Sugar Inc.

We’re looking for some fabulous people to add to the team in the following areas:

Editorial:
Celebrity Style Editor
GiggleSugar Editorial Assistant

Engineering/Development:
UI Design Engineer
Sr. Software Engineer - PHP
Software Engineer - PHP
Software Engineer - Java

Administration:
Executive Assistant/Receptionist

GiggleSugar Editorial Assistant— San Francisco

Are you always finding off-the-wall stuff on the Internet to send to your friends? Do you have a quirky sense of humor and a penchant for writing funny prose? We’re looking for someone with the web surfing skills of a true addict to serve as the full-time editorial assistant at GiggleSugar. Responsibilities include working with the editor to find funny videos and photos online, brainstorming new features for the site, reaching out to other sites to spread the word about GiggleSugar, and updating online features. This position could also lead to writing opportunities. Candidates should have one to two years work experience, and a BA in English or other related field is required; previous blogging experience is preferred. All work is full-time and on site in San Francisco. Salary plus benefits.

Full-time San Francisco based candidates only. Please send your resume with an email introduction to gigglejob@sugarinc.com. back to jobs

Celebrity Style Editor - San Francisco

Can you identify the clothing your favorite stars are wearing? Are you on top of all of the latest handbag and shoe trends? Do you watch shows like Gossip Girl and The Hills and think "I know what she's wearing"? If so, you might be just who we're looking for. We need the ultimate celebrity style expert to join our Fashion team. You should have 2 - 3 years previous experience in fashion blogging, fashion writing/editing, online publishing, or related writing or fashion experience.

To apply please send your resume with an email introduction to celebritystylejob@sugarinc.com. Full-time San Francisco based candidates only. All work is on site in San Francisco. This job will require regular travel to Los Angeles.
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UI Design Engineer

Sugar seeks a talented UI Engineer with a unique combination of aesthetic design sense and implementation skills. You care just as much about the look and flow of a site as you do about the details of implementation. You brainstorm, mock up, and iterate on design, and then implement to the point of pixel perfection. You have strong opinions about what sites you like and why, and can point to beautiful sites that you have brought to market.

Responsibilities

Evolve feature and site ideas into concrete and beautiful UI designs.
Implement those beautiful UIs.
Engage in UI review with team members, partners, and users.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years experience building and shipping beautiful applications.
Experience mocking UIs with PhotoShop, Fireworks or equivalent
Experience programming in Java, PHP (5 preferred) or equivalent web application language
Experience with CSS/DHTML/Javascript (Prototype/Scriptaculous a plus).
Has read Don Norman's The Design of Everyday Things
Knowledge of SQL and relational database structures a plus.

Please submit a resume along with an email to geekjobs@sugarinc.com describing why you think you'd be the perfect fit for Sugar Inc. This job is full time and on site in San Francisco. No phone calls please.
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Sr. Software Engineer - PHP

Sugar seeks a talented senior engineer to design and build major functionality as well as provide architectural leadership within the broader engineering team.

Responsibilities

Design and implement new features on Sugar sites from back (data modeling and management) to front (web UI) using PHP and open source technologies such as drupal and SOLR.
Engage in UI design and review with team members and users.
Take an active role in the evolution and scalability of Sugar's application infrastructure.
Help to continually evolve development processes and architectural patterns.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
7 years experience building and shipping high quality, scalable web applications.
Experience in a technical leadership position.
Extensive experience programming in PHP (5 preferred), Java or equivalent web application language.
Experience with DHTML/Javascript (Prototype/Scriptaculous a plus).
Experience with content management systems such as Drupal a plus.
Knowledge of SQL and relational database structures.

Software Engineer - PHP

Sugar seeks a talented engineer to design and build next generation functionality to enhance the Sugar content and social networking sites.

Responsibilities

Design and implement new features on Sugar sites from back (data modeling and management) to front (web UI) using PHP and open source technologies such as drupal and SOLR.
Engage in UI design and review with team members and users.
Participate in the evolution and scalability of Sugar's application infrastructure
infrastructure.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years experience building and shipping high quality, scalable web applications.
Extensive experience programming in PHP (5 preferred), Java or equivalent web application language.
Experience with DHTML/Javascript (Prototype/Scriptaculous a plus).
Experience with content management systems such as Drupal a plus.
Knowledge of SQL and relational database structures.

Software Engineer - Java

Sugar Inc. seeks a talented engineer to design and build next generation shopping functionality to enhance the breakthrough Java based ShopStyle user interface.

Responsibilities

Design and implement new features on ShopStyle from back (data modeling and management) to front (web UI), using the Java language and open source frameworks such as Tapestry, Hibernate, and Lucene.
Engage in UI design and review with team members and users.
Participate in the evolution and scalability of Sugar's e-commerce infrastructure.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
5 years experience building and shipping high quality, scalable web applications.
Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in Java, C++, or equivalent language.
Experience with server side UI frameworks such as ATG, JSP, JSF, Struts, Tapestry, or WebObjects.
Experience with CSS/DHTML/Javascript (Prototype/Scriptaculous a plus).
Knowledge of SQL and relational database structures.

Executive Assistant/Receptionist

Sugar Inc seeks a highly motivated, energetic self-starter to be our executive assistant and receptionist. As the executive assistant, the individual will be responsible for supporting executive staff members, including the CEO, Editor in Chief and Managing Editor. Primary responsibilities will include managing executive’s calendars and meetings, coordinating all office travel, handling and submitting expenses, planning parties, events and company meetings. Individual will also serve as the receptionist for the company. Responsibilities will include greeting all visitors, handling all incoming calls, routing and delivering mail and deliveries and handling additional miscellaneous administrative tasks like filing, faxing, and data entry.

Ideal candidate will have superior organizational, written and oral communication skills, strong computer skills, especially on Mac systems, an ability to take initiative, be flexible, work independently, and also be a good team player. Prior experience booking travel as well as maintaining calendars a plus. Minimum three years relevant work experience required.

Please submit a resume along with an email to adminjobs@sugarinc.com describing why you think you'd be the perfect fit for Sugar Inc. This job is full time and on site in San Francisco. No phone calls please.
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