Philosopher's Stone Ventures is
a great place to work. Challenging, rewarding and ready
to take off. This is the place to learn new skills, work
on cutting-edge technology projects, advance in many aspects
of your career, and work with a diverse group of global
talent.
If you are someone who can thrive in an unstructured entrepreneurial
environment, are a self-starter, and love to work on visionary
projects, search our job listings for the right position
for you. There are two primary career paths available at
Philosopher's Stone Ventures: technical positions and business
positions.
Work closely with our team of senior software and Internet
architects to design and implement novel Internet solutions
- not just run of the mill e-commerce web sites. You may
interact with our clients to collect requirements, and may
manage projects and employees of our company and our portfolio
companies. The implementation languages will primarily be
Java, Smalltalk, and XML.
You need at least 5 years experience in object oriented
design and programming in OO languages such as Java, Smalltalk,
Squeak, Objective C or C++. You must have at least 1 year
of experience with Java. You should be familiar with object
oriented analysis, design techniques and design patterns.
Any experience with Internet technologies, HTML, XML, J2EE,
project management, relational and object databases, Unix,
Linux, system administration, and web site administration
is a plus.
Work closely with our team of senior OO and Internet architects
to design and implement novel Internet solutions - not run
of the mill e-commerce web sites. The implementation languages
will primarily be Java, Smalltalk, and XML. You need at
least 2 years experience in object-oriented design and programming
in OO languages such as Java, Smalltalk, Squeak, Objective
C or C++. You must have at least 1 year of experience with
Java. Any experience with OO analysis and design techniques,
OO design patterns, Internet technologies, extreme programming,
HTML, XML, J2EE, project management, relational and object
databases, UNIX, Linux, system administration, and web site
administration is a plus.
We are looking for an entry level network systems administrator,
who is also ready to help out in general office duties,
to join our team of experienced Internet professionals.
You should be ambitious, organized, and ready to learn;
we want to help you reach your full potential. You must
be familiar with the Windows NT environment. Familiarity
with Linux/UNIX is a big advantage, as is familiarity with
Internet technologies.
Work closely with our senior management team on the research,
financial, marketing and operational aspects of both our
company and our portfolio companies. You may interact with
our entrepreneurs, investors and service providers. You
will be expected to provide input on business strategy.
You may manage projects and employees from both our company
and our portfolio companies. You should have an MBA, or
equivalent work experience. Previous management experience
in a startup, or in running a technical company is a distinct
advantage. You must be computer/Internet savvy, with knowledge
of typical desktop applications such as MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
We are seeking innovative and dedicated self-starter with
management experience. This position requires at least 5
plus years of experience with strong background in direct
marketing and eCommerce. This position will give you the
responsiblity for managing the Business Development area
where you will get to evaluate and manage new initiatives
and eCommerce business opportunities. You must have excellent
writing skills and communications skills, as well as have
the typcial computer knowledge of applications such as MS
Office. You should have an MBA or equivalent experience.
Previous management experience in a start-up or technical
company is a plus.
We are seeking a dedicated sales representative with at
least 2-3 years of expereince selling Software Solutions
and Services and/or Network Security Services with a proven
track record of successfully closing sales. You must be
driven and goal oriented and have excellent written and
presentation communications skills. You must have a proven
track record in customer development and account management
and must meet or exceed sales goals. Marketing experience
is a plus. You must have strong organizational and time
management skills and have the ability to communicate and
listen effectively. We are looking for a team player who
can also work independently and take initiative. Experience
and/or Certification in IBM Signature Selling methods is
advantageous.
We are seeking a marketing intern for market research,
assisting with written communications including press releases
and Internet-based content, and help develop sponsorship
proposals and presentations and collateral materials. You
must have excellent writing skills, knowledge of marketing
tools, internal communications and / or public relations.
You must have an excellent phone demeanor and a go-getter
attitude. You may also assist in project management, scheduling,
software demonstrations and operations. Marketing, PR or
Organizational Communications student strongly preferred
but not required.
