Careers
Recently inducted into KMWorld's "Top 100 Companies That Matter" and the AlwaysOn100, Baynote has captured an enviable position in the on-demand social search and recommendations market.
Over 130 eCommerce, media, and enterprise organizations including BT, General Mills, Expedia, Intuit, NASA, NetApp, and US Appliance use Baynote's patented UseRank® technology to tap into the collective "Wisdom of Crowds" and present their best content and products to their website visitors.
Baynote is an extraordinary place to be! Fast growing, backed by the most desirable VC firms in the valley, and led by a stellar management team, we're ready to take on a multi-billion dollar market! Are you?
Our current openings include:
- Senior Research Scientist, Recommendation Engine
- Database Engineer
- Data Center Operations Systems Administrator
- Linux Systems Administrators
- Web Application Developers
- Algorithm Engineers
- Software Engineer
- Solutions Engineers
- Engagement Manager
- Senior Account Executives
- Inside Sales Representative
Senior Research Scientist, Recommendation Engine
Baynote is looking for the best-of-the best to help drive the continuing evolution of our patented UseRank® algorithms. UseRank now powers hundreds of top websites with unparalleled ROI. Our customers span ecommerce, support, marketing, and media sites. Be part of the team whose technology has been described as “Amazon’s recommendation system on steroids”.
Responsibilities:
- Drive Baynote’s next generation of UseRank® algorithms for Recommendations & Search
- Prototype, develop, and test new algorithms and strategies alongside Algorithm Engineers
- Contribute to a growing patent portfolio
Requirements:
- Hands-on experience developing novel algorithms
- Strong academic grounding
- Knowledge of machine learning, collaborative filtering, data mining, and information retrieval algorithms a big plus
- Experience with MapReduce frameworks
- Proficiency in OO programming (preferably Java)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Database Engineer
We welcome fresh graduates who have the mind set!
Requirements:
- Experience or familiarity with databases and sql
- Experience or familiarity in developing high-performance, scalable, enterprise/web products
- Experience in Object Oriented Programming using Java
- Desire to learn new technologies
- Detail oriented
- Familiarity with web programming, Linux, HTTP, XML, REST
- Teamwork and character. High-energy self-starter who works extremely well within a team
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Data Center Operations Systems Administrator
You will play a key role in the complex data center operations that runs Baynote Services. You are a person that has a strong orientation towards Data Centers. You are strong in a few of the following areas – systems administration, network operations/design, security, system monitoring and automation.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience
- Background in IT or in a Data Center team
- System Monitoring and Automation
- Unix Systems Administration and Scripting expertise
- Good knowledge of network design
- Strong sense of security
- Experience working with an On Demand company is a great plus – and you are looking for the next big company in this
Prior experience in software as service architectures is optional, but highly desired.
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Linux Systems Administrators
You will play a key role in the complex data center operations that runs Baynote Services. You are a person that has a strong orientation towards Data Centers. You are strong in a few of the following areas – systems administration, network operations/design, security, system monitoring and automation.
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of experience
- Background in IT or in a Data Center team
- System Monitoring and Automation
- Unix Systems Administration and Scripting expertise
- Good knowledge of network design
- Strong sense of security
- Experience working with an On Demand company is a great plus – and you are looking for the next big company in this
Prior experience in software as service architectures is optional, but highly desired.
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Web Application Developers
We are looking for a Web Application Developer who has developed Web Applications for the last 2+ years. The person should have good UI development skills and be able to translate a UI design into good maintainable code. We are looking for a person who can work well in a fast paced startup environment. The person should have good communication skills and work with Product Management and UI designers to create world class user interfaces.
We welcome fresh graduates that are interested in developing User Interfaces using technologies such as AJAX, Javascript Toolkits like EXT and backend technologies such as PHP!
Requirements:
- Desire to learn new technologies
- Experience in Web Application Development
- Experience with Javascript, HTML, CSS, and AJAX
- Experience with third party UI toolkit such as EXT, YUI and Dojo
- Knowledge about cross browser compatibility
- PHP development experience
- Good Teamwork and communication
- Details oriented
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Algorithm Engineers
Want to contribute to the core algorithms that make Baynote work? We are looking for a talented and creative algorithm developer to help drive the continuing evolution of our technology.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience in scalable algorithm development in either industry or academia
- Proficiency in OO programming (preferably Java)
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of machine learning algorithms is a plus
- Familiarity with information retrieval and collaborative filtering techniques is a plus
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Software Engineer
As part of our core engineering team, you will design and implement new features of our rapidly expanding platform for community-driven recommendations and search, helping Internet users find what they want quickly and intelligently. You will develop high-performance software that deals with large amounts of data and serves millions of unique visitors a day.
Requirements:- Experience in developing high-performance, scalable, data-centric web products.
- Experience with OOP(Java or C++), HTTP, XML, REST and database.
- Strong product development experience and problem solving skills.
- Must be a good team player and have good communication skills.
- Prior experience in large data technology (such as HBase, BigTable) is highly desired.
- If you are a recent graduate without much working experience, you are welcome to send resume to us. We like smart and motivated new graduates.
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley, and is at the forefront of community-driven web intelligence. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-eng@baynote.com
Solutions Engineers
Baynote’s technology is leveraged on some of the largest and most recognized web sites in the world. Our Content Intelligence Platform automatically provides contextual and personalized product and content recommendations to site visitors. As a Solutions Engineer at Baynote, you are at the forefront of building a better web experience for our world-class customers.
