About Pure Digital Technologies

Pure Digital Technologies is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its award-winning product portfolio includes the world's only one-time-use digital cameras and camcorders as well as the first Point & Shoot Camcorder which has been among the bestselling camcorders at many top retailers. To complement its next generation of simple and affordable consumer devices, the company partners with leading retailers to distribute its processing technology. The Pure Digital Imaging Platform is installed in over 9,400 one-hour processing locations nationwide, including CVS/pharmacy, RiteAid Pharmacy, Ritz/Wolf Camera Centers, Duane Reade, and Longs Drugs.

Pure Digital has achieved significant success with its next-generation consumer products and retail server platform. These products have changed the face of the single-use camera market and are garnering a significant share of the 450 million units sold annually in the category. Pure Digital has also recently launched Flip Video — an ultra-convenient line of pocket-sized, affordable camcorders featuring built-in software that makes it easy for everyday consumers to instantly capture, edit, and share video. Flip Video is specifically made for capturing life's spontaneous moments, no matter where and when they happen. Developed with Internet video sharing integrated into the device itself, Flip Video is also the first and only camcorder to upload directly to online video sharing sites, including YouTube.

Pure Digital Technologies is backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Crescendo Ventures, Focus Ventures, Morgan Stanley, AllianceBernstein and Steamboat Ventures — the venture capital arm of the Walt Disney Company.

Interaction Design Manager

Pure Digital has an opportunity for a passionate and talented interaction design manager to join our smart, fun-loving development team in downtown San Francisco. This is a full-time, on-site position reporting directly to the VP of Software Engineering.

The challenges involved in developing a simple, intuitive, yet high quality product reach beyond the hardware of the camcorder to also envelope the software applications that complete the Flip Video experience. Our software vision is all about making the capturing, editing and sharing of visual experiences as easy and as fun as possible.

The right candidate will join us to create high-quality, cutting-edge software products enabling our customers to have the best possible experience creating and sharing video. The main software component of Flip Video is the desktop application that enables our users to save, view, manipulate and share their experiences. This application is built for both the PC and Mac. The interaction design manager will work with all product stakeholders to ensure that the user interfaces of our Windows, Mac, and web-based consumer video editing and sharing applications are intuitive, fun, compelling, and delivered on schedule.

On top of the opportunity to work on amazingly cool, cutting edge, consumer electronics software, we offer competitive salaries, an equity stake in the company and great benefits. And we’re even fun to work with.

Specific responsibilities for this position will include:

Representing the product vision for compelling, intuitive, fun user interfaces across the product lines
A stakeholder in the process of forming and reviewing product requirements (MRDs and PRDs)
Identifying, hiring and managing design resources as needed
Coordinating design deliverables with internal and external resources
Managing usability research activities
Facilitating (both though hands-on production and managing others) final asset production and delivery
Working with the development teams to refine UI design as they are implemented

REQUIREMENTS:

Appropriate candidates will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

A passion for building top-of-the-line consumer electronics products.
3+ years experience managing designers and design activities in a software development environment
Experience with both visual and interaction design
Detailed understanding of the software development lifecycle
Strong project management skills
Hands-on experience with Visio/OmniGraffle, Photoshop/Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator
Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple complex systems and schedules simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
A personality to match your intellect
The ability to balance high-level vision, people and project management and getting your hands dirty with design tasks
The desire to be part of a small, talented development team

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for coordinating and managing the annual budgeting process as well as the ongoing forecasting and analysis of the company’s financial performance. This position reports directly to the CFO. The successful candidate will understand and be experienced in a manufacturing company where inventory planning is a critical component of the financial plan. The successful candidate will also understand the business dynamics of selling through the retail channel, including insight into channel inventory flow, returns analysis and sales compensation structures. The ability to work closely with marketing staff to forecast demand, and with operations staff to forecast supply, is critical to this position’s success. This position will develop financial models and evaluate business proposals, working closely with senior executive staff and department management across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities:

Manage the budgeting and forecasting activities for the company.
Plan and manage the ongoing evaluation of the company’s financial performance preparing monthly and quarterly financial packages.
Perform product line and customer contribution analyses.
Forecast, analyze and report on revenue.
Partner with marketing to monitor and evaluate channel sales and inventory flow.
Evolve new critical metrics and develop informative reports and analyses.
Partner with accounting staff to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financials.

