MacUpdate Employment Opportunities
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MacUpdate is the number one, Macintosh-only software website on the Internet. We're looking for some energetic, Mac fanatics to join our dynamic group to take
the site to the next level. In the last few years, we've overcome competitors to secure the #1 spot for Mac software on the web. We've also launched
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During the winter of 2009, with great excitement we released
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the MacUpdate team is leading the way in software promotion and updating for the Mac. Inc. Magazine agrees when it ranked MacUpdate as the 114th fastest growing company in the USA!
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Available Positions (New Position Opened on December 4, 2009)
Content Updater - MacUpdate is searching for an enthusiastic person who has a passion for Mac software. Your will work with our
team to find and post the latest Mac software releases and updates on macupdate.com. You work will be seen by millions of people each month and will
be the backbone for powering the
MacUpdate Desktop application.
- Passion for and in-depth knowledge of Mac applications
- Beginner-level in HTML coding (for making lists, bolding and hyperlinking; training available if needed)
- Experienced Mac OS X user (10.6 required :))
- Familiar with website browsing and technologies for finding and gathering data (RSS, Bookmarks, Email, Scripts)
Location: Anywhere. Ideal locations: Austin, TX.
You can work from home with set hours during normal U.S. business hours, 40 hours a week. Compensation is $12/hour. Position is available ASAP.
When applying, please write a custom cover letter to our COO, Misha introducing yourself. (
jobs@macupdate.com).
Mac enthusiast programmer - MacUpdate is searching for a programmer enthusiastic about the Mac to join our dynamic team.
You will work on Web 2.0 and Mac application development projects. Particularly on the main
MacUpdate.com site, and also future development of our ecommerce storefront
MUPromo.com.
- 5-10+ years experience developing Web-based applications;
- Expert knowledge of MySQL and/or other RDBMS
- Expert knowledge working with PHP, DOM, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX technologies;
- Experience with source control (CVS, SVN, etc...);
- Work on substantial multi-person projects;
- Functional grasp of Perl, Ruby, Python, etc...;
- Strong Cocoa development skills for Macintosh application development is a plus.
- Unix system administration skills - especially RHEL - is a plus.
- Experience building ecommerce store front and managing beginning-to-end processes of software sales and affiliate programs similar to what eSellerate or Kagi provide, is a strong bonus.
Location: Anywhere. Ideal locations: Austin, TX, Ann Arbor or Kalamazoo, MI.
You can work from home with set hours during normal U.S. business hours, 40-50 hours a week. Full health coverage included in the form of extra compensation to cover individual health plans, based on your geography. Compensation is negotiable. Position is available ASAP.
When applying, please write a custom cover letter to our COO, Misha introducing yourself. Also include samples of work and preferred salary ranges: Misha (
jobs@macupdate.com).
Apply for a position
Candidates should provide a resume, samples of work, preferred salary ranges, and a custom cover letter to: Misha (
jobs@macupdate.com).
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