Summary:
Betfair US currently seeks a Lead Software Engineer to focus their creativity and passion on our Web Platform. This position will have overall responsibility in delivering consumer-focused, highly scalable and high availability web products.

Through collaboration with Executives and our Architectural teams; our Lead will manage a small team of talented developers to take technical and design concepts into production through their creative vision…

Responsibilities:

• Create, deliver and maintain a very scalable system architecture to address a high availability internet site and varied sets of internal applications
• Work with the technology and product management leaders to develop and deliver the company strategy and vision
• Work with the senior engineers to provide clear leadership in technical design and architecture of Betfair US software systems
• Share knowledge with other members of the Software Engineering team
• Lead the development of white papers and other technical documents to effectively present Betfair's US technology
• Participate in reviewing and evaluating 3rd party technologies and vendors
• Work with patent attorneys to identify and file patents

Requirements:

• BS in CS, Preferred MSCS (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of hands-on software design and development experience or data and mathematical analysis
• Strong hands on skills in - PHP, RoR, Java, Flash, AMFPhP, memcached, memqueue, + at least one of LAMP stack environments
• Relational Databases and SQL ( MySQL, Oracle, logical design and stored procedures).
• Front-end Web Technologies (HTML, Javascript, XML, XSL, good understanding of HTTP protocol and some knowledge of development with varied mobile platforms
• Proven ability to lead and manage a small (3-5) team of engineers
• Deep experience building Distributed Large Scale Systems focused on highly available websites
• Proven ability to operate effectively at the senior level
• Exceptional motivator and technical leader
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Additional Experience Desired:
Social & Web Gaming; Mobile Gaming, Virtual World Applications (UX, Currency, Transactions, Community, Micro-Payments, Start-up Exp)

Betfair US Overview
Located in San Francisco; Betfair US is a true start-up being developed from the ground up! We are an incubation team consisting of highly talented, passionate, and collaborative team members. We look to continue to build our team with the brightest and most creative individuals across all disciplines. This is a tremendous opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial mindset to help create the direction we take with our technology platform and product portfolio.

For more infromation or to submit your resume, contact Seth Dawson at SDawson@tvg.com or by phone 415-515-2654.

Stealth mode startup seeks a sharp, motivated PHP engineer to help launch Beta website on a tight deadline.

Founded by serial entrepreneurs who have helped build successful internet brands in Silicon Valley and Europe, our company is based on an internationally proven business model and has tremendously high growth (and profitability) potential. We are producing a next-generation social network involving mobile technology and e-commerce components.

This is a real opportunity to join a high potential startup and build something of real value. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a super smart college student, we want to talk to you if you think you have what it takes to have a large roll in the development of our site and its database.

We've secured angel funding, built the wireframes, wrote the specs and are moving fast -- if you're interested in joining us, please send us your resume.

KEY SKILLS

• Excellent web programming knowledge and 2+ years experience building sites in PHP, specifically using frameworks such as Zend.
• Strong SQL knowledge and the ability to fundamentally understand relational database theory
• Strong ability to write structured code followed up with clear documentation
• Strict adherence to web 2.0 standards and cross-platform compatibility
• Solid understanding of browser capabilities and restrictions
• Knowledge of web server platforms, protocols and applications
• Ability to write clean, light code (and then test your clean, light code)
• Understanding of SEO and experience with design programs (eg. Illustrator and PhotoShop) is a plus
• XHTML expertise is a plus
• Linux experience is a plus

RELATED SKILLS

• Obsession with new technologies and trends, especially in social or mobile tech
• Self-driven, with a good approach to working efficiently and effectively
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to set (and meet) realistic deadlines
• True passion for creating clean, functional and well-designed sites

NON-TECHNICAL / DESIRABLE SKILLS

• It is absolutely required that you can be self motivated, work independently and work under very tight deadlines.
• It is absolutely required that you have a good sense of humor, have an open minded attitude, have high level of integrity and like to have fun (work hard, play hard)
• Intense desire to build something successful from the ground-up
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Slight addiction to social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
• Sense of adventure: willing to take risks, either for the adrenaline or experience
• Love of travel, especially backpacking or visiting remote destinations
• Fluency in another language is a plus (eg. Spanish, German, Chinese, etc)

GOOD KARMA

Did we mention that our site will be a good thing for the world? Sure, profitability may be our main focus but we're actually building something that will help people across the globe. (Really.)

