime, and Director
* Professionally active (ongoing professional reading, association memberships, listserv participation and/ or conference attendance) in groups such as IAI, ASIST (SIG-IA), ACM (SIG-CHI), IXDG, AIGA, etc.
* Experience in storytelling/writing, film or video production, media design, theatre/performance, or physical interfaces for product design
Contact Information:
If all of the above sounds like your dream job, we want to meet you! Please forward resumes and samples or URLs to Lisa Colvin [Lisa.Colvin@disney.com].
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Gumstix pitcrew member, Portola Valley, CA
Posted on Mar 1, 2006.
Last updated on Mar 1, 2006.Job Description:
After a successful internship last year with a Stanford mechanical engineer, gumstix is again looking to hire. This time, we're looking for two people:
1. Pit-crew robot person
2. Pit-crew scripts person
Between them, these individuals will be responsible for maintaining and extending our logistics and fulfillment "machine", which includes our e-commerce server, back-end ERP system, and order-fulfilling shipping robot. Most of the pieces of this system are already in place, but are continuously being improved.
Our business is growing so rapidly that we need help to keep these back-end systems capable of managing our business. The company founders have largely been working on them to date, but we need to spend more time focusing on product development and customers support -- and the machine won't rest!
The first of these two jobs would involve perfecting the design for, and then building, a medium-scale robot to automatically process orders from our website, converting order data and raw inventory into packed envelopes with UPS labels on them ready to go out the door.
The second job would involve PHP/Perl/shell scripting/etc to implement all the bits of software glue needed to keep the machine humming; this would include probably the software to read order data which is then fed to the robot, as well as a variety of enhancements to the existing systems.
We are located in Portola Valley, just across 280 on Alpine Rd. Hours are very flexible, work atmosphere is probably pretty close to unsurpassed. We are looking for at least one of the two crew members to be essentially full-time, the other could be part-time now, hopefully moving to full time later. Compensation will be based on ((skill-set ∪ experience) ∩ needs). If you're interested, please contact Craig at craig@stanfordalumni.org or (650) 851-4450.
About Gumstix
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If you haven't heard about us, we make tiny full-blown computer systems (a complete linux server that measures 80mmx20mmx6mm) based on a unique motherboard-daughtercard architecture which allows for an unsurpassed level of design flexibility and ease-of-software-development among embedded systems. We have close to 3,000 customers worldwide, including just about every large technology company you've ever heard of (except, I think, Apple who hasn't officially bought anything from us yet). Our products are being integrated into everything from robotic fish to time and attendance punch-clocks to swarms of autonomous micro-helicopters. http://www.gumstix.com/ for more info.Contact Information:
Craig Hughes <craig@stanfordalumni.org>
650-851-4450
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Usability Intern at Shutterfly (Redwood Shores)
Posted on Jan 23, 2006.
Last updated on Jan 23, 2006.Job Description:
Shutterfly is looking for a Usability Intern. Recently listed on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies, Shutterfly is the leader in the emerging market of online photos, offering mainstream customers a chance to do more with their digital pictures. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work on a site that is a combination of:
• an extensive and complex web-based application for editing photos, creating products, sharing pictures, browsing an online store, and purchase & checkout functionality.
• a mainstream consumer brand website that is targeted at a wide and diverse demographic.
Responsibilities:
• 3-6 month contract working with product marketing and UI design teams on next-generation project for shutterfly.com.
• Work with team to identify testable sub-elements of user interface design components and visual designs. Set up weekly testing schedule, create test scripts and materials.
• Recruiting. Manage an ongoing stream of Shutterfly customers to come to our lab each week.
• Testing. Moderate tests, probe customers for feedback on designs, identify elements of designs that are working well and those that are customer trouble spots.
• Deliver detailed results summaries back to the team on a weekly basis.
Required skills & experience
• Experience in usability testing and/or UI design, particularly with interactive applications, applications on the internet, and consumer-based products.
• Knowledge of task and use-case analysis, heuristic analysis, and user personas.
• Experience with various techniques in formal and informal usability testing of designs.
• Ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally, gather input, and communicate results.
