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Playhaven - San Francisco - Support and Engineering jobs

Playhaven is a pretty exciting mobile startup based out of SOMA. We're helping mobile games companies monetize their games and we need engineers as well as support managers. We're a very relaxed and informal company where everyone knows how to work and have fun. You can see the full list of our jobs at http://www.playhaven.com/team and feel free to email me justin@playhaven.com with any questions. Some of our jobs include:

Support Manager:

Responsibilities: Assist developers in using our product with an emphasis on optimal efficiency. Ensure developer success by managing support tickets from triage to resolution. Assist in writing technical documentation. Troubleshoot potential system or integration bugs. Serve as the liaison between the client and Product and Engineering team.

Requirements: A strong programming background

Understands RESTful APIs and web scale technologies

Excellent communication skills in English, particularly written communication

Demonstrated creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills

A desire to learn rapidly in a fast paced environment

and

Sr. Android Developer -

Responsibilities: Take ownership of the PlayHaven Android SDK, which is integrated into thousands of games: https://github.com/playhaven/sdk-android . Collaborate with talented engineers and product managers to design and implement new features. Work with QA to ensure compatibility with the ever-growing set of Android devices in the market. Develop reliable software in rapid iteration cycles and push code to thousands of Android games, including many top tier titles. Opportunity to expand into other domains, including iOS and Unity development.

Requirements:

BA/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

2+ years of professional Android development experience General familiarity with iOS

Experience writing robust and testable Java code

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot customer issues

Desired:

Experience specific to the development and maintenance of Android SDK packages

General familiarity with iOS

Unity3D game and/or plug-in development experience is a big plus

Passion for the Android platform

Love of mobile gaming

Good sense of humor :)





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