Experience:

6 years of experience in planning and analysis
MBA preferred but not required
Experience leading and managing the budgeting process.
Expert Excel skills
Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics
Demonstrated experience successfully implementing and enhancing financial planning processes in a growing organization.

Pure Digital Technologies is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its award-winning product portfolio includes the Flip Video — an ultra-convenient line of pocket-sized, affordable camcorders featuring built-in software that makes it easy for everyday consumers to instantly capture, edit, and share video. Flip Video is specifically made for capturing life's spontaneous moments, no matter where and when they happen. Developed with Internet video sharing integrated into the device itself, Flip Video is also the first and only camcorder to upload directly to online video sharing sites, including YouTube.

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Engineering Program Manager

Pure Digital is looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager. Responsible for managing projects for Pure Digital’s FLIP camera products, this is an opportunity to join a world-class team and build fun, exciting products. You will be working in a highly collaborative environment, leading both US and Asia-based engineering and design teams to deliver the electrical, mechanical and firmware deliverables and outstanding products. The person filling this position must be pro-active and posses a desire to succeed in a challenging environment. Strong leadership, communications, and team-building skills are essential. High-quality consumer electronic and/or digital imaging products experience is desired.

REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities:

Program management of the Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware and Industrial Design deliverables in accordance with program objectives.
Work with Product Management to define product requirements and define key program goals.
Program manage the detailed product design and development process.
Coordinate and manage the manufacturing partner selection process, including RFP's.
Work with the Project Manager to establish the cross functional project schedule.
Coordinate with the development resource managers to establish resource and risk management plans.
Task and drive program ID, EE, ME and FW teams to achieve requirements.
Set priorities and drive decision making and executive escalation as needed.
Act as the primary point of contact and development management of ODM and 3rd Party design resources.
Coordinate with engineering to ensure architectural approach is established up front and that detailed engineering designs are fully documented, in a timely manner.
Work cross functionally to ensure program deliverables are being met, escalating to management as needed of any significant deviation.
Anticipate potential issues and drive action plans (including risk management and contingency plans) accordingly.
Facilitate organizational learning on good program management process.
Manage both internal and external resources through all design and verification phases to ensure a successful transition to manufacturing.
Investigate new technologies, design approaches and manufacturing techniques relevant to Pure Digital’s Products.
Provide recommendations to PDT Engineering management on product enhancements, quality improvement and cost reduction strategies.
Support project budget planning with resource and development cost estimates as needed.
Track and manage overall development project budget to ensure that goals are met.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of Engineering Program Management experience
Requires the ability to explain complex material in a clear and concise manner and ability to provide an assessment of risks and opportunities to non-engineers
Strong cross-functional management skills
Exceptional program management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Strong organizational skills. High level of adaptability and self-motivation
Vendor management experience, especially in the Far East
Significant working knowledge of software and hardware development processes
Ability to see the "big picture", ability to balance people, technical and business needs and make decisions taking these all into account
Highly flexible with the ability to multi-task
Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies
Proven track record for solid and rapid decision making skills
Experience and track record of DFM and cost efficient design solutions
Knowledge and experience with end-to-end development and manufacturing processes
Clear understanding of the Product Development Lifecycle
Creative and technical problem solving ability
Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%)

Pure Digital Technologies is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its award-winning product portfolio includes the Flip Video — an ultra-convenient line of pocket-sized, affordable camcorders featuring built-in software that makes it easy for everyday consumers to instantly capture, edit, and share video.

Flip Video is specifically made for capturing life's spontaneous moments, no matter where and when they happen. Developed with Internet video sharing integrated into the device itself, Flip Video is also the first and only camcorder to upload directly to online video sharing sites, including YouTube. Pure Digital Technologies is backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Crescendo Ventures, Focus Ventures, Morgan Stanley, AllianceBernstein and Steamboat Ventures — the venture capital arm of the Walt Disney Company.

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Senior Project Manager

Pure Digital Inc. has an opportunity for a passionate and talented senior project manager to join our smart, fun-loving Flip Video development team in downtown San Francisco.