• Course work in social sciences, humanities, business, or human centered design. HCI, psychology, or related fields a plus.
This position is a paid internship. Amount depends on experience.
Contact Information:
Send Resume directly to:
Phil Haake
phaake@shutterfly.com
You can also contact SymSys alum Amy Huang (ahuang@shutterfly.com) with questions.
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Programmer/Web Production Internship - New York, NY
Posted on Jan 23, 2006.
Last updated on Jan 23, 2006.Job Description:
Programmer/Web Production Internship - New York, NY
Mass Transmit
http://masstransmit.com/
Position description:
Internship involves LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) application development. Candidate must be experienced with HTML, _Javascript, PHP, and SQL. Experience with Flash Actionscript and Linux/DB administration is preferred. Projects will range from small microsites to online multimedia.
Position Qualifications:
-proficient in HTML, _Javascript, PHP, MySQL
-knowledge of Photoshop/Image Ready, image compression
-knowledge of Actionscript a plus
-knowledge of Linux system administration a plus
-knowledge of Database administration a plus
-knowledge of multimedia technologies (A/V, streaming) a plus
-self-motivated and ability to work independently
-pride in work
-problem solving
-organization and good documentation
-good communication skills
Position Compensation:
Stipend plus travel expenses and end of summer bonus
Position Start Date:
June 1, 2006
Position End Date:
Aug 31, 2006
Deadline for Applications:
March 16, 2006Contact Information:
Email us at internships@masstransmit.com. Please send links to resumes online rather than email attachments.
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HTML Production Consultant
Posted on Nov 9, 2005.
Last updated on Nov 9, 2005.Job Description:
• Moonstorm is looking for an HTML Production Consultant to develop the Company’s website.
• Moonstorm is a Santa Clara, California-based company developing a brand new application that will change the way people use their mobile phones.
• Requirements:
o 2+ years of experience w/ HTML, Javascript, and CSS (Not necessarily professional experience).
o Must be able to code HTML by hand (REQUIRED).
o Knowledge of text editing tools like Homesite, BBEdit, etc.
o Familiarity with MSExcel.
o Some knowledge of working with Unix-based web servers, such as Apache.
• Responsibilities:
o Core HTML Production.
o QA, Trouble-shooting, cross-browser testing.
o 80-100 hours worth of total work.
o Pay is competitive.
o Start is effective immediately.
Contact Information:
Please send resume and statement of interest to jobs@moonstorm.com. You MUST put in the subject line “HTML Consultant”. If you do not you meet the above basic requirements please do not apply.
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User Interface Designer at PayPal - San Jose
Posted on Jun 7, 2005.
Last updated on Jun 7, 2005.Job Description:
About PayPal User Interface Design & User Research
Do you have a creative eye for design? Do you often ponder what makes people do the things they do? If so, then we have a position for you! The design and research group here at PayPal is comprised of a multi-cultural, multi-talented team of individuals whose skills range from conceptual design to contextual inquiries. We are a passionate bunch of highly skilled user experience specialists – our focus is driving the goals of the business, by defining and creatively addressing the needs of our users. You could be one of us!
User Interface Designer
The qualified design candidate will work both independently and alongside other design team members to shape the future of online payments. Excellent written and aural communication skills are a must, along with solid visual presentation skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Working closely with a cross-functional team to assess product requirements, the designer will create UI models, user task and interaction flows, screen designs, user-interface interaction details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online payment products
• The designer will organize these design details into a complete user interface design specification that will be used as a blueprint for development
• This person will work closely with user research team members to better understand the user, test the usability of features and conceptual designs
• Should have practical experience employing user centered design methods
• The designer should be self-motivated and be able to make logical decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and objectives
• Keep abreast of current design tools, techniques and methodologies
Position Requirements:
• At least 3 years of solid industry experience designing GUI’s for websites and web applications
• Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Design, or other related discipline
• Must possess a solid working experience with appropriate design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, etc.