This is a contract-to-hire position. Compensation is dependent on availability and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Zynga (www.zynga.com) is the #1 social gaming company on the web and was founded specifically to add a social element to casual online games to provide a more fun, competitive, and contagious experience.

Recently well funded ($10M series-A) by top tier investors and industry legends who pioneered new technologies and created new markets on the web, the founding team has an excellent track record founding and building companies such as: Tribe.net, SupportSoft, Freeloader, eUniverse, Houseglue, and Coremetrics!!

Zynga is based in San Francisco's Potrero Hill in a super dynamic environment and fun space and also has an office in Los Gatos, CA (other end of the valley). If you are a serious game or web developer/software engineer, this is one ground floor startup opportunity you don't want to miss.

The Job

Zynga PHP Developers are passionate developers who believe in building viral, consumer games and applications faster, smarter and better than everybody else. Multiple positions are available.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ years of solid software development experience
• Expertise in PHP
• Expertise in JavaScript / HTML / CSS / AJAX
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assist other team members in problem solving.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet/Web technologies, such as browsers, firewalls, and http.
• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Interested? Send your resume to peterg@zynga.com with the job title in the subject line, please.

We are working with a successful San Francisco based company that has created a virtual world online game, which has become a cultural phenomena. Our Client has had tremendous success since their launch a couple of years ago.

We are looking for an senior software / database engineer to take a very large scale single database based MMO and re-engineer both the database and the applications. This app is scaling rapidly, so our client is looking to shard the DB appropriately and re-write how the applications access data in this new distributed architecture.

Tech is:

• C++,
• some Python,
• MySQL in a RESTful context

This company is based in San Francisco but they also have Mountain View office. This is a contract for 3-6 months with a verry high probability of going full time if there is a mutual agreement between the client and the consultant.

Please contact Anya Tatareno at anya@wildcog.com, 415-269-6293.

My client needs a full time, on-site, salaried Senior LAMP Developer to build a web based Customer Relations Management (CRM) application from inception to production and to integrate closely within their existing website framework. The application will be responsible for managing transactions between our internal staff, external agents and website end users/customers. The application will integrate with their existing website framework in order to allow customers, agents and internal staff to communicate both privately and publicly through the website.

This position requires someone with experience in all components of the development process from inception to production and this role will require intensive work on developing the database, back-end framework and front-end UI implementations based on the business team's requirements and UI designs.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Previous CRM-based (or closely related) development - 3+ years
• PHP - 5+ years
• MySQL - 5+ years
• XHTML/CSS - 3+ years
• Linux/Apache (administration, configuration, optimization)

Desired Skills/Experience:

• JavaScript
• AJAX
• Photoshop
• XML

To be considered, please submit your resume and salary requirements to bg @ capitalmarketsp.com

The CNET Networks Games, Entertainment and Lifestyles division--including GameSpot.com, TV.com, MP3.com and Chow.com--is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role within our development team. Responsibilities will extend to any of the applications associated with division's initiatives. Real world experience and expertise with Linux, PHP, and MySQL are an absolute must, but a deep understanding of all web technologies from a technical and product perspective is also very important.

The applicant must have a passion for providing a great user experience rather than just looking for technical challenges. You will be working with a group of people that are all Gamers, Musicians, Couch Potatoes and/or Film Buffs that are very passionate about the information our sites provide and understand what the user wants to see. We are very focused on getting the user what he wants as fast as possible. A passion for Games, Music, TV, Movies and all things in the entertainment world is a must!