The qualified candidate will join us to create high-quality, cutting-edge products enabling our customers to have the best possible experience creating and sharing video; and will be primarily working on projects surrounding the release and launch of the various products within our popular digital camcorder product line. They would be responsible for working with a cross-functional team made up of marketing, hardware and software engineering, QA, manufacturing, deployment and other stakeholders in order to ensure that our quality products are delivered on time and on budget.

Project Management responsibilities include developing the overall project plan, driving and documenting the scope, managing risks and issues, ensuring clear communication, and identifying and implementing improvements to the current process and procedures surrounding the release and launch of products. Experience working on projects that have hardware and software components and involved manufacturing and distribution processes is highly desired.

On top of the opportunity to work on amazingly cool, cutting edge, consumer electronics software, we offer competitive salaries, an equity stake in the company and great benefits. And we’re even fun to work with.

REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate candidates will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

5+ years experience in project management.
Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
Experience project managing the delivery of a consumer electronics product.
A proactive nature and proven leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage a team made up of cross-department and cross-level resources.
Strong organization and problem solving skills that include the ability to respond to changing needs and shifting priorities.
A passion for building top-of-the-line consumer electronics products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A personality to match your intellect.
The desire to be part of a small, talented development team.

An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following:

Experience in both established project office and start-up environments.
Formal project management qualifications (PMI or equivalent).
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing and distribution processes.
BS/MS degree or equivalent.
A love of the finer things in life.

Pure Digital Technologies is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its award-winning product portfolio includes the Flip Video — an ultra-convenient line of pocket-sized, affordable camcorders featuring built-in software that makes it easy for everyday consumers to instantly capture, edit, and share video. Flip Video is specifically made for capturing life's spontaneous moments, no matter where and when they happen. Developed with Internet video sharing integrated into the device itself, Flip Video is also the first and only camcorder to upload directly to online video sharing sites, including YouTube.

Pure Digital Technologies is backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Crescendo Ventures, Focus Ventures, Morgan Stanley, AllianceBernstein and Steamboat Ventures — the venture capital arm of the Walt Disney Company.

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for overall maintenance of the Company’s accounts. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller. The successful candidate will understand and be experienced in general ledger accounting and have a general understanding of GAAP.

REQUIREMENTS

Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the month end close process; address routine accounting issues
Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly financial reports
Perform research in response to questions from department managers
Prepare the cash reconciliations
Prepare general account reconciliations and analyses
Maintain fixed asset accounts
Processes and reconcile company payroll using ADP
Support internal and external audits
Prepare sales and use tax returns and other governmental compliance
Assists in establishing company procedures and policies
Other projects as assigned

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA is a plus.
Minimum 4 years experience in Accounting or Finance
Experience in payroll processing and working with confidential information
Ability to handle positions with increasing responsibility
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Ability and desire to learn and grow within the organization
Ability to thrive in a fast-pace environment
Ability to prioritize workload to meet critical deadlines
Excellent PC skills, including Excel
Knowledge of Great Plains and FRX accounting software is desirable

Pure Digital Technologies is a pioneer in developing simple, affordable digital imaging solutions for the mass market. Its award-winning product portfolio includes the Flip Video — an ultra-convenient line of pocket-sized, affordable camcorders featuring built-in software that makes it easy for everyday consumers to instantly capture, edit, and share video. Flip Video is specifically made for capturing life's spontaneous moments, no matter where and when they happen. Developed with Internet video sharing integrated into the device itself, Flip Video is also the first and only camcorder to upload directly to online video sharing sites, including YouTube.

Pure Digital Technologies is backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, Crescendo Ventures, Focus Ventures, Morgan Stanley, AllianceBernstein and Steamboat Ventures — the venture capital arm of the Walt Disney Company.

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Pure Digital has an opportunity for a passionate and talented quality assurance engineer to join our smart, fun-loving development team in downtown San Francisco.

The challenges involved in developing a simple, intuitive, yet high quality product reach beyond the hardware of the camcorder to also envelope the software applications that complete the Flip Video experience. Our software vision is all about making the capturing, editing and sharing of visual experiences as easy and as fun as possible.

