Jobs
Controller
New York - Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will be a key leader and the first full time employee in the finance function. The Controller will be responsible for building on the existing infrastructure of systems, processes, procedures, and controls currently in place in order to provide effective, value-added financial and operational platforms. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be able to work strategically as well as tactically. The Controller will wear many hats and handle everything from routine to highly complex issues. The candidate will need to communicate effectively with all employees and executives as well as with business partners, investors, and others.
Business Development Manager
New York - Develop and execute the strategy for the introduction, partnerships, and subsequent growth of the Bug Labs base unit, current modules, and future modules. Effectively introduce products to customers and collaborators, and participate in closing sales deals with OEM and large retailers. This is a hands-on role. You must demonstrate leadership in communicating, market analysis, and defining sales strategy.
Community Manager
New York or San Francisco - The Bug Labs Community Manager is the voice of the consumer speaking directly into the internal ears of the company. No voice is too big or too small, this person is in charge of making sure our communities are heard. The Community Manager participates in one-on-one and one-on-many conversations online, in various forums, communities, blogs, social networks, etc. An essential part of the Bug Labs Marketing team, this person ensures that the correct information about the company is being distributed online and that external discussions are being followed.
Embedded Linux Developer
New York - We are looking for passionate, experienced Device Driver and Linux Developers - we are talking about the kernel, driver internals, ARM experience, and the Linux bus architecture. You use and contribute to Open Source Software, work with cross-compilation and embedded tools, C programming, and shell scripting. You are also familiar with several desktop and embedded distributions. Getting your hands dirty and working deep in the code is what you love most.
Java Developer (Embedded and Extraordinaire)
New York - As the Bug Labs latest and greatest Java Developer, you will be (among other things) developing OSGi bundles, embedded Java, and Eclipse plugins. It goes without saying you are a competent, detail oriented go-getter who dances between independence, initiative, and collaboration. You have unyielding energy, you are open minded, and prioritize rewarding work with a fun team.
Contact
If you are interested in applying for one of our open positions, send an email to jobs@buglabs.net with the job title in the subject line. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and work in compliance with the ADA. You must be eligible to work in the US. We look forward to hearing from you!
Controller
New York - Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will be a key leader and the first full time employee in the finance function. The Controller will be responsible for building on the existing infrastructure of systems, processes, procedures, and controls currently in place in order to provide effective, value-added financial and operational platforms. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and will be able to work strategically as well as tactically. The Controller will wear many hats and handle everything from routine to highly complex issues. The candidate will need to communicate effectively with all employees and executives as well as with business partners, investors, and others.
Major Responsibilities
- Manage all general accounting functions including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger
- Work with operations to develop and maintain the inventory and build plans for the Company
- Work with operations to implement, manage and report on standard costs from the Company's contract manufacturers
- Implement and manage accounting, cash management policies, procedures, and development of internal controls
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Refine and prepare financial information for use by management, Board of Directors, and investors
- Preparation and maintenance of budgets and forecasts
- Be an authority and adviser on revenue recognition matters and technical accounting issues
- Assist in establishing, measuring, and maintaining business metrics
- Provide support for sales and business development operations
- Provide general business analytics
- Establish finance-based relationships with channel partners and key vendors
- Oversee financial audits, tax filings, and other compliance efforts
- Legal/contract review, including those with customers, vendors, and partners
- Administer sales and incentive compensation plans
Minimum Requirements
- 7+ years of professional accounting experience in a Venture backed start-up company preferred
- Contract manufacturing and inventory experience a must
- Consumer Electronics exposure a big plus
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, MBA/CPA strongly preferred
- Must have good revenue recognition methods and inventory experience
- Strong work ethic, hands-on attitude, a commitment to excellence and a desire to partner with different operations/departments within the company
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multiple priority environment
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
Business Development Manager
New York -
You are a talented, passionate and innovative Senior Business
Development champion. You know the ropes, you know our possibilities,
and you have the ability to craft and build the programs that will make us successful.
Just any ol' Biz Dev professional won't cut it at Bug Labs
- since you will be the Biz Dev function, you will have to be willing
and able to do it all (from cutting edge strategic plans to cold
calls). You are a pro at navigating the traditional consumer
electronics landscape, you can build the team, you know how to
innovate, and you can recognize the innovators.
Your mission, should you decide to accept it: Develop and execute the strategy for the introduction,
partnerships, and subsequent growth of the Bug Labs base unit as well as current and future modules.
Effectively introduce products to customers and collaborators, and participate in closing sales deals
with OEM and large retailers. This is a hands-on role. You must demonstrate leadership in communicating,
market analysis, and defining sales strategy. You should have a track record in selling into large Consumer
Electronics companies, mobile operators, and major retailers.
