Administrative Assistant

July 29th, 2010

Border Stylo seeks a dynamic bilingual Administrative Assistant to support the Business Operations department. The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of operational duties including drafting correspondence, answering busy phones, and managing the office calendar.

Engineering Internship

July 26th, 2010

Border Stylo is looking for Graduate-student Engineering Interns for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011!

Engineering Interns will gain valuable experience by working on our flagship product, Glass. Interns will work directly with Sr. Engineers, while interfacing with VPs on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to work within a group of passionate developers on new problems, while contributing to the making of a product. Interns will get the chance to work with different teams within the Engineering Department. Engineering Interns will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed to both the Border Stylo team and the Glass user base.

Marketing Internship

July 26th, 2010

Border Stylo is looking for a Marketing Intern for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. The position offers a unique opportunity to join the company during the beta release of its first product, Glass. This position is for a currently-enrolled undergraduate. The internship is unpaid and the candidate must be able receive school credit.

Marketing Manager

July 23rd, 2010

Border Stylo is looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join their marketing department to help promote the company’s first product, Glass.

This position is perfect for someone interested in live and digital grassroots marketing campaigns, being a part of a start-up environment and collaborating with a team on creative strategies and outreach.

Glass Catalyst

June 30th, 2010

Border Stylo is looking for Catalysts.

We’re a rapidly growing internet start-up that’s ready to make the internet a better place for everyone, and we want you to be a part of it.

We’re assembling a team of Catalysts for our summer program who will help champion our new product, Glass, across the web. The Catalyst Program is a three-week crash course in web product and evangelist-based marketing.

Border Stylo is looking for Catalysts

June 17th, 2010

We’re a rapidly growing internet start-up that’s ready to make the internet a better place for everyone, and we want you to be a part of it.

We’re assembling a team of Catalysts for our summer program who will help champion our new product, Glass, across the web. The Catalyst Program is a three-week crash course in web product and evangelist-based marketing.

What is Glass?
Glass is an add-on for the Firefox browser that creates a virtual canvas over the entire internet. This allows you to share your thoughts online by literally placing notes on top of any website for anyone you choose. We’re currently in Beta, so you’ll be one of the first to have access to this brand spanking new technology. For a quick preview of Glass, check out our Quickstart video here.

IT Support Engineer

May 18th, 2010

This position will Perform the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of personal computer and related systems. Assists in determining suitable software to meet user requirements. Troubleshoots software and hardware failures and identifies network problems when they relate to personal (desktop or laptop) computers. May assist Network Administrator.

User Privacy Architect

May 17th, 2010

Do you think Privacy in Social media is an issue? Do you want to work in a company that puts its money where its mouth is? (and is silent elsewhere?). If so, then please read our verbose job ad.

Director, Operations Engineering

May 17th, 2010

We are looking for a Director of Operations Engineering, or more affectionately “Ops.” Our ideal candidate is not a list of bullet points, it could easily be an engineer excited about making the “jump” to a more managerial role, or it could be a seasoned veteran tired of working at a place where the management is as much as an obstacle as one’s competitors…

Research Engineer

May 17th, 2010

This position must be able to write code that meets specifications. Develops software applications and tools. Implements activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of Web-based application development. Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems; familiarity with at least one “dynamic langauge,” such as Ruby or Python; familiarity with at least one functional programming language, such as Scheme or Haskell. Expertise in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at regular intervals. Operates within the context of approved methods.

Sr. Research Engineer

May 17th, 2010

Writes code that meets specifications, typically for large and highly complex software programs and systems. Develops software applications and tools. Participates in software design. Implements activities that generally impact important components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Typically assigned to important / complicated undertakings. Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of the Web-based applications and in-depth specialization in some. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur. Is developing design skills. Has a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s current software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and is proficient in C, C++, or Java; knowledgeable about Linux-based systems; familiarity with at least one “dynamic langauge,” such as Ruby or Python; familiarity with at least one functional programming language, such as Scheme or Haskell. Expertise in web technologies, including HTTP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Receives work in the form of short- and mid-term assignments that regularly require the application of independent judgment. Mentors less experienced members of the team. Work is subject to regular supervisory review at defined milestones. Operates within the context of approved methods.

