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Penn startup looking to build team rapidly (April 9, 2011)
[Redacted] is a new startup that helps local merchants launch, run and manage their loyalty programs through a sophisticated yet user-friendly technological platform. We are looking for our #4, 5 and 6 employees, people that skilled in and passionate about product development, and excited about the prospect of working in a high-energy startup environment starting this summer. We plan to develop and test our product this summer.
Who we are: [Redacted] was founded by three Wharton MBA’s earlier this year, and has seed funding. We have experience in telecommunications, internet startups, strategy consulting, marketing, private equity and venture capital investing.
What we’re looking for: We already have our first technical co-founder, and are looking to build our team to rapidly bring our product and service to market. You will lead development of core program architecture and infrastructure, integrate system components (hardware/software), and work with external vendors, as appropriate.
In addition to experience in software development, we are looking for expertise in the areas of database development, algorithm development and short-range wireless communications (RFID). You must be an expert in at least 2 or 3 of the following languages with working knowledge of the other languages: C, C++, PHP, MySQL (MS SQL), Javascript, JavaSE, Java J2ME, J2ME Polish, Python, Django, html and css.
This is not for everybody.You must have a track record of building or developing from scratch, and the ability to generate the vision needed to go from Point A to Point B. We will pay you compensation but will expect you to feel and act like a co-owner in the venture.
What we need from you
If this opportunity appeals to you and you think that you’re the right person for this, please send the following to [redacted] as soon as possible:
* Resume (as attachment)
* Statement of Interest including the following (please be brief for
each question):
o Why you’re interested in this opportunity
o Why you’re the right person for this opportunity
o An example of something you’ve built, developed or designed
from scratch
o An example of when you collaborated with others (can be same
example above)
* Name and Contact Info of two references
o At least one should be somebody who has managed you in some
capacity (e.g. faculty advisor, former supervisor or project
manager etc.)
Note: If you’re looking for a summer internship, please tell us so.