• Should have experience with international and localization design considerations
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams a must
• Portfolio required
Preferred but not required:
• Experience designing payment solutions for consumers and businesses
• Working knowledge of visual design and typography principles
• Ability to create personas, profiles, and usage scenarios based
• Ability to rapidly prototype designs in hand-coded HTML
About PayPal
PayPal has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with over 75 million account members worldwide. Available in over 45 countries around the world, buyers and sellers on eBay, online retailers, online businesses, as well as traditional offline businesses are transacting with PayPal.
PayPal has received over 20 awards for technical excellence from the Internet industry and the business community at large - most recently the 2005 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Finance Services Site.
PayPal lets any business or consumer with an email address securely, conveniently and cost-effectively send and receive payments online. The PayPal network builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards to create a global, real-time payment solution
Contact Information:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and/or portfolio to KIM SLY at ksly@paypal.com.
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Software Engineer II
Posted on Jan 27, 2005.
Last updated on Jan 27, 2005.Job Description:
Software Engineer II
On-Site Manager, Inc. is an exciting and profitable Internet start-up,
located in Los Altos, California. The company serves the residential
property management industry (large apartment complexes) by handling
tenant screening, lease documents and accounting on line. The company is
experiencing extremely rapid growth, with revenue growth of more than
300% in the last year.
See www.on-sitemanager.com for more details.
Description:
On-Site Manager, Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer to implement
custom features on our website for new and existing clients. The
engineer will work very independently, and will need to work closely
with the client and sales person to meet the needs of the particular
property management business. The ideal candidate will be motivated,
efficient, friendly and possess strong problem solving skills.
The Software Engineer may also be relied upon for help with server
administration and extension of our eviction and criminal databases.
Requirements:
* Java
* Experience with Linux, open source development tool chains a
plus
* Experience with SQL a plus
* Experience with XML, XSLT a plus
* Experience with Perl, Python or other scripting languages a
plus
* 4 year degree required in a related field
Salary/Benefits:
Highly competitive salary, and we offer a benefits package that includes
health, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan and stock
options.
Contact Information:
Send resumes to jobs@on-sitemanager.com.
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FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION - DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY, STANFORD
UNIVERSITY
Posted on Jan 7, 2005.
Last updated on Jan 7, 2005.Job Description:
Description: The Stanford Memory Lab in the Department of Psychology
is seeking a full-time Social Science Research Assistant/Lab
Coordinator to provide support for the lab's brain imaging research
program. The RA/Lab Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of
essential lab business, recruit, screen, and schedule subjects for
participation in functional MRI, magnetoencephalography, and
transcranial magnetic stimulation studies, and will collaboratively
conduct brain imaging investigations of memory and cognitive
control.
Qualifications: BS/BA required; strong computer proficiency desired;
a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience/Cognitive Science a plus.
Previous research experience (>1year) is highly recommended. Working
knowledge of cognitive neuroscience, research methodology, and
interest in brain imaging technologies is preferred. Experience with
Linux OS and MATLAB, familiarity with Macintosh computers, and
proficiency with Microsoft Office and other spreadsheet/database
applications is desirable. Outstanding clerical, organizational and
interpersonal skills are required. MUST be available to start June
2005 or earlier.Contact Information:
Please contact: Dr Anthony Wagner, wagner@psych.stanford.edu.
http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~wagner/
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Student programming job: Symbolic Systems Program webmaster
Posted on Jan 5, 2005.
Last updated on Jan 5, 2005.Job Description:
The Symbolic Systems Program is looking to hire a student to take over
programming responsibilities for our website symsys.stanford.edu. Duties
include working with the outgoing webmaster to become familiar with the
code, fixing bugs and making changes as needed, and adding new features.
The website is written in Java servlets and runs on a Linux server running
Tomcat. Expected workload is 8 hours/week average, or less (flexible
depending on student's schedule). Pay is $25 per hour, and the webmaster
will be expected to keep a log of work done.
Requirements: Knowledge of programming at the level of CS 108, and
Internet technologies at the level of CS 193I, plus ability to keep track
of, prioritize, and accomplish tasks efficiently.
Contact Information:
Email resume and unofficial transcript (ascii text only, no
attachments) to Todd Davies (tdavies at csli.stanford.edu).
