Wednesday, February 25, 2009

QA Tester

You Plus is looking for bright, experienced QA Testers to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a year old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace and numerous other top titles.

We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for social networking power users and gamers who want to help us build out our library of top social gaming titles. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package, and is full-time, on-site in downtown Mountain View (right off Castro Street).

If you're interested in creating games that will be used by millions in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

* Play our games and test new features to ensure all games and code are released bug-free
* Track and help prioritize any bugs
* Monitor the gaming industry, and suggest interesting new features and game elements
* Contribute to special projects as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* Ideally 1+ years of QA experience, preferably with a web-based product
* Excellent attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills
* A solid understanding of Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites
* A passion for all things gaming, including news, trends and "gamer lingo"
* Nice, but not necessary: a solid technical skill set

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Technical Recruiter

You Plus is looking for a Technical Recruiter to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a year old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace. This is a hands-on recruiting role -- you'll be charged helping to build our recruiting department from the ground up -- and one that will have a big impact on our continued success. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary, full benefits and a solid equity package, and is full-time, on-site in downtown Mountain View (right off Castro Street). If you're interested in building the next great gaming company in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: In short, you will:

* Locate and recruit top-tier candidates (across all disciplines) for our growing startup
* Facilitate the hiring process in all phases: sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, onboarding, ...
* Help build and streamline internal processes
* Contribute to special projects as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

A sharp, detail-oriented junior- to mid-level candidate WITH:

* 2 to 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally in a startup technology environment
* A passion for working with people and creative problem-solving
* A strong understanding of the Web and technology in general
* 4-year college degree and record of academic success

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Systems Administrator

You Plus is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a year old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace. We are looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who will be responsible for managing hundreds of database, web and tracking servers. If you're interested in helping to build the next great gaming company in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: In short, you will:

* Manage hundreds of database, web, and tracking servers  
* Oversee implementation and migration of upgrades, patches, code releases, and database changes  
* Prioritize and manage service issues, troubleshooting reports of issues from customers, and responding to system events from the monitoring system  
* Assist in the definition and development of projects designed to increase the efficiency and reliability of the hosted infrastructure  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

* BS or equivalent experience  
* At least three year's Systems Administration experience, with specific focus on Linux networks and systems
* Good understanding of Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, MIME, & DHCP  
* Good understanding of Web-based technology
* Hands-on experience running and maintaining Apache, BIND, Tomcat, and other server applications  
* Hands-on experience creating web-tools and scripts for various aspects of system monitoring, maintenance, reporting, etc  
* Hands-on experience maintaining a MySQL, SQL programming, MySQL Cluster a plus
* Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Shell, Python, PHP etc.  
* Excellent organization and communication skills  
* Ability to work an on-call shift when needed

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Engineer - Back-end

You Plus is looking for bright, energetic recent CS grads to join a truly hot social gaming startup -- the company is a year old old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.



We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for the sharpest entry/intermediate-level engineering talent and we're small and nimble enough to mold the position to you. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package.



If you're interested in developing (back-end programming/database development) the next wave of social networking applications in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:


* BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) from top program and solid record of academic achievement

* Solid experience with Java/MySQL
* Interest and proven skills handling extremely high-traffic, data intensive applications
* Comfort with runtime complexity, caching, and load balancing issues

* Personality to handle responsibility, collaborate and excel in small team environment
* A love of gaming
* Nice but not necessary: experience developing social networking apps

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Opportunity to build applications that will be used by millions
* Collaborative, supportive team environment
* Competitive pay, and a solid benefits package (including lunch/dinner)
* Ground-floor opportunity in a fast-growing company

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Engineer - Front-end

You Plus is looking for bright, energetic recent CS grads to join a truly hot social gaming startup -- the company is only a year old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.



We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for the sharpest entry/intermediate-level engineering talent and we're small and nimble enough to mold the position to you. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package.



If you're interested in developing (front-end/game design) the next wave of social networking applications in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:


* BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) from top program and solid record of academic achievement
* Solid experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS
* Ability to design good, intuitive UI
* Personality to handle responsibility, collaborate and excel in small team environment
* A love of gaming.
* Nice but not necessary: experience developing social networking apps.