Must Have:

• Expert PHP skills, bonus for RoR
• 5-7 years of real world experience engineering web solutions for LAMP stacks
• Strong relational DB knowledge (table optimization, query optimization)
• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple simultaneous projects effectively
• Excellent understanding of OO software engineering concepts
• Ability to architect solid, scalable, extensible solutions for SE needs
• Excited by working on high-level design and architecture
• Comfortable mentoring junior engineers
• Experience with formal release processes
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and communication skills

Additional Information:

Percent Travel: No Travel
Professional/College: Professional
Brands MP3.com, CHOW, GameSpot, TV.com
Expertise: Information Technology - Software Engineer, Information Technology - ALL
Job Type: Full Time
Location: CA-San Francisco
Preferred Language: English

For more information see this job description on the CNet site.

Zynga (www.zynga.com) is the #1 social gaming company on the web and was founded specifically to add a social element to casual online games to provide a more fun, competitive, and contagious experience.

Recently well funded ($10M series-A) by top tier investors and industry legends who pioneered new technologies and created new markets on the web, the founding team has an excellent track record founding and building companies such as: Tribe.net, SupportSoft, Freeloader, eUniverse, Houseglue, and Coremetrics!!

Zynga is based in San Francisco's Potrero Hill in a super dynamic environment and fun space and also has an office in Los Gatos, CA (other end of the valley). If you are a serious game or web developer/software engineer, this is one ground floor startup opportunity you don't want to miss.

The Job

Zynga PHP Developers are passionate developers who believe in building viral, consumer games and applications faster, smarter and better than everybody else. Multiple positions are available.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ years of solid software development experience
• Expertise in PHP
• Expertise in JavaScript / HTML / CSS / AJAX
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assist other team members in problem solving.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet/Web technologies, such as browsers, firewalls, and http.
• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Interested? Send your resume to ray@zynga.com with the job title in the subject line, please.

Big Tent (www.bigtent.com) provides a free, secure online platform that medium- and large-sized groups use to make themselves more effective. We help groups take care of membership, dues collection, communication, recommendations, and many other functions, freeing up group members and leaders to spend time doing what they care about most. We have hundreds of groups and thousands of members using our site every day - including neighborhood groups, PTAs, alumni associations, mother's clubs, etc.

We recently closed a $5M round with Menlo Ventures and Mohr Davidow Ventures. We're well on our way to building a great company as well as a powerful technology solution to share with community groups.

Big Tent is located in South Park/SOMA, San Francisco with a small team of passionate super-achievers, motivated by building a great business with a tangible impact on how real-world groups communicate and support each other every day.

Job Description

You will work on the database and application layers of our application as we continuously increase the functionality and scale of our application.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of PHP, database design and implemention in MySQL, object-oriented programming, and XHTML
• Experience scaling Web applications, including at least basic knowledge of LAMP stack installation and configuration
• 4+ years of Web development experience with proven ability to deliver a polished product
• BS/MS Computer Science degree strongly preferred
• Energized by the opportunities and challenges of a start-up

Desirable

• Experience in administering systems or networks
• Experience with CSS, JavaScript, and other Web front-end technologies

Interested? Send your resume to fadi@bigtent.com with the job title in the subject line, please.

We are looking for a Sr. PHP developer for a full-time perm position with a Social Media startup here in The City. The company gives users direct access to a massive collection of shows, music and video as well as tools for personalizing their content into channels, sharing them with friends, putting on their favorite blogs or sites and downloading to their portable player.

This position is responsible for designing solutions to satisfy core business requirements on the company's Web properties and associated backend systems. As a senior engineer you will also run teams of engineers to implement and deliver those solutions.

• 5 years experience developing Web applications
• Expert in PHP and MySQL
• Working knowledge of entire product lifecycle
• Experience with scaling a website and working in a website with high volume traffic
• User level experience with Linux
• Experienced consumer of new media
• Proficient in Javascript and Ajax
• Knowledge of Web APIs for RPC and data interchange
• Degree Preferred

Please send resumes to aputnam@theforbingroup.com