The right candidates will join us to create high-quality, cutting-edge software products enabling our customers to have the best possible experience creating and sharing video. The main software component of Flip Video is the desktop application that enables our users to save, view, manipulate and share their experiences. This application is built for both the PC and Mac making use of the cross-platform framework, Qt, and relying heavily on DirectShow and QuickTime. As part of Pure Digital Technologies, you will be part of the team responsible for quality assurance of our key software and hardware deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS

You will work closely with members of the hardware, firmware and software development teams, product management, project management, UI design and customer support. Specific responsibilities are expected to include:

Working as part of the QA team - responsible for assigned features from conceptualization until release in testing capacity
Preparing test plans and extensive test cases to cover situation, edge, stress testing scenarios
Working coherently with an offshore team on testing and delivering a high quality product
Executing test cases, discover the "hard to find" bugs, and clearly documenting progress
Ensuring on-time completion of test plan creation and test execution
Participating in, and helping direct, bug review meetings
Mentoring and assisting new team members
Responsibility for specific test environments
Contributing to the optimization of the overall quality assurance process

On top of the opportunity to work on amazingly cool, cutting edge, consumer electronics software, we offer competitive salaries, an equity stake in the company and great benefits. And we’re even fun to work with.

Appropriate candidates will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

A passion for delivering top-of-the-line consumer electronics products
6+ years of software QA/testing in a sophisticated development environment
2+ years in a senior tester or QA lead role
Experience testing client-side, “desktop” C++/VC++ based software applications
Proficient in testing cross-platform software applications (Windows & Mac)
Strong understanding of Quality Assurance fundamentals, strategies and technologies
Ability to understand and effectively own the quality assurance of specific product features
Ability to demonstrate exceptional test case formation and execution
Enthusiastic and motivated, with effective organizational and communication skills
BS in CS/EE or equivalent
A personality to match your intellect
The desire to be part of a small, talented development team

An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following:

Strong grasp of major software and hardware technologies
A passion for video/audio technologies
Experience in test automation
Experience in working on a consumer electronic product/camcorder
Experience in handling queries from a customer support team

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Senior Software Engineer

Pure Digital has opportunities for passionate and talented software engineers to join our smart, fun-loving development team in downtown San Francisco.

The challenges involved in developing a simple, intuitive, yet high quality product reach beyond the hardware of the camcorder to also envelope the software applications that complete the Flip Video experience. Our software vision is all about making the capturing, editing and sharing of visual experiences as easy and as fun as possible.

The right candidates will join us to create high-quality, cutting-edge software products enabling our customers to have the best possible experience creating and sharing video. The main software component of Flip Video is the desktop application that enables our users to save, view, manipulate and share their experiences. This application is built for both the PC and Mac making use of the cross-platform framework, Qt, and relying heavily on DirectShow and QuickTime. As part of Pure Digital Technologies, you will be involved in the design, implementation and on-going improvement of our key software offerings.

On top of the opportunity to work on amazingly cool, cutting edge, consumer electronics software, we offer competitive salaries, an equity stake in the company and great benefits. And we’re even fun to work with.

REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate candidates will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

A passion for building top-of-the-line consumer electronics products.
Significant experience developing object-oriented software.
3 or more years of consumer software development in C++.

Experience with either Visual Studio or Xcode development environments.
Familiarity with video technologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
BSCS, BSEE or equivalent.
A personality to match your intellect
The desire to be part of a small, talented development team

An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following:

MSCS or equivalent.
Experience developing shrink-wrap software.
Deep knowledge of Win32, Carbon or Cocoa.
Experience with the cross-platform framework, Qt.
Significant experience developing using DirectShow or QuickTime.
Experience writing software using streaming media.
Experience developing client/server interactions
A love of the finer things in life

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Senior Software Engineer (MAC)

Pure Digital has opportunities for passionate and talented software engineers to join our smart, fun-loving development team in downtown San Francisco.

The challenges involved in developing a simple, intuitive, yet high quality product reach beyond the hardware of the camcorder to also envelope the software applications that complete the Flip Video experience. Our software vision is all about making the capturing, editing and sharing of visual experiences as easy and as fun as possible.

