Jobs at Loopt

Mobile Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Develop new mobile products and new features for existing products using Java or C++
  • Design, build and support mobile client application on a variety of mobile platforms
  • Work with UI designers to deliver the best possible user experience

Qualifications:

  • Most importantly, you are smart and passionate. You are an amazing programmer and like building great products
  • BS, MS or PhD in computer science or equivalent
  • Expertise in Java and/or C++
  • Knowledge of Java ME and/or BREW a huge plus
  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time with excellent problem solving skills
  • Love for building end user facing applications where user experience is very important
We are offering a competitive base salary, health benefits, and stock options. Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@loopt.com with the position title "Mobile Engineer" in the email subject line.

About Loopt

Based in Mountain View, CA, Loopt, Inc. is a Sequoia Capital and NEA backed start-up that has built a revolutionary "social mapping" service that will change the way people use mobile phones to keep in touch with their friends (www.loopt.com). Loopt facilitates real-world interaction between friends and puts an end to frustrating missed connections. Loopt launched on the Sprint Nextel network at the end of July '07, as the first-ever social mapping service on a major U.S. wireless carrier.

Our team is rapidly expanding and Loopt continues to seek talented people who will contribute to the next stage of our growth. We’re looking for people who love their work, aren’t afraid of late nights or tough challenges, and want to be part of a passionate and innovative team.

Company Highlights:

  • Best Community / Social Networking Application at the BREW 2008 Developer Awards;
  • Named to the annual FierceWireless "Fierce 15" list, designating Loopt as one of the top wireless companies of the year;
  • Partnerships with leading wireless carriers including Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, and Boost Mobile;
  • Featured iPhone application during Apple’s 2008 WWDC keynote address.