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GAIKAI is pioneering the cloud-based video gaming industry by bringing high-end games to websites and connected devices through our global interactive entertainment network.

We're seeking talented individuals to work on groundbreaking, disruptive technology in a fast-paced startup environment.

We offer generous salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a friendly and collaborative work environment in a great location. Our corporate offices are based in Aliso Viejo, CA, just minutes from Southern California's best beaches.

GAIKAI is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and accept applications for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail support@gaikai.com for assistance.

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account development manager(s)
Aliso Viejo
CA
We are looking for junior and senior account managers to drive and develop business within the Gaikai ad vertical and with strategic partners. A track record in account development, relationship management and sales along with a desire to help create the next big thing in rich media advertising and cloud gaming a must.

Location is Bay Area or Aliso Viejo, CA (primary); Europe (possible).
Responsibilities:

Ongoing Relationship Management and support for external partners including leading tactical activities internal to Gaikai

Campaign proposal and business development to maximize partner impact across Gaikai technologies and channels

Contributor to overall partner strategy and long-term business planning

Assistance in Goal Setting, Forecasting and Budgeting

Individual contributor role with possible small team leadership projects

Requirements:

3+ years of direct work experience in CRM, account development or sales

Start-up, Internet or Gaming Industry experience preferred

BA, BS or equivalent degree required

MBA a plus

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

Solid understanding of account management and development both for tactical activity and longer term strategic growth

Excellent presentation, proposal and communication skills (including PowerPoint and Excel)

Knowledge of Salesforce and other sales/CRM tools a strong plus

Additional languages (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish) a strong plus

Experience working in licensing and sponsorships a plus

Additional Attributes:

Proven results in customer and partner relationship management

Ability to work with limited supervision

High energy and driven

Be a team player in a highly collaborative culture

Travel as needed: android/java programmer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Successfully get Gaikai running on Android and other mobile devices Help design and build UI for Gaikai and affiliated pages in order to optimize visual and functional appeal for Android and other mobile devices Work closely with the tech team and ensure all designs meet specifications and standards for the web, and have cross-platform usability and accessibility Find innovative ways to incorporate new ideas into the mobile user experience Requirements: BS degree or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5 years in Java writing and programming-advanced experience is a must Android SDK-basic experience and familiarity is acceptable Google APIs JNI Native coding in audio/video OpenMax HTML and CSS skills, with a focus on standards Experience in application development for multiple platforms (iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile) Desired Skills and Knowledge: Be comfortable working with a wide range of individuals to complete duties Experience in Game Industry desired Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision Driven Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation and documentation skills: build integration engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Implement, use, and maintain automated build tools. Create and maintain an automated process for integrating and deploying software. Participate in code reviews. Write integration tests. Work with engineers and QA to ensure that builds are integrated and deployed continuously. Requirements: 5-7 years of experience. Experience using automated build/integration tools. Experience with continuous integration/deployment. Experience with automated integration testing. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge with Java, C++, PHP and Python Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Experience with Selenium and/or other test systems Familiarity with ElectricCommander a strong plus BS in Computer Science or a related field desired Additional Attributes: Results oriented person with a proven ability to deliver on tight schedules. Ability to work with limited supervision. Highly motivated and solution oriented. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A team player that thrives working in highly collaborative environment. Experience working in start-up environment is a plus.: data movement engineering lead
Aliso Viejo
CA
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence, the Data Movement Engineering Lead will bring deep ETL development and optimization experience. The successful candidate will have used a variety of ETL tools and techniques to deliver highly scalable and high performing data movement and transformation environments. Can appropriately trade-off when to utilize ETL versus ELT.

Data architecture, communication, project management, and team management skills will be key skills. Use and support of Business Intelligence or Query tools is also highly important. Preferred tools include SQL, ETL Tools (Informatica, Pentaho, Talend, Python, or Ab Initio), Database Platforms (Vertica, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and/or Teradata).
Responsibilities:

Conceptualize and build the data movement architecture

Define and deliver Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) strategies, processes, and technology solutions to support cross-boundary data-to-data integration, and ETL within the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) environment.

Lead efforts to define and develop technical standards for data movement and transformation

Lead in source and out sourced ETL development resources and assure their deliverables integrate and conform with the data movement architecture including design and code walk-thrus

Developing an understanding of key customer segments and channels.