The right candidates will join us to create high-quality, cutting-edge software products enabling our customers to have the best possible experience creating and sharing video. The main software component of Flip Video is the desktop application that enables our users to save, view, manipulate and share their experiences. This application is built for both the PC and Mac making use of the cross-platform framework, Qt, and relying heavily on DirectShow and QuickTime. As part of Pure Digital Technologies, you will be involved in the design, implementation and on-going improvement of our key software offerings.

On top of the opportunity to work on amazingly cool, cutting edge, consumer electronics software, we offer competitive salaries, an equity stake in the company and great benefits. And we’re even fun to work with.

REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate candidates will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

A passion for building top-of-the-line software
Significant experience developing object-oriented software
5 or more years of consumer software development on the Mac
Deep knowledge of and experience developing with Carbon and Cocoa
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
BSCS, BSEE or equivalent
A personality to match your intellect
The desire to be part of a small, talented development team

An ideal candidate would also have one or more of the following:

MSCS or equivalent
Experience developing shrink-wrap software
Experience with the cross-platform framework, Qt
Experience developing using QuickTime
Experience writing software using streaming media
Experience with video technologies
Experience developing client/server interactions
A love of the finer things in life

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Marketing Manager

Pure Digital is looking for an experienced marketer to provide integral support to the team in driving the growth of its recently launched Flip Video business.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented marketer with a background in consumer marketing (i.e., consumer packaged goods and/or consumer electronics) or consulting with strong analytical skills. Must be creative and strategic thinker with proven abilities to execute successful marketing programs.

This role will work closely with various internal cross-functional teams (including sales, finance, and customer service), as well as external agency partners. This is a unique opportunity to help build a high-growth, high-visibility business at the intersection of classical consumer products and consumer electronics.

REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities:

Own volume forecast and analysis of business performance
Compile and interpret category data from NPD and other sources
Structure analyses to determine ROI on various marketing programs including
online advertising, print and television campaigns.
Derive conclusions from analyses and make recommendations to management
Manage Marketing budget, including forecasting and tracking
Work with external creative agencies on developing brand marketing materials
Coordinate promotional programs with agency partners
Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization

Qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant business experience in a consumer industry or management consulting
Strong analytical skills required, ability to manage complex budgets and analyses
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; and be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external parties
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Capable of handling multiple mission-critical projects simultaneously
Motivated to drive the growth of a cutting edge consumer brand
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Channel Mktg Manager

The Online Channel Marketing Manager will be responsible for supporting all product and promotional initiatives at our on-line reseller accounts (e-tail accounts), under the guidance of the Director of Channel Marketing. This person will handle all day to day marketing activities in this channel segment, and work with the sales organization for successful implementation at the account level.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will:

Translate the strategic direction in this channel segment into tactical plans and implement accordingly. Responsible for driving online merchandising and positioning of Flip Video products and accessories.
Working with the Account Management Team, this person will own execution and management of all activities related to product selection, advertising and promotional support at all e-tail accounts.
Manage front-end of all Channel driven web marketing and sales projects. This includes selecting product positioning, pricing and promotions related to customer implementation and any other purely web-based projects we undertake in order to drive sales across all channel online properties.
Manage Promotional Calendar and Menu to track and support promotional activities across all retail partners.
Track and report on POS and marketing efforts in the e-tail channel segment.
Provide weekly updates on sell-through data and marketing projects to the Sales & Marketing Management.
Prepare monthly summary reports on sell-through results and marketing expenses for Sales and Marketing Management.
Provide significant input on quarterly business reviews for e-tail accounts in the form of sales data and marketing program/promotional re-caps.
Surface any new opportunities within the e-tail channel segment for new business. The Channel Manager should be our resident expert on this market, making sure we are knowledgeable of trends, account developments and competitor’s activity.

Position Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in related field,
3+ years work experience in e-commerce marketing. Other retail channel marketing experience highly preferred.
Experience working with the following accounts a plus: Amazon, Best Buy.com, CircuitCity.com, Zappos, Buy.com, Dell, Walmart.com, Costco.com
Sell-Point, Flash Demo creation and delivery tools.
Highly literate in the language and processes of e-commerce. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic HTML

To apply: send your resume and cover letter

Positions Available

About Pure Digital Technologies

Interaction Design Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Engineering Program Manager

Senior Project Manager

Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (MAC)

Marketing Manager

Channel Mktg Manager