Do you want to join a team that's pioneering the way people socialize and exchange content online? Are you a creative and passionate innovator with a strong interest in how media is distributed on the Web? Are you excited by cutting-edge technology? Keep reading.
Aside from random buzzwords, here's what we're looking for: people with a lot to say about the state of the Internet, and the ability to execute those ideas in a dynamic team environment.
We want real people with real ideas and a real personality. Oh, and you have to love music. With a good amount of support coming from those in the top ranks of the music industry, we need music-savvy individuals that know what people want to hear, and how they want to hear it. While experience is necessary for the majority of positions available here at RIPL, what we really value are uniqueness, creativity, and the ability to turn your creativity into something amazing. Interested?
Check out these job openings to see if they're a match for you: To apply, just send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Thank you!
QA Team Lead
VP of Engineering
Seattle, WA
RIPL is looking for an outstanding QA Lead to manage RIPL's test team. This is a hands-on position.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of automated tools and a test infrastructure for validating features and interfaces, at all levels (front end, middle tier and backend).
Similarly, lead the design, development, and monitoring of automated tests against new software features and enhancements to existing software.
Lead the development of automation in the build and deployment process.
Take responsibility and pride in delivering on-time, with high quality, and in accordance with all established coding and testing standards.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform root cause failure analysis on identified systems and drive issues to closure with preventive measures.
Drive cost reduction by value engineering current test process.
Participate in agile development processes and scrum.
Translate customer requirements and product goals into appropriate tests. Review all designs for testability.
Work closely with development and design teams to drive inclusion of test hooks into code base to enable front line testers' quicker validation of features.
Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills to proactively communicate with other development team members.
Manage both in house and offshore test efforts.
Requirements:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
3 years experience in test.
2 years test lead experience
Experience with one or more test automation systems.
T-SQL and SQL Server experience highly desired.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Enjoy tackling hard coding problems as well as testing problems
Core competencies in Java/J2EE, Web Services, Messaging, Networking, Database, and web development. Working knowledge of JavaScript, page markup languages and web server technologies.
Experience with both Windows and OS-X is strongly preferred
Teams with the leads and management of other groups to resolve important issues that affect deliverables, schedule, or other QA commitments.
Hands-on experience in Performance/Stress/Load testing for enterprise-level web-based and client server projects a plus.
Experience managing offshore test teams a plus.
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
If you have the energy, spirit, and skills to contribute to an organization where your efforts will result in your personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you. To apply please send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com.
Flash Developer
VP of Engineering
Seattle, WA
Responsible for designing, implementing and extending complex Flash applications from complex data sources, providing a rich media experience. This individual will implement multiple presentation layers for web based content.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of the differences between Flash applications and Flash movie development
Understanding and experience with objected oriented approaches
Will deliver broadcast quality presentations in Flash
Work directly with Creative and Engineering teams to create an exceptional user experience
Requirements:
3+ years of experience as a Flash Developer
Experience with Adobe Flash Player 9 and Flex 2
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Experience with Flash gaming development, particle system experience
If you have the energy, spirit, and skills to contribute to an organization where your efforts will result in your personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you. To apply please send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com.
.NET Developer
Development Lead
Seattle, WA
If you are an experienced .NET Developer and if you are looking for a small, dynamic, flexible work environment, read on!
We are growing and looking for the best and brightest .NET Developer to join our software development team. And we offer an energetic, fun, and creative atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate exceptional design & development skills using best practices
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Solid understanding of pattern based software design
Must have a keen eye for detail, knowing that pixels matter
Familiar with the software product development lifecycle and the product release cycle
Passionate about delivering quality products
Demonstrated ability to work well in an open work environment, both as an individual and on a team
Requirements:
5+ years of development experience (.NET)
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Experience delivering consumer facing web applications
Bachelor's Degree, preferably BS in Computer Science
If you have the energy, spirit, and skills to contribute to an organization where your efforts will result in your personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you. To apply please send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com.
Software Development Engineer in Test
QA Manager
Seattle, WA
RIPL is looking for outstanding Software Developer Test Engineers to design, procure, and build test platforms as part of RIPL's team.
Responsibilities:
Designs, constructs, implements and monitors automated tests against new software features and enhancements to existing software. Takes responsibility and pride in delivering on-time, with high quality, and in accordance with all established coding and testing standards
Analyze, troubleshoot and perform root cause failure analysis on identified systems and drive issues to closure with preventive measures.
Develop automated test scripts for functional test, installation, and build process.
Drive cost reduction by value engineering current test process.
Design, develop and implement automated tools and test infrastructure for validating features and interfaces, at all levels (front end, middle tier and backend).
Participate in agile development processes and scrum.
Translate customer requirements and product goals into appropriate tests.
Work closely with engineering team to drive inclusion of test hooks into code base to enable front line testers quicker validation of features.
Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills to proactively communicate with other development team members.
Requirements:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience;
A minimum of 3 years of testing experience in a professional environment
T-SQL and SQL Server experience highly desired.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Enjoys tackling hard coding problems as well as testing problems.
Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision in an environment that requires strong teamwork and cross-functional interaction.
Core competencies in Java/J2EE, Web Services, Messaging, Networking, Database, and web development. Working knowledge of JavaScript, page markup languages and web server technologies.
Experience with OS-X is strongly preferred
Works with the leads and management of other groups to resolve important issues that affect deliverables, schedule, or other QA commitments.
Hands-on experience in Performance/Stress/Load testing for enterprise-level web-based and client server projects a plus.
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
If you have the energy, spirit, and skills to contribute to an organization where your efforts will result in your personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you. To apply please send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com.
RIPL Creative Director
Product Architect
Seattle, WA
As Creative Director, your challenge is to create and breathe life into a brand. You bring consumer media experience to challenge the dull world of software. You use design and editorial to deliver an experience to meet and exceed business objectives. You can make smart and intuitive decisions while keeping an eye on usage data and market trends.
You enjoy taking uncommon approaches to deliver a unique experience while remaining highly usable and highly accessible. You bring a passion for breakthrough design, a collaborative approach, and an open mind. This is a small team and you are expected to balance management with hands-on project deliverables.
Responsibilities:
Personal initiative, follow through, a relentless imagination, a clear understanding of consumer internet dynamics, and a capacity to innovate
Ability to create a brand and positioning
Ability to articulate and manage an iterative design process, resulting in designs that can flex with constant feedback
Ability to clearly illustrate, demonstrate, communicate, and document
In-depth knowledge of and skilled in media experience, culture, web technologies, and software development
Well rounded team player who enjoys a fast-paced, exciting environment
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Varied experience in broad-reach consumer media is essential, and some level of TV/video experience is preferred. A media, development or advertising agency background is a big plus.
If you have the energy, spirit, and skills to contribute to an organization where your efforts will result in your personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you. To apply please send your resume to recruiting@ripl.com.