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Zynga is looking for a strong server-side engineer to join our growing team! You'll be responsible for owning the development and architecture of our up and coming games. Are you ready to put your ideas into our games that will be viewed instantly by millions?

We are committed to developing high quality casual and multi player games! Come join us ... we're having a ball!

Responsibilities:

This candidate will be instrumental for designing features and addressing critical issues on some of our biggest game titles which have several million users across multiple social networks. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent required
• 4+ years software development experience
• 2+ years in PHP
• Experience developing PHP scripts to support backend and ops projects (e.g. Nagios monitors, deployment tools)
• Passion for software development and OO Design
• Familiarity a plus in one or more of the following: Linux, Apache, MySQL
• Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Experience with version control systems such as Subversion or CVS
• Facebook and/or MySpace platform experience

Zynga was founded in July 2007 with the vision of connecting the world through games. Since then we’ve dedicated ourselves to making fun and social games for people to play with their friends and became the largest developer of social games on the web in the process. Zynga games provide a platform for players to express themselves and form deep social connections with their friends. With a catalogue that ranges from casino to role playing games, our games can be found on most social networks, and the iPhone. The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In June 2009 Zynga was listed in BusinessWeek’s “Fifty Best Tech Startups.” We also won a People’s Choice Webby Award for one of our most popular games, Mafia Wars. Find more information at our website http://www.zynga.com or follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/zynga.

• This position is located in our Los Angeles office
• Competitive salary, stock options & 401k
• We provide full benefits: dental, vision, healthcare and even free gym membership

Apply Now: http://www.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oYofVfwg&s=Craigslist

Check out our other openings at http://www.zynga.com/jobs

Zynga is looking for all-star Flash Developers to become part of our talented team of engineers in the new Los Angeles Studio! Our Flash Developers get to build viral, fun social games that are viewed by millions!

We are committed to developing high quality casual and multi player games! Come join us ... we're having a ball!

Responsibilities:

• Build great, flash-based multi-player games
• Passion for building viral consumer products
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Required Skills:

• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of solid software development experience.
• Expertise in Flash Development: Actionscript, CPU/Memory optimization, JavaScript/Flash bridging, Cross-browser compatibility.
• Extensive design and game development experience.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assist other team members in problem solving.
• Please include examples of your work when applying!

Zynga was founded in July 2007 with the vision of connecting the world through games. Since then we've dedicated ourselves to making fun and social games for people to play with their friends and became the largest developer of social games on the web in the process. Zynga games provide a platform for players to express themselves and form deep social connections with their friends. With a catalogue that ranges from casino to role playing games, our games can be found on most social networks, and the iPhone. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. In June 2009 Zynga was listed in BusinessWeek's "Fifty Best Tech Startups." We also won a People's Choice Webby Award for one of our most popular games, Mafia Wars. Find more information at our website: http://www.zynga.com or follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/zynga.

• This position is located in our Los Angeles office
• Competitive salary, equity & 401k
• We provide full benefits: dental, vision, healthcare, and even free gym membership

Apply Now: http://www.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oksfVfwG&s=Craigslist

Check out our other openings at http://www.zynga.com/jobs

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Our client is hiring Computer Repair Technicians! We have many openings due to growth! Individuals must have a great work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced environment! Responsibilities include repairing DELL re-furbished Desktops, Notebooks and Net-books. Must have computer hardware troubleshooting skills! Must have relevant work history and solid track record. This is a manufacturing/production work environment.




Requirements

Job Requirements:

Candidates should have experience with board replacement, LCD replacement and troubleshooting the hardware. These are strictly hardware positions as they have other departments which handle memory, software installation, testing etc. These are very ‘hands-on’ positions and they will be working on their feet for most of the day. They must be able to work on a quota – repairing 4-9 computers a day. Attendance and being on-time is very important to them. Good attitude goes a long way.

* Must be available to work: A shift – 6-4:30pm plus overtime and flexibility to work Saturdays.
* Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug test & 7 year statewide background check

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Our rapidly growing internet security software company in Downtown Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate should be certified as a SCRUM Master and have at least 2 years of agile project management experience in an internet / software development environment. Ideally, this individual should have a background working with high volume, eCommerce, transaction-driven sites.

Key areas of responsibility:
• Develop project plans
• Define and Write requirements
• Schedule deliverables
• Manage deadlines
• Communicate project timelines and status
• Coordinate projects with other project managers

Required knowledge and experience:
• Agile/SCRUM Project Management Certification
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Visio
• JIRA
• High level technical knowledge of HTTP protocols, Apache, Unix and Web Services
• Development background is a plus

Salary and Benefits depend upon experience.

This is a full time, onsite, permanent position. All candidates must have work authorization. No contractors will be considered.