Thrillist is looking for three full-time employees to join our growing Product/Tech teams. We’re in need of an iOS (iPhone/iPad) dev and an Android dev to each architect, build, deploy, iterate on, and manage our suite of mobile & tablet apps for Thrillist, Thrillist Rewards, and JackThreads. We need rock stars who are eager to tackle end-to-end development of new apps as well as rapid iterations on existing ones (which have garnered more than 1MM installs). Creativity, autonomy, thought leadership…awesome opportunities for experienced developers to make their mark.
We’re also looking for an entry-ish-level project coordinator (0-2 yrs experience) with exceptional attention to detail. Tons of fun, and a huge growth opportunity.
All three positions are based in our SoHo, NYC, office; job descriptions are copied below my signature. Please spread the word and hit me back if you have recommendations.
Best,
Chris Steib
Thrillist.com | Thrillist Rewards | JackThreads.com
Director of Product Development
568 Broadway Ste. 607 | New York, NY, 10012
O. 646.786.1948 | C. 917.475.6659
Lead Android Developer
Thrillist is seeking a full-time, experienced, rock-star Android developer to own development and iteration of our stable of Android-based apps for the company’s three brands (Thrillist, Thrillist Rewards, and JackThreads). The developer will be part of our best-of-breed Tech crew, working closely with Team Product to drive ongoing iteration and new-product conception. The ideal candidate has a close understanding of market trends and can work autonomously to recommend product enhancements, but plays well with others in brainstorming and ongoing development.The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-and-furious start-up environment, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to his/her work.
This job will be based at Thrillist HQ in SoHo, NYC. Salary is competitive with full benefits.
Skills & Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of professional software development experience, java or c++ preferred
- 1-2 years of mobile software development experience
- Deep understanding of Android device profiles
- Mastery of the Android SDK, has live apps in the Google Market
- Proficient in:
- Java language and related frameworks
- Multi-Threading and memory management specific to mobile devices
- Understanding of caching mechanisms
- Incredible attention to detail, particularly when coding to a spec doc
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
Responsibilities of position:
- Contribute best-in-class programming skills to develop highly innovative apps
- Stay atop trends in the Android community, OS development, and competitive landscape
- Lead conversations around proactive Android development
- Oversee app deployment and the Market submission process
- Manage third-party Android developers or freelancers as needed
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Lead iOS Developer
Thrillist is seeking a full-time, experienced, rock-star iOS developer to own development and iteration of our stable of iPhone and iPad apps for the company’s three brands (Thrillist, Thrillist Rewards, and JackThreads). The developer will be part of our best-of-breed Tech crew, working closely with Team Product to drive ongoing iteration and new-product conception. The ideal candidate has a close understanding of market trends and can work autonomously to recommend product enhancements, but plays well with others in brainstorming and ongoing development.The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-and-furious start-up environment, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to his/her work.
This job will be based at Thrillist HQ in SoHo, NYC. Salary is competitive with full benefits.
Skills & Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science (or related field)
- Alternately, self-taught with a solid portfolio and apps in the App Store
- Mastery of Objective-C, Cocoa, OpenGL, iPhone/iPad Apple SDK
- Experience with Cocos2D
- Ability to lead a project through the completion of all phases
- Ability to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, collaborative and iterative programming environment
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
Responsibilities of position:
- Contribute best-in-class programming skills to develop highly innovative apps
- Stay atop trends in the Apple developer community, iOS development, and competitive landscape
- Lead conversations around proactive iOS development
- Manage third-party developers or freelancers as needed
- Manage app deployment and the App Store submission process
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Project Coordinator
Thrillist is seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic, full-time Project Ninja to take ownership of the company’s project-management process, from requirements gathering, to specifications documentation, through quality assurance and post-launch iterations. The PC will be responsible for this across all three brands (Thrillist, Thrillist Rewards, and JackThreads), on all platforms (web, email, mobile, tablet).The Project Coordinator is a detail-oriented utility staffer, eager to come off the bench for product research, user-experience design, graphic design, or other tasks as needed. As a core member of the current Product team, the Coordinator will have ample room to grow in the company and as a thought leader in product development.
The Project Coordinator will report to the Director of Product Development, but will work closely with key stakeholders in all departments to gather requirements and obtain sign-off on specification documents. The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-and-furious start-up environment, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to his/her work.
This job will be based at Thrillist HQ in SoHo, NYC. Salary is competitive with full benefits.
Skills & Qualifications
- A fast learner with an ability to adapt to new project-management tools and processes
- 2 years of professional experience in web and mobile product development
- Experience with specification document drafting and quality assurance
- Has worked with development teams; can “speak Tech”
- Knowledge of UX and product design software such as OmniGraffle and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience working on e-commerce sites or apps a plus
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS a plus
- A passion for burritos, coffee, and hot sauce
Responsibilities of position:
- Requirements gathering
- Draft specification documents
- Maintain working knowledge of competitive landscape to stay atop market trends
- Lead conversations around proactive development
- Manage the company’s ever-growing product development queue
- Work with in-house and third-party development teams
- Oversee QA process and product deployment