Integrate fully data quality and QA processes to assure that data loaded to the EDW conforms to business rules and that data quality issues are handled according to those business rules

Sets Enterprise and project technical direction and provides oversight and technical checkpoints to enforce enterprise standards and quality of solutions as they pertain to data movement into and out of the EDW environment.

Researches new technologies, tools and methodologies as they emerge that may be applicable to the ETL architecture

Creates and maintains standard program reports and distributes appropriately and provides ongoing support to the Business Intelligence end-user community

Experience working with structured and unstructured data including session and log parsing

Requirements:

Excellent project management skills; ability to multi-task; strong problem solving skills

Excellent SQL skills required; extensive interaction with computer systems and analytical tools supporting BI

Oracle, Teradata, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica or equivalent data warehouse environment experience required

Microstrategy, Business Objects, Cognos, Tableau or equivalent BI reporting environment experience

Pentaho, Talend, Python, Informatica, Ab Initio, and/or Data Stage experience

Willingness to code and deliver results

7+ years in technical development and leadership roles on business intelligence and data warehousing projects

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related technical position, or equivalent work experience

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

Experience designing physical data models

Experience designing and developing with ETL tools

Experience designing and developing with MOLAP/ROLAP/OLAP tools

Experience designing and developing with Relational Reporting Tools

Judgment. Your judgment calls turn out well (people, technical, business, and creative judgment calls). Your insights are influential and important.

Creativity. You are inventive. You re-conceptualize issues to come up with innovative but practical solutions to hard problems.

Intelligence. You think broadly and strategically. You make subtle connections others miss. You absorb large amounts of information rapidly. You learn fast. You can change directions rapidly when appropriate.

Honesty. You are known for your candor. You avoid partial truth and tinted truth. You are non-political and straightforward when you disagree with others. You only say things about people you will say to their face.

Communication. You are effective communicating both in meetings and one to one.

Passion. You care deeply about the company’s success and your colleagues know it. Your thirst for excellence is infectious and inspiring.

Additional Attributes:

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Driven.

Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.: database engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Owns all aspects of database administration: installation, configuration, tuning, backup strategy, disaster recovery, upgrades and schema deployment Ultimately responsible for the availability, usability and performance of database infrastructure Develops tools and scripts to automate management of database environments Participates in the design of architectures and automation that deliver against strict requirements for functionality, scalability, performance and reliability Become proficient in understanding how each software component, system design and configuration is linked together with the database tier to form an end-to-end solution. Works with Business Intelligence team to increase visibility into key performance indicators and metrics via reports and dashboarding. Assist in the development of reliable ETL processes, data models. Part of an on-call rotation schedule.   Contributes to ongoing runbook and architecture documentation efforts Requirements: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related technical discipline or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5 years administering MySQL databases, including configuration, troubleshooting and automation.    Extensive experience with capacity planning and performance optimization. Experience with data warehouse and business intelligence architectures and concepts.    Optimizes data model for reporting and aggregate analysis. Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL Advanced experience scripting in several of the following languages: Python, Perl, Shell, Java Proven ability to quickly learn and implement unfamiliar technologies Desired Skills and Knowledge: Experience with storage administration of NetApp and EMC devices. Prior experience with other database technologies (PostgreSQL, Oracle) Project experience with Hadoop or similar systems Prior experience in benchmarking and evaluating new technologies, providing concise feedback to management Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision.   Driven. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation and documentation skills.: database systems administrator
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Perform day to day database systems administration Support and maintain large database clusters. Assist engineers with data modeling, maintaining ETL processes, and maintaining multiple data warehouse environments. Review and tune database queries and reports to ensure quality performance. Develop scripts to monitor the health and integrity of databases. Ensuring data redundancy and availability. Requirements: Minimum 5-7 years database systems administration work experience Experience maintaining large data warehouses. Strong knowledge of database design BS in Computer Science or a related field Desired Skills and Knowledge: Experience with MongoDB Experience with Vertica Experience with SQL (MySQL, Oracle) Must possess strong scripting skills Experience with Hadoop preferred. Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments Knowledge in Python and BASH a plus Additional Attributes: Results oriented person with a proven ability to deliver on tight schedules Ability to work with limited supervision Highly motivated and solution oriented Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills A team player that thrives working in highly collaborative environment Experience working in start-up environment is a plus: director, business development
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Solicit, review and close business relationships with a wide array of partners. Negotiate financially responsible and equitable deals. Participate in financial analysis with internal analyst and accounting staff. Assist in relationship management with external parties to ensure mutual growth and long term benefits. Participate in mid-term planning and development of strategic initiatives. Effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Limited supervisory responsibilities that may increase over time. Requirements: 8+ years of business development experience with 2+ years of management experience and 2+ years of B2B negotiations required. Excellent communication skills across a variety of mediums required. Demonstrated ability to navigate and negotiate a variety of deals, solve unstructured business problems in an ambiguous and changing environment. Demonstrated ability to assemble basic business cases for new opportunities. Good financial analysis and basic knowledge of accounting principles. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deals and relationships at once. Solid understanding of internet and online technologies is required. Good understanding of internet commerce and ad models is a strong plus. Solid understanding of the video game industry is a strong plus. High attention to detail. Additional languages (German, Japanese, Chinese or Korean preferred) a plus. Desired Skills and Knowledge: BA/BS required. MBA strongly desired. Finance or Accounting degree/experience a plus. Additional studies in CSC or IT/IS systems a plus. Legal experience a plus. Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus. Ability to work with limited supervision. Driven. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be a team player in collaborative culture. Gaming and start-up experience a plus.: java integration engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Design and implement backend services for our highly available and highly distributed Middleware infrastructure Design, implement and optimize our data access layer using your strong hibernate skills Participates in the design of architectures and automation that deliver against strict requirements for functionality, scalability, performance and reliability Implement business workflows to fully automate our distribution and integration processes Solve all problems that come your way Requirements: BS, or MS in Computer Science or related technical field preferred or equivalent experience. Proven programming experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies such as JMS, JMX, REST, WebService, XML, Json, JAAS, Hibernate and Spring Minimum of 5 years Java integration experience and a at least 3 years proven experience with the following technologies: Hibernate, Spring, REST, WebService Deep understanding of integration pattern design and implementation Proficient in a Unix/Linux environment. Proven ability to quickly learn and implement unfamiliar technologies Desired Skills and Knowledge: Experience with Apache ServiceMix is a plus, specifically with Apache Camel, ActiveMQ, and/or Apache ODE Good scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Perl, Shell). Deep knowledge of internet technologies. Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision. Driven. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation and documentation skills: network automation engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Expert knowledge of PYTHON (the primary development language used in this role). Fundamental networking knowledge of TCP/IP. General firewall rule-set knowledge. Linux knowledge; general kernel operation and system experience, such as compiling a kernel. General integration with monitoring tools. Generic familiarity with database development and SQL under Python. General Bash and bash script knowledge. Experience with various interfaces and markup language, XML, JSON. Responsible for network tools, development, integration and automation. Requirements: Experience with development of modular development framework and open source integration. Experience with long and short term development cycles. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Experience with JUNOS configuration and automation highly desirable. Experience with routing and switching. General networking knowledge or desire and aptitude to acquire it. Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus. Ability to work with limited supervision. A driven, self-starter. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be a team player in collaborative culture. Gaming and start-up experience are a plus.: network programmer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Design and implement server management software for our highly available and highly distributed system setup Design, implement server management software for our distribution and staging systems Must have strong Python skills Must possess strong understanding of network protocols, encryption, and distributed file systems Solve all problems that come your way Requirements: BS, Computer Science preferred or related technical field preferred or equivalent experience. Proven programming experience in Java/J2EE and related technologies such as JMS, JMX, REST, WebService, XML, Json, JAAS, Hibernate and Spring Proficient in a Unix/Linux environment Proven ability to quickly learn and implement unfamiliar technologies Desired Skills and Knowledge: Experience with Apache ServiceMix is a plus, specifically with Apache Camel, ActiveMQ, and/or Apache ODE Good scripting skills in at least one common language (Python, Perl, Shell) Deep knowledge of internet technologies Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision Driven Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation and documentation skills: operational test engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Write automated integration tests for different platforms (Windows, Linux and Mac) Maintain automated testing tools Work with engineers and QA to ensure that builds are integrated and deployed continuously. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience Experience with automated integration/deployment tools. Experience with continuous integration/deployment processes. Experience writing automated integration tests. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Java, C++, PHP, and Python Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Experience with Selenium and/or other test systems a strong plus BS, Computer Science or a related field desired Additional Attributes: Results oriented person with a proven ability to deliver on tight schedules. Ability to work with limited supervision. Highly motivated and solution oriented. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A team player that thrives working in highly collaborative environment. Experience working in start-up environment is a plus.: product manager/sr. business analyst
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Responsible for soliciting business and functional requirements through JAD sessions, one on one interviews, workshops, R&D and/or existing procedures. Responsible for translating vision docs/ high level business requirements into detailed functional requirements and wireframes. Responsible for effectively communicating requirements to internal teams and vendors and to own the product by seeing it through from inception to implementation. Experience with gap and workflow analysis, developing scope documents, BRDs, functional specifications, UML diagrams, use case scenarios, and UI design. Responsible for ensuring scope and requirements are understood, agreed to and signed off at the appropriate early stages in a project. Responsible for creating UAT test plans and test scripts and communicating them to the QA team. Responsible for escalating red flags and project obstacles expeditiously to the executive sponsor. Requirements: Experience across the full software development life-cycle (SDLC). At least of 5 years of solid business analysis/ product manage experience. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Expert knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, and development methodologies including RUP, AGILE and Waterfall. Effective analytical/problem solving and research skills with the ability to work indepndently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication, presentation and meeting facilitation skills. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Project management experience is a strong plus. Experience working for a technology company with a good understanding of digital commerce and SEM is highly desirable. Experience working for a start up is a plus. PMP certification is a plus. Programming/Engineering background desired (Java, JavaScript, C++. C#.NET) International market focus, especially Asia and Europe market sectors. Fluent in Korean is a bonus. Additional Attributes:: sales director(s)
Bay Area or Aliso Viejo; Europe (possible)
CA / EU
We are looking for junior and senior sales directors and account managers to drive and develop business within the Gaikai ad vertical. A proven track record in media and advertising sales along with industry relationships and the desire to help create the next big thing in rich media advertising a must. Responsibilities: Direct Advertising Sales including all standard models (PPC, CPM, CPL, CPE) Goal Setting, Forecasting and Budgeting Ongoing Relationship Management with Partners Funnel/Flow Optimization and Campaign Proposal/Creation to maximize Partner impact Contributor to overall corporate strategy and long-term business planning Possible Small Team leadership responsibilities Requirements: 3+ years of direct work experience in advertising or media sales Start-up or Gaming Industry experience strongly preferred BA, BS or equivalent degree required MBA a plus Desired Skills and Knowledge: Excellent presentation and communication skills Solid understanding of media buying and sales processes Strong contacts in media, agencies and/or related partners for gaming and other markets Additional experience in licensing and sponsorships a plus Knowledge of Salesforce and web/advertising analysis tools (MediaMind, Compete, Analytics/Adwords, ComScore, etc) a strong plus Additional Attributes: Proven results in sales process and closure Ability to work with limited supervision High energy and driven Be a team player in a highly collaborative culture Travel as needed: senior data/bi analyst
Aliso Viejo
CA
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence, the Senior Data Analyst will combine good overall business knowledge with keen analytical skills. Their deep knowledge of quantitative analytics will enable them to provide meaningful insight and inform key business decisions in support of Gaikai’s customer groups, including affiliate, partner, product, engineering, financial and marketing analysts.

