Endeca Still Hiring

I just got a list of several positions we have open.

  • Release Engineer/Toolsmith
  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Sr. Technical Support Engineer
  • Sr. Technical Writer
  • Software Engineer
  • Technical Product Manager
  • Industry Marketing Manager
  • Federal Pre-Sales Application Engineer
  • Pre-Sales Application Engineer - Europe
  • Sales Representative - Washington
  • Federal - Sales Representative - Washington
  • Sales Representative - St Louis/Cleveland/Indianapolis
  • Sales Manager - California
  • Inside Sales Representative - Cambridge, Boston
  • Telesales Representative - Central London, UK

Read on for a longer description of each opening.

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Endeca

Endeca is a fast-growing, well-financed software company with a seasoned management team. Endeca has an aggressive track record of success with prestigious, leading brand companies including Barnes and Noble.com, Putnam Investments, Arrow Electronics and 1-800-FLOWERS.com. Our mission is helping companies solve the business problems associated with information overload. Our unique, Web-based advanced search solutions feature Guided NavigationSM, a new, patent-pending innovation that has received strong market acceptance and enables users to access and explore large data sources much faster and more precisely than they ever could before.

We are growing and seek highly motivated individuals to join our world-class team. Endeca offers competitive salary, stock options and a complete benefits package, plus a fun work environment.


Release Engineer / Toolsmith

Endeca's Software Development group is seeking an experienced Software Release Engineer & Toolsmith. This position will be responsible for formalizing our build and release procedures, maintaining our configuration management system, and building / packaging the Endeca software for release on multiple platforms. In addition, this position will maintain and enhance Endeca’s automated build and test system as well as design and build further tools as necessary to assist the development and QA processes.

Requirements:


  • BSCS or related field / experience.
  • 3-5 yrs Release / Configuration Engineering experience in the LINUX, Solaris & Windows environments
  • Strong knowledge of configuration management, and release engineering process and methodology
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of key product delivery processes.
  • Experience with the CVS source-code control system
  • Experience with development / build tools in the LINUX, Solaris & Windows environments
  • Perl & Shell scripting experience
  • Experience developing automated software build systems
  • Experience developing automated test systems
  • InstallShield Developer v8 experience a plus
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Highly motivated, quick learning.
  • Desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Flexibility and the readiness to be a "utility infielder" when necessary are essential.


Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Endeca's Software Development group is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. The successful candidate will work closely with software developers and with product management in order to enhance and assure the quality of Endeca’s software. This position will be involved throughout the development process. They will be responsible for designing and implementing QA processes, detailed manual and automated test plans / test cases, tracking software defects, verifying software fixes, and assessing risk. This successful candidate will also exhibit a high level of self-motivation and independence while working in a team environment.

Requirements:


  • BSCS or related field / experience.
  • 3-5 yrs SQA experience in the LINUX, Solaris & Windows environments
  • Strong knowledge of Development Process & SQA Methodology
  • Experience with both white box and black box testing
  • Experience with test automation
  • Experience testing enterprise systems as well as web applications
  • Experience with XML
  • Experience with API level testing (Java, Perl, .Net, COM APIs)
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of QA projects
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Highly motivated, quick learning.
  • Desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Flexibility and the readiness to be a "utility infielder" when necessary are essential.


Senior Technical Support Engineer

Endeca's Software Development group is seeking a Sr. Technical Support Engineer. This position will assist Endeca's customers as they implement Endeca's software by answering questions about the software, and troubleshooting issues with the software. You will be supporting skilled individuals such as web developers, application developers and system administrators. In addition to technically answering customer questions, you will also be responsible for logging and tracking issues and following them through the internal channels to completion and resolution. Above all, you are an advocate for the customer and must possess excellent communication skills in order to keep the customer happy. This position is ideal for a versatile, sharp, analytical, detail oriented and customer service oriented individual.

Requirements:


  • BSCS or related field / experience.
  • 2 years technical support experience supporting web applications and their development. Or support of database and client / server applications is also a plus.
  • Experience in web application development technologies such as HTML, Java / JSP, COM / ASP, .NET / C#, Perl, XML, or Apache in both Unix and Windows environments
  • Experience in both Unix and Windows environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience with information rich applications, such as information retrieval or OLAP-style analytics engines, is a plus.
  • Exposure to client-server systems is a plus.
  • Desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Flexibility and the readiness to be a "utility infielder" when necessary are essential.


Senior Technical Writer

6-9 month contract with the possibility of going permanent.

Responsible for writing developer and system administrator-level documentation for an innovative development environment for complex web applications. Deliverables will include developer's guides, API references, web site deployment guides, and other related materials.

Requirements:


  • 3-5 years experience
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to write for developer and administrator-level audiences (this position does not include any end user documentation).
  • Experience documenting the internal structure and workings of complex web applications OR experience documenting developer tools or toolkits.
  • An understanding of basic programming concepts.
  • Experience documenting the deployment of large web applications in a production environment is a definite plus.
  • The ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • 5+ years of technical writing experience in the software industry.
  • BA/BS in Communications or a related field.
  • Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker and some flavor of web-help authoring tools (ideally, RoboHelp).
  • Familiarity with NT Server environments (familiarity with Solaris is a plus).
  • Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Flexibility and a sense of humor.

Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Join a small, highly focused group that develops Endeca's core navigation and search technology. Responsibilities will include working with the team to implement new capabilities and components and to help redesign existing software. In addition to hands-on coding, candidates with appropriate experience can expect responsibilities of architecture and design, as well as working with the engineering team and product managers to shape Endeca's technology strategy. Position and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements:


  • Outstanding programming skills in C/C++ on Unix and Win32. Must love writing code, inventing and tweaking algorithms and data structures, and using systems knowledge to maximize performance.
  • Demonstrated experience working on intellectually exciting projects with strong engineering challenges.
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, or equivalent depth of study in CS.
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Experience developing core search/information retrieval software or OLAP-style analytics engines is a plus.

Technical Product Manager

The Technical Product Manager brings critical hands-on technical expertise and skills to the product management organization, helping drive in-bound product definition with engineering, as well as the creation of critical technical sales tools.

In particular, the technical product manager will focus on the following key areas:


  • In-bound product management -- as an integral part of the product management organization, this person would bring hands-on product expertise to product direction and design discussions with engineering.
  • Technology evaluation -- in concert with product management and development resources, the technical product manager would lead the technical evaluation of third party products under consideration for embedding / OEMing within the Endeca product suite.
  • Product demonstrations -- the technical product manager would drive the creation and maintenance of product demonstrations combining their own demonstration development skills with any resources available in the services and field organizations.
  • Competitive analysis -- in concert with product management / marketing, this person would drive detailed technical evaluations and comparisons of key competitors to both drive product development and enable more effective competitive selling.
    Requirements:
  • Technology passion: candidate must enjoy "playing" with technology and have an aptitude for quickly learning and pushing the capabilities of a wide variety of technologies and products.
  • Communication skills: candidate must be able to easily communicate technical capabilities with both very technical and non-technical people through oral and written vehicles.
  • Team-oriented: candidate must enjoy collaborating with a team and be able to both lead and participate in projects.
  • Undergraduate or graduate technical degree or equivalent in-depth study of technology.
  • Experience working in a technical sales or technical marketing / product management position.
  • Experience with information retrieval technology (search, business intelligence) and/or information management technology (document / content management, RDBMS, etc.).
  • 2- 4 years experience


Industry Marketing Manager

Reports to: Director, Product Management

Job Description:
The Industry Marketing Manager is responsible for driving Endeca ProFind into select verticals, from industry research and analysis through to sales training and execution. In particular, the Industry Marketing Manager will focus on the following key areas in concert with the rest of the product management / marketing organization:


  • Research and analysis of the enterprise search and knowledge management marketplace to identify key verticals as well as key messaging and product requirements for those verticals.
  • Creation / modification of messaging & positioning for Endeca and Endeca ProFind in these key verticals, including marketing collateral, sales tools, web site text, etc.
  • Identification and definition of key product enhancements to address industry-specific product functionality.
  • Sales force education through training sessions, creation of sales materials, and one-on-one training with sales representatives in live accounts.
  • Direct sales execution, in concert with sales representatives, at early accounts in the key verticals.

Requirements:


  • Strong communications skills: the candidate must have very strong written and verbal communications skills, from writing collateral and presentations through delivering these materials to small and large audiences – both non-technical and moderately technical.
  • Research: the candidate must be able to perform primary market research and synthesize the results of that research into actionable plans for Endeca.
  • Technology passion: the candidate must have a passion for enterprise software and a desire to uncover opportunities to best exploit the Endeca information retrieval platform.
  • Team-oriented: candidate must enjoy collaborating with a team and be able to both lead and participate in projects.
  • Experience in the knowledge management / information retrieval (search, business intelligence) and/or information management industries (document / content management, RDBMS, etc.) is a plus.


SALES

Federal Pre-Sales Application Engineer

Partnering with the field sales representatives, individual will participate in pre-sales qualification calls, develop Proof of Concepts (POC’s) and conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to end user prospects, customers and business development partners through the sales process. Create and maintain evaluation test procedures for customers to use during technical evaluations/qualifications. Work closely with corporate marketing, product management and engineering groups to enhance functionality of products based upon customer feedback and input. May also participate in trade shows and conduct occasional product training.

Requirements:


  • A must is 7 years experience in Federal Government market with Top Secret (or higher) clearance from the Dept of Defense or Intelligence Community.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years sales support experience preferably supporting business applications software.
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Marketing (or equivalent).
  • High-energy individual with strong technical communication and presentation skills.
    Must have ability to operate effectively in fast paced, multi-contact sales campaigns

Pre-Sales Application Engineer -EUROPE

Partnering with the field sales representatives, individual will participate in pre-sales qualification calls, develop Proof of Concepts (POC’s) and conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to end user prospects, customers and business development partners through the sales process. Create and maintain evaluation test procedures for customers to use during technical evaluations/qualifications. Work closely with corporate marketing, product management and engineering groups to enhance functionality of products based upon customer feedback and input. May also participate in trade shows and conduct occasional product training.