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Opportunity to build applications that will be used by millions
* Collaborative, supportive team environment
* Competitive pay, and a solid benefits package (including lunch/dinner)
* Ground-floor opportunity -- we're 11 strong right now -- in a fast-growing company

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Customer Support Associate

You Plus is located in Mountain View, CA, and is the fastest growing company in the social networking and gaming space. We are rapidly expanding, well-funded, and boast the #1 app on MySpace. In order to fill out our Customer Support department, we are seeking sharp, eager-to-learn, entry-level candidates to help lead interactions with the You Plus community. 

As we grow into the leading company in the space of social network applications, we seek to add a smart and effective person who is interested in initiating a career in Web 2.0 and product development. Do you have the right stuff--the social savvy, the enthusiasm and the energy to excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd like to hear from you. 



WHAT YOU'LL DO:


* Answer/support You Plus user e-mails

* Moderate You Plus user forums

* Identify key issues related to the applications

* Test new features on the applications

* Contribute new application feature ideas
* Represent You Plus to users 

* Occasionally perform any other tasks that require attention 



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:


* Four-year degree, preferably from a top-flight institution

* Excellent written communication skills

* Smart, friendly and outgoing 

* Solid understanding and enthusiasm for social networks and gaming 

* Interest in design and marketing also a plus.

TO APPLY:

Monday, January 19, 2009

Senior Accountant

You Plus is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a year old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace. We're looking for an experienced accountant that is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work alongside an experienced CFO and the position has plenty of room for growth and advancement.

Position will offer hyper-competitive salary, full benefits and a solid equity package, and is full-time, on-site in downtown Mountain View (right off Castro Street). If you're interested in building the next great gaming company in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: In short, you will:

* Have hands-on responsibility and participation in all aspect of accounting operations: (A/P, A/R, GL, monthly closes, financial statements preparation, internal & external financial reports)
* Oversee federal, state, and local income and business property tax compliance
* Prepare corporate income tax schedules
* Participate in budgeting process
* Generate all monthly performance and profitability reports and make recommendations 
* Provide regular cash flow projections and manage our banking relationship to provide financing for planned growth
 
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

* 3-5 years of experience in an Accounting role working in a internet micro transaction environment
* Excellent technical accounting skills with detailed understanding of current GAAP issues
* Experience designing and implementing systems and procedures
* Ability to work with management and help management understand their business
* Experienced in managing accounting processes, A/P, Revenue Recognition, Balance Sheet and Cash flow management, Account Reconciliation, Tax calculations, month end and year end close
* Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related studies)
* CPA
* Experience with financial planning annual budgeting and financial analysis
* Strong Excel skills

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Producer

You Plus is looking for bright, experienced Producers to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a few months old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.

We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for rockstar Producers to help grow our library of games, and we're small and nimble enough to mold the position to you.

Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package, and is full-time, on-site in downtown Mountain View (right off Castro Street).

If you're interested in creating games that will be used by millions in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.


WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Contribute to the strategic planning for new gaming projects
• Own production of social gaming titles, including project budget, schedule, and resource management
• Lead development teams, including artists, developers and game designers to timely and successful project completion
• Understand and contribute to overall company goals, as well as game launch and marketing efforts

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• 3+ years of game production experience at the Producer level.
* Personality to handle responsibility, collaborate and excel in small team environment
• Demonstrated success in management of creative endeavors.
• Game design experience and/or a technical background is a plus
• Knowledge of the typical producer software tools, documents and processes (budgets, game concept creation, project management, bug reports and defect tracking).
* Nice but not necessary: experience managing the development of social networking apps

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Flash Developer

You Plus is looking for Flash Developers to join our exciting (well-funded) social gaming startup. We're off to a ridiculous start (we have the #1 game on MySpace and several other top titles) and are at the fun stage -- experiencing rapid growth and working hard, but taking time to enjoy the ride as well. This is a classic startup role: a solid, creative opportunity with a great company with plenty of room for advancement, an engaging work environment and a career-building role.