Problem Solver. You have excellent attention to detail and you thrive on tackling new challenges with creative solutions.
Team Player. You are self-driven and work well within a team to contribute to our success.
Responsibilities:- Design and implement robust, high-quality solutions for our customers using the latest web technologies.
- Work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure projects are scoped accurately and released on-time.
- Provide product feedback to help drive new features and improvements.
- Identify and implement systems and tools to help improve processes and efficiency.
- BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on web technologies.
- Strong hands on knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT.
- Solid programming abilities in one or more languages, such as Java, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, etc.
- Experience working in UNIX or Linux environment.
- Web application development experience, including knowledge of cross-browser compatibility, is desired. (PHP, JSP, ASP, etc)
- Scripting and database skills a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail and desire to learn new technologies.
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-pso@baynote.com
Engagement Manager
Are you passionate about customer success and want to work with some of the largest, most influential brands On-Line? Baynote Engagement Managers lead the implementation and management of our Community Intelligence Platform [E.G. Recommendations, Social Search, Email, SEM/SEO] for our prospects, customers, partners and resellers.
Strong Character. Customers come first. You are a team player, ambitious, enthusiastic, and a driven self-starter. We want problem-solvers, and people that understand how to work in a highly matrix environment.
Communication. You are a clear communicator and comfortable working with customers at different levels and know how to drive results from your project constituents.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all project Coordination, Organization and Technical details of bringing a Baynote customer live, and thrilling them with the results.
- Engage in pre-sales opportunities, and with existing customers, focused on bringing Baynote technologies to the most progressive and influential sites the web has to offer
- Be the voice of the customer within Baynote, helping shape Baynote's product and how it's delivered
- Educate the customer's business and technical staff on Baynote's capabilities
- Identify applications and tools to accelerate customer adoption and installation
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years managing Web Projects: Experience required in implementing/managing SaaS projects. Multi-variant testing, analytics and web design is a huge plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of customer-facing experience: combining technical expertise, in the areas of pre-sales, professional services, IT or application development
- Familiar and comfortable with Web technologies: Networking – Linux, Scripting – JS, CSS, JAVA and Architecture – Web servers, Firewalls and eCommerce Platforms
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs@baynote.com
Senior Account Executives
Responsibilities:
- Working in a fast-paced, innovative team environment you will be empowered to sell Baynote solutions to both Mid Market and Enterprise companies in the eCommerce, Media and Enterprise market segments
- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales quota and business targets
- Deliver corporate presentations and demonstrations via the web to mid and senior level business owners and executives
- Utilize CRM to track all pertinent information related to the opportunity and account and effectively manage territory
- Manage sales opportunities through account prospecting, lead qualification, opportunity management, forecasting, resource allocation, account strategy, and planning
- Develop solution proposals encompassing all aspects of the business application
- Participate in the development, presentation and sale of a complete value proposition primarily via telephone and web contact
- Strong self starter with the desire and flexibility to operate in a fast-paced technology startup; open to creative business ideas; a natural-born leader and pioneer willing to explore new markets and ideas
Requirements:
- A minimum of 6 years of successful sales experience in a technology software company is required
- Average size of deals closed for past 2 years >$75K
- Met monthly, quarterly and annual quota objectives at least 3 out of last 4 years
- Past experience with SaaS or on demand application software companies selling to mid and large enterprise accounts
- Proven success in penetrating new markets and closing new business
- Ability to build rapport, establishing trust and credibility through a consultative approach, and balance assertive sales follow-up
- An understanding of Web Analytics, Content Management, Search Engine, Customer Support Applications and Portal solutions in a direct sales capacity is preferred
- Fast learner who is results-driven with proven ability to sell and project a positive, professional attitude
- Proven ability to increase deal size and accelerate the buying process
- Ability to accurately forecast based upon realistic opportunity assessments
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet our core values and culture
- The ideal candidate has a university degree/college diploma
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-sales@baynote.com
Inside Sales Representative
As an Inside Sales Representative, you are a core member of Baynote's team and you will:
- Support the sales team by conducting outbound calls to senior- and mid-level executives
- Qualify inbound inquiries as well as outbound leads
- Participate in marketing events and programs including trade shows, webinars and online meetings
- Follow through on selling opportunities that emerge from marketing campaigns
- Articulate Baynote's value proposition, organize online discovery meetings, and help capture customer requirements
- Profile, research, and deeply penetrate target accounts
- Consistently log leads, contacts and competitive information in salesforce.com
Required Skills/Experience
- A keen interest in and experience with successful high-quality and high-volume prospecting is a must!
- You have experience with enterprise software sales, in particular software-as-a-service
- You have a university degree or college diploma and 2+ years experience as an inside sales or lead development representative
- You can very effectively communicate in English with executive-level prospects by phone, through email, in meetings, as well as face to face
- You can quickly perform effective research on the Internet and develop detailed technical briefs on key target accounts
- In this position, creativity and resourcefulness are indispensable as you develop high-impact messages that capture Baynote’s value proposition and that resonate with prospects
- You have to be extremely organized and know how to work independently, set goals and achieve them, self-motivate, and collaborate productively with colleagues at all levels
Baynote is among the best startups in Silicon Valley and ready to take off. We also offer great benefits: performance bonus, top-tier health insurance, 401k, stock options, etc.
Please send your CV or resume to jobs-sales@baynote.com
