Jobs
We are looking for world-class professionals who are passionate about their work and excited about building a great business. We offer a unique environment where exceptional people are working together to create the world's best search engine for shopping. You will have the opportunity to work with an extremely strong team that is dedicated to developing a truly innovative and superior service. We have a fun, interesting, and challenging culture of innovation and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, generous stock options, medical benefits (100% paid for employees), and an attractive work environment. Below are our current openings. Please check back regularly.
- Software Engineer
- Software Engineer Fluent or Native German Speaking
- Accounting Manager
- Sr. Manager/Director Search Marketing
- Product Manager
- Media Buyer for Lead Generation
- Online Marketing Manager
- Product Specialist Fluent or Native German Speaking Temp to Hire
Software Engineer
Become.com is looking for an energetic, talented, results oriented individual to join our core engineering team. The ideal candidate has a desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment and has most recently been a Senior Manager at a successful software engineering company. The position reports to the Vice President. Our engineers are focused on creating the next generation tools for comparison shopping and vertical search, applying innovative concepts for crawling, ranking, indexing and classification. We are looking for creative and inquisitive people who are passionate about solving challenging problems.
This position requires background in developing/implementing and evaluating new algorithms for machine learning, text categorization, information retrieval and natural language processing. Several years of software development experience at a startup is a plus.
Requirements:
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent (Ph.D. a plus).
• Skills/Qualifications in machine learning, information retrieval, and web data mining.
• At least 5 years of software development experience (in Java/C++), and understanding of object oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with distributed systems, machine learning, information retrieval and/or experience with large data (over 100Gigabyte of data) is a big plus.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to job.eng@become.com
Software Engineer Fluent or Native German Speaking
Become.com is seeking a candidate who is fluent in written and spoken German, native speakers preferred, to develop our emerging comparison shopping site in Germany. This effort includes working with our team in our Sunnyvale offices and assisting our UK personnel to architect, develop, and deploy our new Comparison Shopping Site.
The perfect candidate will be comfortable working in a high-energy, start-up environment and have a passion for learning about the e-commerce and search segments of the Internet industry. This position requires background in developing/implementing and evaluating new algorithms for machine learning, text categorization, information retrieval and natural language processing.
Requirements:
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent (Ph.D. a plus).
• Skills/Qualifications in machine learning, information retrieval, and web data mining.
• At least 5 years of software development experience (in Java/C++), and understanding of object oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with internationalization
• Fluency in written and spoken German
This position is part of our core engineering team, developing state of the art technologies and tools. Our engineers are focused on creating the next generation search engine in vertical search space, applying innovative concepts for crawling, ranking, indexing and classification. We are looking for creative and inquisitive people who are passionate about solving challenging problems. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to job.deeng@become.com
Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is an integral part of the finance and accounting team, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Accounting. The position requires interaction with the executive team on business and financial issues. The Accounting Manager is also involved with annual audit, treasury, investments, and special projects, which may include providing the appropriate support and due diligence necessary to support the company's acquisitions.
As the working, hands-on leader of the accounting team, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions including: revenue accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, month end close, credit, cash management, investments, corporate tax and financial reporting. Also, this person will work closely with finance to manage financial projection models and implement financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process including actual v. plan, variance analysis, and timely management reporting.
The new Accounting Manager will be part of the driving force in creating value, ensuring financial effectiveness, and helping to build the future of the enterprise. This individual must be a team player with the organization, effective manager, trusted executive and an active part of designing the future success of the company.
Responsibilities include:
• Provide ongoing General Ledger account analysis, documentation and supporting work papers, proposing and booking adjustments as needed to record assets and liabilities ensuring complete accuracy of books
• Assist to plan, organize, and coordinate financial policies in order to control receipts of revenue, expenditures of funds and the conservation of cash and assets
• Assist in the on-going design and modifications to the accounting systems to provide complete and accurate financial and statistical reporting as efficiently as possible that meet the needs of the internal and external clients. Assist with specific projects including system or integration design, implementation and documentation
• Ensure that the assets are properly and adequately recorded and tracked though the use of a fixed asset tracking program
• Prepare cash forecasting for Senior Management in order to meet the operating and capital expenditures
• Maintain well-organized, complete and accurate files and records according to the departmental procedures and policies
• Provide other accounting related support activities as required
Requirements:
• 5 years accounting experience with latest experience as an Accounting Manager or equivalent duties
• Direct experience with e-commerce, performance based marketing companies a plus
• Strong experience with ADP, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong technical background. International and consolidation experience a plus
• Strong work ethic and highest level of integrity and honesty
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA a plus but not required
If you are currently looking for a new opportunity, please send your resume for consideration to job.mgracct@become.com
Sr. Manager/Director Search Marketing
Become.com is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, highly quantitative professional to lead its Internet marketing efforts. This effort includes directing the team responsible for managing keyword portfolios and paid search processes, as well as working closely with Engineering to develop tools and processes for scalable management of keyword and content campaigns on all major networks. The position will have responsibility for managing the financial performance for all search marketing efforts. This person must be comfortable working in a high-energy, start-up environment and have a passion for learning about the e-commerce and search segments of the Internet industry. This job has a competitive salary, in addition to pre-ipo stock options and healthcare benefits. This position reports to the Vice President of Comparison Shopping.