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 3-5 years sales support experience preferably supporting business applications software.
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Marketing (or equivalent).
  • High-energy individual with strong technical communication and presentation skills.
  • Must have ability to operate effectively in fast paced, multi-contact sales campaigns.


Sales Representative – Washington DC

Responsible for selling Endeca's innovative data navigation solutions to industry leading companies. Individual will manage accounts through the sales process, develop account plans, manage account forecasts and coordinate required resources for execution during the sales cycle within an assigned geographical territory.

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 5 years software sales experience selling business application software
  • Successful background selling enterprise software a must; successful background in Search/Content Management highly desired
  • Proven track record successfully closing large deals
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate proven record exceeding quotas and developing new business
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics (or equivalent)


Federal Sales Representative – Washington DC

Responsible for selling Endeca's innovative data navigation solutions to industry leading companies. Individual will manage accounts through the sales process, develop account plans, manage account forecasts and coordinate required resources for execution during the sales cycle within an assigned geographical territory.

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 5 years software sales experience selling business application software
  • Successful background selling enterprise software in federal space a must
    Successful background in Search/ Content Management highly desired
  • Proven track record successfully closing large deals
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate proven record exceeding quotas and developing new business
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics (or equivalent)


Sales Representative – Based in either St Louis/Detroit/Cleveland/ Indianapolis

Responsible for selling Endeca's innovative data navigation solutions to industry leading companies. Individual will manage accounts through the sales process, develop account plans, manage account forecasts and coordinate required resources for execution during the sales cycle within an assigned geographical territory.

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 5 years software sales experience selling business application software
  • Successful background selling enterprise software a must; successful background in Search/Content Management highly desired
  • Proven track record successfully closing large deals
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate proven record exceeding quotas and developing new business
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics (or equivalent)


Sales Manager -CA

Responsible for selling Endeca's innovative data navigation solutions to industry leading companies. Individual will manage accounts through the sales process, develop account plans, manage account forecasts and coordinate required resources for execution during the sales cycle within an assigned geographical territory.

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 8 years software sales experience selling business application software with at least two or more years of related supervisory experience
    Successful background selling enterprise software a must
  • successful background in Enterprise Search, Content Management highly desired
  • Proven track record successfully closing large deals
  • Candidate should be able to demonstrate proven record exceeding quotas and developing new business
  • BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics (or equivalent)


Inside Sales Representative- Cambridge, Boston

Endeca is looking for an aggressive, motivated, ambitious inside sales representative with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to consistently produce beyond expectation. Candidate must be self-motivated and proactive - to include the ability to independently challenge themselves to get things done with out specific instructions and comfortable working in a quick changing environment.

Initiate cold calls, generate leads, and prospect new business. Identify potential customers on a regional basis and discuss the high-level value proposition of Endeca's products in the customer’s business environment. Qualify sales leads, and refer qualified leads to the field sales organization.

Requirements:


  • 2-4 years Inside Sales experience ideally in enterprise software
  • Superb customer service and listening skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technology and value propositions
  • Bachelor’s degree

Telesales Representative —Central London, UK

We are growing in our Telesales Team and seek highly motivated individuals to join our world-class sales team. Endeca offers competitive salary, stock options and a complete benefits package, plus a fun work environment.

Endeca is looking for an aggressive, motivated, ambitious inside sales representative with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to consistently produce beyond expectation. Candidate must be self-motivated and proactive - to include the ability to independently challenge themselves to get things done with out specific instructions and comfortable working in a quick changing environment.

Job Responsibilities:
Initiate cold calls, generate leads, and prospect new business. Identify potential customers on a regional basis and discuss the high-level value proposition of Endeca's products in the customer’s business environment. Qualify sales leads, and refer qualified leads to the field sales organization.

Requirements:


  • 2-4 years Inside Sales experience ideally in enterprise software Superb customer service and listening skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technology and value propositions
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Bachelor’s degree.

Posted on September 18, 2003 10:24 AM
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To whom it may concern,

I am very interested in pursuing a career at your company. I have over 20 years of sales and sales management experience in the technology field. I believe my experience in both sales and sales management can be of great service to both your company and myself. I am willing to relocate.

Recently, I have been a VP Sales for a software company responsible for 12 direct reports and $11m in revenue globally. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining and growing the channel partners network. We sold demand planning, sales forecasting, scheduling, data synchronization and product cataloging software and services. Before that, I was a Sales Director at GE/GXS for 8 years responsible for up to 15 direct reports and $40m in revenue for the eastern half of the United States. We sold enterprise software, value added networks, data synchronization, product cataloging, managed services and consulting services. I have consistently met or exceeded my revenue targets/quota throughout my career.

Attached please find my resume for your consideration. I am willing to relocate. I look forward to hearing from you soon about opportunities at your company.

Sincerely,

Patrick Koepsell

Posted by: Patrick Koepsell at September 20, 2005 05:34 PM
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