Overview
App Aces began as a cultural response to online poker. Oren Salomon founded the company on the belief that the casino gaming experience is inherently social. He felt that that the rise of online computing was being used by many players to bypass this crucial element. He feared that poker faces would soon be reduced to poker emoticons if action was not taken. Oren called his high school buddy Sean Meador (a Computer Scientist) to see what iPhone apps could do to mobilize the players behind the avatars and get them back into the cardrooms. By the end of the phone call, App Aces was born.
App Aces strives to create engaging applications for mobile platforms, specializing in native iPhone app development. We hold our apps to the highest standards and consider the following criteria guiding principles when creating mobile experiences:
Usability Speed and Ease-of-use
Design Always easy on the eyes
Function Created for a purpose; serves that purpose exclusively
Price Affordable and whenever possible, FREE!
Target Audience ADULTS with disposable income Ages 18-100 and every age in between
Engagement Experiences that never lose their relevance; will be useful time and time again into the foreseeable future
Though we specialize in mobilizing the live in-person casino gaming experience, we like to think outside the box too so feel free to talk to us about helping you mobilize your experience. We proudly offer custom application development for IPhone and Android platforms and would be interested to talk to you about your next mobile project.
Contact us at:
feedback@appaces.com
Jobs
App Aces is obsessively detail-oriented because every pixel counts when screen real estate is so precious. While we micro-manage pixels, we don't micro-manage employees. App Aces requires every team member to take ownership of their work because of the independent nature of our venture. Our workflow is project oriented and there is no day that's simply "business as usual".
Job availabilities are posted on the left-hand side. Even if you don't find a job posting that suits you and you'd still like to join the App Aces team, we'd be glad to take a look at your resume and cover letter.
Reasons to work at App Aces:
- Competitive Compensation
- Business casual dress code (even more casually enforced)
- Be a part of a young team in a rapidly growing industry
- Creative Freedom
- Cool Business Cards
- Gratis Snacks and Beverages (always stocked to excess)
- Great Location in Dallas, near Addison Circle and other local attractions
- Depending on your position, telecommuting from another part of the country may be suitable/acceptable (many of our contractors live/work in California)
- App Aces is an equal opportunity employer
Job Title: Content Editor
Job Description: To write and edit content for Gamble Guide. Specifically, to author sections instructing how to play games not currently featured in Gamble Guide, expand existing sections, create vocabulary terms.
Job Requirements:
- English as a native language
- Writing/Editing experience
- B.A. in English, Literature, or related field
- Enthusiasm for Gambling (without having a gambling problem)
- Self-starter attitude
- Startup Experience ++
- Wikipedia article editing experience ++
Job Responsibilities:
- Authoring new sections instructing readers how to play games
not currently featured in Gamble Guide - Expanding/editing existing sections
- List and define vocabulary terms
How to Apply: Send a copy of your cover letter and resume, along with desired hourly wage, to jobs@appaces.com. Make “Content Editor Position” the title of your e-mail.
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Team
Sean Meador is a graduate student at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He is currently working towards his Masters in Computer Science with a focus in real world computing.
Oren Salomon is a recent graduate of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. As an avid gambler, Oren enjoys playing No Limit Texas hold'em, but can occasionally be found exploring other parts of the casino as well. He also actively enjoys playing and spectating team sports, but rarely gambles on them. He is currently devoted to App Aces full-time.