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Senior Software Engineer: SMSLocate, Inc.
Posted on Dec 8, 2004.
Last updated on Dec 8, 2004.Job Description:
Senior Software Engineer: SMSLocate, Inc.
A well-funded startup is looking for a talented and versatile senior software engineer to join our engineering team. SMSLocate is a company building the next generation of mobile applications. The company’s initial service offering, 4INFO (44636 on most phones), is a robust mobile content delivery service via SMS (text messaging).
As a contributor on our small engineering team, you will be asked to perform a variety of engineering tasks to aid in our fast paced product development. You should feel comfortable converting high-level specifications into solid engineering deliverables. Non-self-starters need not apply.
Major responsibilities/challenges will include:
1. Deliver and own all aspects of application components, from specification to implementation, as we incorporate new services and verticals.
2. Participate in system monitoring and maintenance.
3. Undertake any IT/system tasks related to your deliverables.
4. Create and assist in the creation of automated test processes.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
1. BS and MS Degree in CS or equivalent experience.
2. Expert with Java programming platform.
3. Strong knowledge of Unix, relational databases (SQL), and multi-threaded programming required.
4. Experience with successful large-scale software development and deployment.
5. 3+ years of experience required.
6. A technical expert in software, telecom, or mobile wireless industry.
7. Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
8. Good team player.
Nice to Haves:
1. Experience in web technologies (J2EE, HTML, Javascript, etc.).
2. Experience with JUnit, ANT and CVS.
3. Microsoft Windows software development.
4. Experience with search engine relevance and/or information retrieval techniques.
Compensation:
We will initially offer a 3-6 month development contract with compensation in the form of both stock and cash. Excellent performance on initial tasks will result in more stock and more cash, as well as consideration for full-time employment.
Contact: jobs@smslocate.com
Contact Information:
jobs@smslocate.com
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Part-time webmaster for Persuasive Tech Lab
Posted on Nov 27, 2004.
Last updated on Nov 27, 2004.Job Description:
The Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab (captology.stanford.edu) is looking for a student to do some paid website design and administration work for us.
We're specifically looking for HTML and PHP/mySQL skills.
The work will take around 5 hours per week, but if you'd like to work more, we have more things for you to do.
If you are interested in the job, please email gcuellar@stanford.edu.
Thanks,
-DeanContact Information:
Gregory Cuellar
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NONPROFIT CAREER FAIR NOV. 8
Posted on Nov 2, 2004.
Last updated on Nov 2, 2004.Job Description:
Idealist.org is hosting the San Francisco Nonprofit Career
Fair at the First Unitarian Universalist Center on Nov. 8,
12-4pm. The fair is free to job seekers and will feature
40 nonprofits looking to recruit staff, interns and
volunteers. Go to http://www.idealist.org/fairs.html and
click on "San Francisco" to register. Cosponsored by the
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. Bring
lots of resumes!
Contact Information:
Contact Jaime Carrillo at jaime @ idealist.org for more info.
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Earthlink developer position
Posted on Oct 30, 2004.
Last updated on Oct 30, 2004.Job Description:
Posted by Geoff Nilsen (SSP '96) for fellow Stanford alums I can vouch for.
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Company: EarthLink, Inc.
Job Title: Associate Software Developer
Location: Pasadena, CA
We're looking for a candidate with 0-3 years of experience building web
applications, with a solid understanding of computer science first
principles, who is interested in learning with and from an experienced
team of Java web developers.
You will work in a dynamic environment on highly visible, highly
scalable products; you will assist in defining, designing,
implementing, testing, and releasing products and features on
EarthLink's Personal Start Page. You must be a fast learner, with a
demonstrated ability to pick up new ideas and approaches quickly.
Knowledge of C, XML, UNIX, Apache, Tomcat, and Ant are pluses.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with Unix or Linux.
* A positive, upbeat attitude, with a dedication to quality.
* A detailed understanding of how web applications work
* BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent.
* Top of the class performance, particularly in CS classes and labsContact Information:
Joseph Rosenblum
Engineering Manager, Portal Applications
(626) 345 2530 [ x52530 ]