About the Company:
Yodle is a leading local online advertising company with a simple mission: to connect local businesses with consumers so simply and cost-effectively that business owners can’t imagine any other way to advertise.
It’s no secret that 82% of consumers use the Internet to find local businesses. But the high complexity of running a local online advertising campaign is daunting – if not downright intimidating – to local business owners. That’s where Yodle comes in. Changing how businesses advertise to local markets.
Yodle is changing the way local businesses advertise – by building their online presence, driving more phone calls and generating new customers. Yodle turns advertising into an investment that can be measured so business owners can see exactly how their advertising is performing.
So it's no wonder that the leading venture capital firms, Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Growth and JAFCO Ventures have invested over $30 million in Yodle's rapid growth. Our story. Yodle's Story
Yodle was founded in March 2005 by Nathaniel Stevens who, at the time, was managing online marketing for his father's car dealership in New Haven, CT, while still a student at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Nathaniel realized that there was a better way for small businesses to connect with consumers than the antiquated techniques business owners were then using. After winning a business plan competition and gaining some initial funding, Nathaniel teamed up with childhood friends Ben Rubenstein and John Berkowitz, as well as one of his professors at Wharton, Dr. Kartik Hosanagar, to build the business. From those humble beginnings – working late into the night out of shared office spaces and cramped apartments – Yodle would go on to achieve astronomical growth. Early in 2007 Yodle hired Court Cunningham as CEO and the eleventh employee. Today, Yodle is the fastest growing local online advertising company in the U.S. with a team of 450 talented individuals helping thousands of clients grow their business online. Yodle's headquarters are in New York, NY and has a presence in 40 of the top cities across the United States.
The ideal candidate:
- BA/BS/MA/MS in relevant courses of study (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics)
- 1-4 years of experience in a Quantitative/Software Development environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, have a positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work independently
- Must be able to think outside-the-box and provide practical solutions to real-world problems
- Experience in JAVA (preferred) or C++ and proficiency in the UNIX/LINUX environment – required
- Python, Eclipse, Ant and relevant database (SQL) skills are also highly desirable
Job Description and responsibilities:
Yodle's Optimization Team is a small group of quantitative professionals who work within our Technology department. Our work involves the research and development of optimization algorithms that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. Specifically, we apply rigorous quantitative methods (e.g., constrained optimization, parametric/non-parametric estimation) in delivering efficient, scalable technologies to solve a myriad of very challenging problems. Recent work has ranged from applying censored data techniques in model estimation to the full design and implementation of a daily QA-test environment. The team works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment filled with opportunities for both personal and professional development. And most importantly, we have fun doing what we do!
We are currently seeking a talented Quantitative Developer for the Optimization Team. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative abilities as well as hands-on experience in implementing complex ideas in a practical manner. The candidate will be the consummate team player and feel comfortable with the dynamic pace of an Internet startup, participating in all phases of product development from research to implementation and maintenance. The ability to clearly communicate in both a concise and precise manner is an absolute must. This position reports to the Manager of Optimization.
To apply:
Interested? Please send your resume to staffing@yodle.com and reference "Quantitative Developer” in the subject line.