MyPunchbowl

Careers

Are you looking for a job in a fun, software startup environment where you can be part of the core team? Do you enjoy working on the latest web technology and learning the inner-workings of the internet? Do you want to be involved in a cutting-edge Web 2.0 company? If so, Punchbowl Software is the place for you.

We are a highly productive and focused, yet easy-going group of software experts creating a web application for a fun and lucrative market. We're a fast growing company, and have job openings in all functional areas, including software engineering, user interface design, and business development.

Tell us how you think your experience and skills can help us grow. We're looking for a range of experience levels in each area, from recent college grads to experienced veterans. If you are interested and are motivated to join a startup, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us your resume: jobs@punchbowlsoftware.com

Current Openings

Experienced Ruby on Rails Developer

Punchbowl Software, creators of MyPunchbowl, is seeking to add another accomplished Rails developer to our growing team. The ideal candidate is extremely talented in Ruby on Rails and has been using Rails extensively in consumer-facing web applications for more than a year. Expert knowledge of Javascript, HTML, and CSS and previous TDD experience is also required.

Why join us?

You will get the opportunity to work in an energetic and fast-paced startup environment with other excellent and experienced Rails developers. We stay current with the latest trends in the web development and Ruby communities and are quick to integrate things like Rails 2.3, Git, Shoulda, Rack Middleware, Rails Metal, etc. Since you will be surrounded by other exceptional and motivated individuals, you will be inspired to do great work and will have the chance to participate in taking MyPunchbowl to new heights.

To apply for this position:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.mypunchbowl.com and check it out.
  2. Send a *one page* resume, quick impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to railsjobs@punchbowlsoftware.com.

Senior Product Manager

Punchbowl Software, the developers of MyPunchbowl.com, is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our growing team. We’re looking for an energetic, experienced Product Manager who is ready for a new challenge and wants to work alongside great people.

Who you are:

  • You have 3-5 years of software or technology experience in a startup or high growth technology company
  • You have a passion for gaining insights into customer needs and market conditions
  • You have a successful track record working with engineering and technical audiences
  • You are attuned the needs of customers and can establish good customer relationships
  • You have enthusiasm and passion with readiness to join an early-stage startup
  • You are an excellent communicator and fast-learner
  • You have strong technical and business skills
  • You live within a 45 minute drive of Framingham, MA

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and in-depth customer analysis to drive product decisions
  • Identify new areas for product development by analyzing customer feedback and market trends
  • Monitor progress of new products through the product development life cycle
  • Work with engineering and marketing teams to execute new products and programs

To apply for this job:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.mypunchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowlsoftware.com.

Product Specialist

Punchbowl Software, the developers of MyPunchbowl.com, is looking for a person to join our growing team. This role is a hybrid role of QA and customer support. We’re looking for an energetic person who is ready for a new challenge and wants to work alongside great people.

Who we are:

  • A group of highly-skilled software professionals
  • A Venture Capital backed early-stage startup (backed by Intel Capital)
  • A company located in Framingham, MA

Who you are:

  • You are bright, articulate, and an excellent communicator
  • You enjoy the process of problem-solving and have a superior memory for details
  • You may have experience in product testing or quality assurance – if you don’t, you are excited to learn
  • You have experience dealing with customers via email and phone, and know how to make every customer happy (even if it is sometimes frustrating!)
  • You consider yourself web savvy and know your way around Internet Explorer and Firefox (and maybe even Safari).
  • You have enthusiasm and passion with readiness to join an early-stage startup
  • You have a college degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • You live within a 45 minute drive of Framingham, MA

To apply for this job:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.mypunchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowlsoftware.com.

Inside Sales Position

Punchbowl Software, the developers of MyPunchbowl.com, is looking for an enthusiastic inside sales representative to join our fast-growing team. Our ideal candidate is passionate, assertive, and driven to reach and exceed their goals. Previous experience in sales is a must. Our ideal candidate understands what it takes to establish positive relationships and you are willing to take risks. You must also possess the ability to engage others with your natural enthusiasm and ability to present our products and services as the best in the marketplace.

Punchbowl Software, located in Framingham, MA, strives to provide a fun, casual, and innovative environment for our employees where hard work is recognized and rewarded. This position pays a competitive base salary plus commissions.

Position Requirements:

  • At least one year of experience using Salesforce.com or a comparable CRM
  • Experience selling to small businesses
  • Strong written and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team goal
  • Possess the skills to turn leads into sales

Responsibilities:

  • Make outbound calls to prospects, qualify, and convert new business
  • Generate and quality sales leads
  • Develop and take ownership of customer relationships
  • Provide pricing, quotes and assistance over the phone and through email
  • Maintain customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate data
  • Utilize phone, email and web tools to effectively communicate our offerings
  • Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly goals and quotas

To apply for this job:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.mypunchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowlsoftware.com.

Marketing & Public Relations Intern

Punchbowl Software is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing & PR Intern to join our fun, software startup environment.

Who you are:

  • You are intelligent and well organized
  • You have excellent writing skills
  • You are energetic and creative
  • You have an excellent memory and attention to detail
  • You are web savvy, particularly with social networking sites
  • You have marketing experience from previous internships and/or coursework

Responsibilities:

  • Represent and promote MyPunchbowl on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook
  • Expand MyPunchbowl’s presence in the blogosphere
  • Implement a relationship management tool for keeping track of bloggers
  • Assist with press announcements and other marketing activities
  • Various writing tasks as needed
  • Assist with office and administrative tasks

To apply for this internship:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.mypunchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowlsoftware.com.

We *DO NOT* pay recruiter fees. Please: no recruiters, headhunters, offshore development teams, or offshore individuals.