Communication and Analytical skills are fundamental requirements for success. Use of Business Intelligence or Query tools is also highly important. Preferred tools include SAS, SQL, Microstrategy, Cognos, Business Objects, Vertica, Oracle, and/or Teradata.
Responsibilities:

Be a quantitative leader in the organization, helping to inform new metrics which drive the business forward in ways that are consistent with the company’s key strategies.

Detailed analyses of customers, affiliates, partners, and prospects, using a wide range of data sources and analytic tools.

Developing an understanding of key customer segments and channels.

Support of engineering, product development, and account management initiatives through analytic projects.

Support of finance and forecasting groups through analytic projects.

Mining data and providing strategic insights to the organization.

Identifying opportunities to use data to develop business strategies and improve business performance.

Providing technical and analytical advice to business product and engineering executives setting up marketing tests.

Driving continuous improvement in the analytics environment through analytic projects.

Requirements:

Track record of uncovering consumer behaviors and motivations that result in breakthrough business insights;

Excellent project management skills; ability to multi-task; strong quantitative problem solving skills

Excellent SQL skills required; extensive interaction with computer systems and analytical tools supporting database marketing (SAS, SQL, R).

Oracle, Teradata, Vertica or equivalent data warehouse environment experience required

Microstrategy, Business Objects, Cognos, Tableau or equivalent BI reporting environment experience

Self starter with a willingness to learn – “If I don’t know it, I can learn it quickly and add value”

BA required; degree in mathematics / quantitative area of study preferred; MBA or Masters in Statistics or Analytic discipline preferred

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

Judgment. Your judgment calls turn out well (people, technical, business, and creative judgment calls). Your insights are influential and important.

Productivity. You are very effective in getting work done. What you accomplish amazes people.

Creativity. You are inventive. You re-conceptualize issues to come up with innovative but practical solutions to hard problems.

Intelligence. You think broadly and strategically. You make subtle connections others miss. You absorb large amounts of information rapidly. You learn fast. You can change directions rapidly when appropriate.

Communication. You are effective communicating both in meetings and 1 to 1.

Additional Attributes:

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Driven.

Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Gaming and start-up experience a plus.: senior financial analyst
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Business modeling (A to Z Funneling experience) Detailed business analysis (dive deep into the numbers) Assess running costs Discover business opportunities and optimize the business model Funnel analysis (Design the analytics to deliver performance) Strong experience with KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) Live in the data Requirements: Video Advertising experience a plus Experience determining costs to run a global cloud based business Hands on tools experience and has passion for data MBA from top tier program Desired Skills and Knowledge: Video Advertising experience desired Start-up, Venture Capital, Gaming background Negotiation skills Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision Driven Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills Be a team player in collaborative culture: senior programmer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Client/server Network architecture Create/maintain iPhone/iPad (or other) client Network programming C/C++ Requirements: 3-10 years coding experience Gaming industry a plus Self-starter Problem solver when all others have failed Desired Skills and Knowledge: Objective C Open GL Networking/Sockets Boost PHP iPhone/iPad Xcode Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus Ability to work with limited supervision Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills Be a team player in collaborative culture Start up/Gaming experience a plus Driven: senior secops engineer
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Collaborate on continuous revision of network, operations, application and application security practices. Implement, monitor, troubleshoot multi-stage platforms, ranging from Juniper products to Linux iptables. Establish automation framework for pen testing, auditing and reporting. Work with Software Engineering and Operations in accomplishing all of the above. Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience in Secops and Infosec field. Detailed knowledge of network based vectors and mitigation. Strong scripting and/or development skills including python and shell scripting. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of open source licensing. Knowledge of TCP/IP and underlying protocols. Knowledge of AAA methods and implementations. Knowledge of Java, C, or C++ desirable. Knowledge of UNIX programming desirable. GIAC, SANS, CISSP, etc. training desirable Additional Attributes: Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus. Ability to work with limited supervision. Driven. Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be a team player in collaborative culture. Gaming and start-up experience a plus.: web dev architect
Aliso Viejo
CA
Responsibilities: Architect and lead the development of the front end experience of a new web platform, as well as client integrations and our own corporate website. Perform HTML and other web based programming to drive online strategy. Develop high-performance client-side JavaScript apps and web services, which fully support multivariate (A/B) testing, analysis, and deployment. Pixel-perfect implementation of web design concepts as highly interactive web pages using HTML5, CSS3, dojo and jQuery and/or MooTools. Development, consumption, and extension of RESTful APIs. Assist in identifying and leveraging the appropriate interactive, multimedia and web technology solutions. Assist in development, monitoring, and execution of web production schedule, including the creation of tasks for engineers. Review and critique web APIs and code. Requirements: Minimum 5-10 years professional work experience developing websites and applications in PHP/MySQL, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript, with extensive experience building web apps using jQuery, MooTools. Desired Skills and Knowledge: Additional Attributes: Bonus points for expertise in ActionScript 3, Python, Ruby On Rails, NodeJS, Java, or C++ (You probably won’t use these much, or ever, but the more well-rounded your programming experience, the better). Experience creating a popular JavaScript framework or product or open source project (not just github). Excellent communication skills. Be a great team player in a collaborative environment. Be able to juggle many tasks simultaneously. Excellent time-management and organizational skills to meet several strict deadlines at one time. Start-up or gaming industry experience a plus.