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
• Take responsibility for key paid search business performance metrics; revenue per visitor, conversion rates, overall revenue, and cost per click
• Lead the ongoing development and optimization of the keyword portfolio
• Develop, lead and implement the core SEM growth strategy for Become.com
• Optimize performance of the keyword portfolio by testing new creative, landing pages. Key goals are to maximize revenue while maintaining required ROI
• Manage and develop a team of SEM portfolio managers
• Direct Engineering efforts to expand and optimize large-scale automated keyword management (25MM+ keywords)
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals throughout the organization including Business Team, Product Team, Engineering Team and Executive Management
Qualifications & Experience:
• BA/BS in Engineering, CS or comparable Quantitative and Analytical Major, MBA preferred
• 7+ years work experience
• 2+ years experience managing large scale keyword campaigns on Google AdWords, Yahoo Search Marketing (Panama) and Microsoft AdCenter
• High level of comfort with data-oriented, quantitative decision making
• Exceptional quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage to goals effectively in a matrixed environment
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for getting results
For immediate consideration, please send your resume in Word or PDF format to job.mgrsm@become.com with subject line "Head of Internet Marketing"
Product Manager
Become.com is building the next generation of online comparison shopping, integrating cutting edge vertical web search capability with product comparison shopping. We are looking for an experienced, results-oriented Product Manager to help lead the charge in developing this exciting new consumer experience. The perfect candidate is a strategic thinker who is both extremely analytical and innovative. Experience in web search, comparison shopping engines, and web UI are desirable; passion for internet search and shopping, along with the desire to help create the next revolution in web search is a must. As a Product Manager, you will drive the development and innovation in our comparison shopping search product. You will have the responsibility for identifying market requirements, defining the product vision, and launching products and subsequent improvements. Product Managers work closely with senior management, as well as the Engineering, Marketing, MarCom, and Business Development teams, to effectively manage the entire product lifecycle. This position reports to the VP of Product Management. Competitive salary with generous, pre-ipo stock options
Responsibilities:
• Effectively manage online products in a highly cross-functional, collaborative environment.
• Translate consumer and business needs into MRD/PRDs and ultimately into successful products.
• Develop a working understanding of the important aspects of Become.com's web search and product search technologies, to facilitate optimal communication and decisions.
• Collaborate with Business Development to explore licensing of technologies for enhancement of Become.com products, and distribution of in-house products.
• Dynamically adapt to expanding roles and responsibilities in a start-up environment.
• Define key metrics, track and analyze product performance, and assess customer feedback.
• Aggressively identify optimization opportunities and new product features to maintain a leadership position for Become's product search and comparison shopping experience.
Requirements:
• BA/BS in CS, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline required.
• 3-5 years of product management experience, preferably in a web-based environment
• Strong strategic analysis skills and business acumen Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities to all levels of the organization
• Track record of successful development, launching, and marketing of online products in a highly cross-functional matrixed environment
For immediate consideration, please send us your resume in Word or PDF format to job.mgrpro@become.com
Media Buyer for Lead Generation
Become.com is a powerful search engine and comparison shopping service that helps people make better buying decisions and purchases online by searching over five billion web pages and using its patent-pending AIRTM (Affinity Index Ranking) search technology. Founded in 2004 by industry pioneers Michael Yang and Yeogirl Yun, creators of MySimon, Become.com received $17.5 million from TPG Growth and an additional $8 million from European Founders Fund in 2008 to facilitate aggressive growth internationally and expand into new businesses. With over 25 million products and 5000 merchants, Become.com provides the Web's most robust and easy to use combination of relevant product research and comparison shopping. Please visit us at www.become.com.
We are currently looking for an energetic and diligent Media Buyer for our new Lead Generation business. The ideal candidate has a desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment and has most recently been a Media Buyer at a successful consumer Internet company.
Responsibilities:
• Prospect and engage with new publishers for our Lead Generation verticals.
• Negotiate deals to maximize volume and margin of advertising campaigns while minimizing risk.
• Optimize campaigns through working with publishers on placements, creative inventory and targeting.
• Recommend action plan on new publisher relationships through campaign data analysis to improve performance and develop new strategies while managing financial loss.
• Establish relationships and serve as point person with major networks, portals, publishers and other marketing partners.
• Work with internal groups to launch and manage campaigns including creative designers, engineers, finance, sales and marketing departments.
