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Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
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- Compensation
- $150k-$200k
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Join a team building useful software. Work closely with engineering and design to turn new ideas into products.
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Junior Events Specialist
- Compensation
- MUR 650,000–750,000 / year
- Posted
- 1MO AGO
About the role
Parallels has an immediate vacancy for this role.
Push the boundaries of tech. In your sweatpants.
We’re looking for a Junior Events Specialist to help us change the way the world works. Here, you’ll Support the end-to-end planning and execution of global in-person and virtual industry events.
The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere. So why are so many of them choosing Parallels? Here are three reasons:
- This is the moment. It’s an exciting time at Parallels, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
- We want you to be you. Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
- It’s your world. We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Parallels, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.
Sound good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about the Junior Events Specialist role and see if we’re destined to be together.
As a Junior Events Specialist, you will:
- Manage vendor logistics, ordering and shipping assets, registration, and day of event support.
- Support the end-to-end planning and execution of global in-person and virtual industry events.
- Assist with negotiating contracts, communicating with suppliers, and monitoring vendor performance.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to ensure event goals and deliverables are met.
- Process invoices, manage event portals, and maintain detailed project management of events.
- Support, or lead, on-site logistics, including setup, registration, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless experience.
What YOU bring to the team:
- Organization & Time Management: Exceptional ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong project management skills.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication for client and vendor liaison.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach and problem-solving mindset.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity using SalesForce, including reporting and tracking leads or event performance metrics.
US:
- We have millions of users and decades of innovation under our belts.
- We offer a fully remote workspace. There is no pressure to work in an office whatsoever.
- Hours are flexible, too! You’ve worked hard to build your life, and we don’t want you to give it up for work.
- Our team is growing fast, and there’s a ton of energy and a lot of really smart, motivated, fun people ready to welcome you in.
What are you waiting for? Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.
(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we so appreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.)
About Parallels
Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999. Whether it’s desktop or cloud, on-prem or hybrid, Parallels has a solution to help your company optimize the speed and security of your work environment at an affordable price.
It is our policy and practice to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
Parallels is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation that are required. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential.
As part of our evaluation process, we utilize an AI tool to assess candidates.
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