Major Responsibilities
- Identify and form partnerships with Consumer Electronics companies worldwide
- Research the Consumer Electronics industry and recommend future markets
- Prepare new product definitions and business plans (business partnerships, applications, modules and hardware configurations)
- Create, propose, and manage business plans
- Participate in industry forums and standard-setting bodies
- Perform technical market research and competitive analysis
- Identify and foster joint development with other companies
- Champion new markets and products
- Evangelize Bug Labs and its capabilities to outside stakeholders
Minimum Requirements
- 3-5 years experience, preferably in Sales
- Strategic marketing or business development experience in the Consumer Electronics industry
- Current Consumer Electronics industry connections
- Proven track record in product definition, development, and launch of successful products
- Strong hardware and software background
- Clear understanding of business fundamentals
- Analytical approach to problem solving
- Proven project management skills
- Self directed and results orientated
- Ability to lead strategic discussions of the Bug Labs management team to obtain their support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- While we don't foresee it immediately, you must have the ability and desire to travel up to 50%
- BS or equivalent with MBA highly preferred
Community Manager
New York or San Francisco - The Bug Labs Community Manager is the voice of the consumer speaking directly into the internal ears of the company. No voice is too big or too small, this person is in charge of making sure our communities are heard. The Community Manager participates in one-on-one and one-on-many conversations online, in various forums, communities, blogs, social networks, etc. An essential part of the Bug Labs Marketing team, this person ensures that the correct information about the company is being distributed online and that external discussions are being followed.
Major Responsibilities
- Receive, organize, filter and respond to all incoming consumer emails
- Monitor all Bug forums (internal, external, beta, etc) and maintain an active presence in all locations
- Engage other team members and departments as needed
- Attend major trade shows and other events as needed
- Handle all organizational activities (locate facilities, make arrangements, etc) for BUG+SF, BUG+EDU, .ORG, and other programs and events
- Create weekly "state of the community" reports containing pertinent information for the Bug Labs team
- Participate in individual outreach campaigns on external communities and forums in tandem with marketing efforts
- Monitor blogosphere for individuals that should be targeted with marketing campaigns
- Actively Twitter, Facebook, Tumble, Pownce, Jaiku, and Mahalo for the company
Minimum Requirements
- Extremely strong oral and written communication skills
- Extensive experience cruising online community forums and technology sites
- Enthusiastic "people person" with a passion for communication and marketing
- Strong attention to process and detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Self starter and problem solver
Embedded Linux Developer
New York - We are looking for passionate, experienced Device Driver and Linux Developers - we are talking about the kernel, driver internals, ARM experience, and the Linux bus architecture. You use and contribute to Open Source Software, work with cross-compilation and embedded tools, C programming, and shell scripting. You are also familiar with several desktop and embedded distributions. Getting your hands dirty and working deep in the code is what you love most.
Major Responsibilities
- Write, maintain, and port Linux device drivers
- Manage and update make files and build scripts
- Make strategic choices on software packages and open source groups to utilize and contribute to
Minimum Requirements
- Proficient in 'C' programming
- GNU tools/Cross-compiling experience
- At least 2 years Linux device driver development experience
- Linux 2.6 kernel Kconfig/makefile familiarity
- Experience with Wifi, I2S/audio and power management drivers
- Linux application development experience
- Low-level hardware device experience
- Exposure to full software development lifecycle
- Embedded Linux development experience
- Distributed application development experience
- ARM familiarity
- Embedded system design experience
- Experience and participation with open source project(s) is a big big plus
- Self starter - ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Demonstrable background in computer science (algorithms, time/space complexity, abstract datatypes)
- Excellent communication skills a must
Java Developer (Embedded and Extraordinaire)
New York - As the Bug Labs latest and greatest Java Developer, you will be (among other things) developing OSGi bundles, embedded Java, and Eclipse plugins. It goes without saying you are a competent, detail oriented go-getter who dances between independence, initiative, and collaboration. You have unyielding energy, you are open minded, and prioritize rewarding work with a fun team.
Major Responsibilities
- Create and write applications in Java (embedded Java Development)
- Create test cases based on functional specifications and/or use cases provided by development
- Develop OSGi bundles and Eclipse plugins
- Create build and deployment scripts
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with or a desire to learn test driven development
- Experience with PC and Mac systems
- Experience working with Eclipse
- Proficiency in Java
- Interest in embedded systems
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized
- Strong oral and written communication skills, particularly in discussing technical issues clearly and succinctly
- Able to provide sample test plans and test cases
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Self starter that works well with others (experience working with a start up preferred)
- Exposure to a wide set of technologies and methodologies