• Manage monthly media spend and metrics
Experience/Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree required
• 2+ years of online media buying with history of managing profitable campaigns
• Experience in developing and managing sales pipelines is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to structure deals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detailed oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of success metrics and ability to measure performance with quantitative acumen.
• Lead generation industry experience in loans, online education, mortgage, insurance, travel, auto or other major verticals is beneficial.
• Rolodex of relationships with major portals, ad networks, agencies and other publishers and explicit understanding of how to achieve successful campaigns.
For immediate consideration, please send resumes with "Media Buyer" as subject line to job.medbuy@become.com .
Online Marketing Manager for Lead Generation
Become.com is a powerful search engine and comparison shopping service that helps people make better buying decisions and purchases online by searching over five billion web pages and using its patent-pending AIRTM (Affinity Index Ranking) search technology. Founded in 2004 by industry pioneers Michael Yang and Yeogirl Yun, creators of MySimon, Become.com received $17.5 million from TPG Growth and an additional $8 million from European Founders Fund in 2008 to facilitate aggressive growth internationally and expand into new businesses. With over 25 million products and 5000 merchants, Become.com provides the Web's most robust and easy to use combination of relevant product research and comparison shopping. Please visit us at www.become.com.
We are currently looking for an energetic and talented individual to serve as our Online Marketing Manager to drive and acquire consumers to our new vertical markets. The ideal candidate has a desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment and has most recently been a Manager at a successful consumer Internet company.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, launch, and oversee and manage customer acquisition activities for Lead Generation businesses across various marketing channels with a voracious attention to metrics.
• Identify, prospect, and negotiate media buys and strategic relationships with portals, advertising networks, online agencies, email marketing providers, publishers, affiliates, and other contextually-relevant websites to maximize profitable distribution relationships.
• Manage relationships through analyzing campaign performance, fine tuning placements, updating creative inventory, negotiating structures, terminating unprofitable media buys, and continuously seeking growth opportunities.
• Develop tracking and analytical tools to most efficiently and effectively manage partners and test new campaigns.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments in creative, sales, business development, engineering and product management.
• Work closely with SEM team to identify keywords, create copy, and optimize bidding strategies to for campaigns with Google, MSN, Yahoo and other search engines.
• Partner with SEO Manager to improve standings on search engines.
• Develop pipeline and close affiliate relationships.
Qualifications/Experience:
• 5+ years experience in marketing, online media buying, and/or Internet business development. Experience with online display advertising is a MUST, with emphasis on performance based marketing.
• Familiarity with all popular IAB display ad units, and hands on experience with display ad management systems (DART, AdManager, etc.).
• Experience in creating, managing, and optimizing banner display media.
• Deep rolodex of relationships with major portals, ad networks, agencies and other publishers and explicit understanding of how to achieve successful campaigns.
• Lead generation industry experience in loans, online education, mortgage, insurance, travel, auto or other major verticals is beneficial.
• Expertise in CPA, CPM, CPC business models with top notch quantitative/financial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Detailed oriented and organized.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and often ambiguous work environment. Adept at managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Strong dedication and work ethic essential.
• BA/BS degree required; MBA is a plus
For immediate consideration, please send us your resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to job.mgrmkt@become.com. Resumes without an attached cover letter will not be considered.
Product Specialist- Fluent or Native German Speaking Temp to Hire
Become.com is seeking a candidate who is fluent in written and spoken German, native speakers preferred, to help build and manage important parts of our Comparison Shopping Engine, and internet marketing efforts. This effort includes assisting the Search Marketing team to optimize and manage Become's European efforts. The perfect candidate will possess many of the qualifications below, be comfortable working in a high-energy, start-up environment and have a passion for learning about the e-commerce and search segments of the Internet industry.
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
• Help translate and launch the German Comparison Shopping Site
• Work closely with the marketing teams to complete marketing projects on time for site before and after launch
• Assist with categorization and classification of web-based content
• Assist with search engine testing and quality assurance
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of various online marketing channels so as to help with the overall growth of the European businesses.
• Become a product champion for Become's German business helping define some of the internal development necessary for us to succeed in the German market
• Develop a broad understanding of the different strategic approaches being employed in the comparison shopping market in Germany and help shape Become's strategy to take full advantage of market opportunities
• Assist with other projects as required
Qualifications & Experience:
• BA or BS required
• Background or classes in engineering, marketing, mathematical, science, or other highly quantitative discipline
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Great quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience and comfort in working in a team environment
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for getting results
• Basic HTML skills are a plus but not a requirement
This position begins with an hourly wage of $15.00 hour. The successful candidate will convert to full-time annual salary of $37,500, with benefits and stock options after 120 days. For immediate consideration, please send your resume in Word or PDF format to job.deps@become.com