Manager, Research Engineering

May 17th, 2010

This position will direct and control the activities of research engineering staff accountable for delivering consumer-oriented content, products or services. Conducts ongoing assessment of software engineering needs and deploys sufficient resources to meet agreed on objectives, schedules and budgets at the highest level of quality and service. Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure competitive advantage in requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software solutions. Participates in setting software engineering performance and service standards, and develops and implements operating plans to achieve those standards. Makes input into the formulation of the strategies and operating plans and executes or adjusts the operating plans accordingly. Interacts with senior management to evaluate progress towards objectives. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management and vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances important internal and external contacts. Negotiates with management on most sensitive time, budget and software functionality trade-offs. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports.

Director, Research Engineering

May 17th, 2010

This position will direct and control the activities of research engineering staff accountable for delivering consumer-oriented content, products or services. Conducts ongoing assessment of software engineering needs and deploys sufficient resources to meet agreed on objectives, schedules and budgets at the highest level of quality and service. Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure competitive advantage in requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software solutions. Participates in setting software engineering performance and service standards, and develops and implements operating plans to achieve those standards. Makes input into the formulation of the strategies and operating plans and executes or adjusts the operating plans accordingly. Interacts with senior management to evaluate progress towards objectives. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management and vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances important internal and external contacts. Negotiates with management on most sensitive time, budget and software functionality trade-offs. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports.

Manager, Operations Engineering

May 17th, 2010

We are looking for a Manager of Operations Engineering.

Simple enough, right?

Not really. We are looking for someone with a good attitude, loves what she or he does, and is not afraid to call us out on mistakes but is more than happy to help fix problems. If you have ever been in trouble for accepting responsibility for a mistake you did while everyone else shirked, and you refuse to change, well then… we’d like to meet you.

Operations Engineer

May 10th, 2010

We are looking for Operations Engineers. It is common for Operations Engineers to be subject to crazy hours and constantly worry about “uptime” but it is our goal to have the kind of company where we do things well enough that we can minimize that to a manageable level. From our point of view, the less Heroics that people have to pull, the better. That is our goal. I know it is not too fancy, but just a straight-shooter kind of simplicity. Just like a good Ops engineer.

Sr. Operations Engineer

May 10th, 2010

We are looking for Sr. Operations Engineers. It is common for Sr. Operations Engineers to be subject to crazy hours and constantly worry about “uptime” but it is our goal to have the kind of company where we do things well enough that we can minimize that to a manageable level. From our point of view, the less Heroics that people have to pull, the better. That is our goal. I know it is not too fancy, but just a straight-shooter kind of simplicity. Just like a good Sr. Ops engineer.

Product Engineer

May 6th, 2010

We are looking for a Product Engineer, which might mean nothing to most people, except to the person we are looking for. The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.

Sr. Product Engineer

May 6th, 2010

We are looking for a Sr. Product Engineer, which might mean nothing to most people, except to the person we are looking for. The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.

Manager, Product Engineering

May 6th, 2010

We are looking for a Manager for product Engineering. Don’t let the “manager” part of the title create illusions of a snooze-fest of a position. We hope to recruit someone who would not let his job get boring, and in this case we are basically looking for a seasoned engineer who can help us manage some of the different areas and teams in the engineering side.

Director, Product Engineering

May 6th, 2010

We are looking for a Director of Engineering, which might mean nothing to most people, except to the person we are looking for. The person we are looking for is the positive-minded rebel stuck in a lethargic, albeit successful bureaucracy, the lead engineer tired of having to manage bosses (and their ridiculous expectations) more than team members, the person we are looking for actually reads our entire, lengthy job ad.

Sr. Business Development Analyst

April 14th, 2010

Our rapidly growing start up is looking for a Senior Business Development Analyst.

This position reports to the VP of Data Products and is responsible for helping develop Border Stylo’s new products and enhancements to the existing product portfolio. The Business Development team is tasked with driving new product and brand initiatives including building a wide range of services including extending existing capabilities in alternative platforms.

Our team is rapidly expanding, but we are all still very close. With every new employee that we hire, we hope that their work and personality add to the dynamic of the whole team (tech, biz, marketing, etc.).

My 5 Favorite Career-Specific Sites

March 8th, 2010

We find that many of the folks (folks such as yourself) come to visit our site in search of jobs. While software is our game, our team members themselves bring a wide-range of job experience to the office every morning, reflecting that we have a unique blend of personalities on our team who have a many of passions and pursuits. Some of the other jobs of our team members have included, just to name a few, film producer, online video director, military soldier, smoke-jumping fireman, doctor (pending), open source guru, lifeguard, dock worker, business manager, real estate agent, TV studio page, concert security guard, financial analyst, stand-up comic, artist, blogger, screenwriter, machinist and baseball vending barker. Clearly, we all have a wide-range of interests and pursuits.