Careers

Are you looking for a job in a fun software startup environment where you can be part of the core team? Do you enjoy working on the latest web technology and learning the inner-workings of the internet? Do you want to be involved in a cutting-edge Web 2.0 company? If so, Punchbowl is the place for you.

We are a highly productive and focused, yet easy-going group of software experts creating a web application for a fun and lucrative market. We're a fast growing company, and have job openings in all functional areas, including software engineering, user interface design, and business development.

Tell us how you think your experience and skills can help us grow. We're looking for a range of experience levels in each area, from recent college grads to experienced veterans. If you are interested and are motivated to join a startup, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us your resume: jobs@punchbowl.com

Current Openings

Experienced Ruby on Rails Developer

Punchbowl.com is seeking to add another Rails developer to our team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience using Rails to build consumer-facing web applications. He or she also considers themselves a full stack developer and is able to take on projects that include back end development, infrastructure setup & configuration, and front end development.

Why join us?

Punchbowl, Inc. is a small company (about a dozen people) but it is successful and growing. You will be working in an energetic and very fun startup environment. You will learn from (and hopefully teach) other experienced Rails developers. You will also see how engineering fits together with the other pieces of an organization to create a successful business.

On the engineering team, we stay current with the latest trends in web development and Ruby communities. We also strive to use the right tool for the job. Our platform is made up of several web applications. Current technologies we use include: Rails 2.3, Rails 3, bundler, RVM, Git, Shoulda, Rack Middleware, MySQL, MongoDB, Sinatra and Rails Metal. Not only will you play a key role in building the future of Punchbowl.com, but you will also play a role deciding how the engineering team evolves to meet the needs of Punchbowl.com as we grow.

To apply for this position:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.punchbowl.com and check it out.
  2. Send a one page resume, quick impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to railsjobs@punchbowl.com.

Senior Product Manager

Punchbowl, Inc., the developers of Punchbowl.com, is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our growing team. We’re looking for an energetic, experienced Product Manager who is ready for a new challenge and wants to work alongside great people.

Who you are:

  • You have 3-5 years of software or technology experience in a startup or high growth technology company
  • You have a passion for gaining insights into customer needs and market conditions
  • You have a successful track record working with engineering and technical audiences
  • You are attuned the needs of customers and can establish good customer relationships
  • You have enthusiasm and passion with readiness to join an early-stage startup
  • You are an excellent communicator and fast-learner
  • You have strong technical and business skills
  • You live within a 45 minute drive of Framingham, MA

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and in-depth customer analysis to drive product decisions
  • Identify new areas for product development by analyzing customer feedback and market trends
  • Monitor progress of new products through the product development life cycle
  • Work with engineering and marketing teams to execute new products and programs

To apply for this job:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.punchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowl.com.

Inside Sales Position

Punchbowl, Inc., the developers of Punchbowl.com, is looking for an enthusiastic inside sales representative to join our fast-growing team. Our ideal candidate is passionate, assertive, and driven to reach and exceed their goals. Previous experience in sales is a must. Our ideal candidate understands what it takes to establish positive relationships and you are willing to take risks. You must also possess the ability to engage others with your natural enthusiasm and ability to present our products and services as the best in the marketplace.

Punchbowl, Inc., located in Framingham, MA, strives to provide a fun, casual, and innovative environment for our employees where hard work is recognized and rewarded. This position pays a competitive base salary plus commissions.

Position Requirements:

  • At least one year of experience using Salesforce.com or a comparable CRM
  • Experience selling to small businesses
  • Strong written and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team goal
  • Possess the skills to turn leads into sales

Responsibilities:

  • Make outbound calls to prospects, qualify, and convert new business
  • Generate and quality sales leads
  • Develop and take ownership of customer relationships
  • Provide pricing, quotes and assistance over the phone and through email
  • Maintain customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate data
  • Utilize phone, email and web tools to effectively communicate our offerings
  • Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly goals and quotas

To apply for this job:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.punchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowl.com.

Marketing & Public Relations Intern

Punchbowl is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing & PR Intern to join our fun, software startup environment.

Who you are:

  • You are intelligent and well organized
  • You have excellent writing skills
  • You are energetic and creative
  • You have an excellent memory and attention to detail
  • You are web savvy, particularly with social networking sites
  • You have marketing experience from previous internships and/or coursework

Responsibilities:

  • Represent and promote Punchbowl on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook
  • Expand Punchbowl’s presence in the blogosphere
  • Implement a relationship management tool for keeping track of bloggers
  • Assist with press announcements and other marketing activities
  • Various writing tasks as needed
  • Assist with office and administrative tasks

To apply for this internship:

  1. Create a user account at http://www.punchbowl.com
  2. Send a *one page* resume, impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to jobs@punchbowl.com.

We *DO NOT* pay recruiter fees. Please: no recruiters, headhunters, offshore development teams, or offshore individuals.