We're not just looking for a list of skills. We're looking for kick-ass Flash talent. Period.

Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package. If you're interested in designing games that will be used by millions in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

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THE ROLE:

In this role, you WILL:

* Build flash-based multi-player, social, Web-based games
* Work hand-in-hand with a project team (game designers, engineers, producers) to deliver new games and features
* Contribute to the discussion; our games are built in a collaborative environment, and we invite ideas and suggestions from all corners

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate will:

* Be passionate about building viral, engaging web applications
* Enjoy experimenting with the latest web technologies
* Obsess about delivering the best user experience possible

and will have:

* Expertise in Flash Development: Actionscript 3.0, CPU/Memory optimization, JavaScript/Flash bridging
* Solid OO skills with ability to write fast, elegant, clean codes
* Strong experience building data driven, complex, high-transaction internet applications
* B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
* Flex experience (a plus)
* Game development experience (a plus)

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form at http://www.youplusplus.com/signup.php (it's a little buggy in Firefox; use IE or Safari for now). If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at jake.swanson AT youplusplus dot com.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

FILLED - QA Tester

You Plus is looking for bright, experienced QA Testers to join our social gaming startup -- the company is a few months old, well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.

We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for social networking power users and gamers who want to help us build out our library of top social gaming titles. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package, and is full-time, on-site in downtown Mountain View (right off Castro Street).

If you're interested in creating games that will be used by millions in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

* Play our games and test new features to ensure all games and code are released bug-free
* Track and help prioritize any bugs
* Monitor the gaming industry, and suggest interesting new features and game elements
* Contribute to special projects as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* Ideally 1+ years of QA experience, preferably with a web-based product
* Excellent attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills
* A solid understanding of Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites
* A passion for all things gaming, including news, trends and "gamer lingo"
* Nice, but not necessary: a solid technical skill set

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

Monday, January 12, 2009

FILLED - Engineer - Back-end

You Plus is looking for bright, energetic recent CS grads to join a truly hot social gaming startup -- the company is a few months old, and well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.



We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for the sharpest entry/intermediate-level engineering talent and we're small and nimble enough to mold the position to you. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package.



If you're interested in developing (back-end programming/database development) the next wave of social networking applications in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:


* BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) from top program and solid record of academic achievement
* Solid experience with Java/MySQL
* Interest and proven skills handling extremely high-traffic, data intensive applications
* Comfort with runtime complexity, caching, and load balancing issues
* Personality to handle responsibility, collaborate and excel in small team environment
* A love of gaming
* Nice but not necessary: experience developing social networking apps

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Opportunity to build applications that will be used by millions
* Collaborative, supportive team environment
* Competitive pay, and a solid benefits package (including lunch/dinner)
* Ground-floor opportunity -- we're 11 strong right now -- in a fast-growing company

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.

FILLED - Engineer - Front-end

You Plus is looking for bright, energetic recent CS grads to join a truly hot social gaming startup -- the company is a few months old, and well-funded, and already boasts the #1 app on MySpace.



We're not looking for a list of skills or set experience. We're looking for the sharpest entry/intermediate-level engineering talent and we're small and nimble enough to mold the position to you. Position will offer hyper-competitive salary and a solid equity package.



If you're interested in developing (front-end/game design) the next wave of social networking applications in a true startup environment (small team, proven success, huge upside), then send us your info.



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:


* BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) from top program and solid record of academic achievement
* Solid experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS
* Ability to design good, intuitive UI
* Personality to handle responsibility, collaborate and excel in small team environment
* A love of gaming.
* Nice but not necessary: experience developing social networking apps.

WHAT WE OFFER:

* Opportunity to build applications that will be used by millions
* Collaborative, supportive team environment
* Competitive pay, and a solid benefits package (including lunch/dinner)
* Ground-floor opportunity -- we're 11 strong right now -- in a fast-growing company

TO APPLY:

Submit your information via our online form. If you've already applied to You Plus, or have any questions, please email us at info AT youplusplus dot com.