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Join our Team
Do you want to be part of a high-growth start-up participating in a market that is growing at 600% a year?
First Meta™ is rapidly expanding and we’re looking for people. Exceptional ones.
What positions are you hiring for?
We are hiring for the following positions:
If you’re interested to join us but not in any of these roles, do drop us an email anyway. There is always room for good people.
About First Meta™ and its culture
First Meta™ is a high-growth, venture-backed start-up that provides a full suite of financial
services for virtual worlds like Second Life. The company launched the first virtual-currency-denominated
credit card, the MetaCard™, on 31 July, 2007, and is currently expanding into new products and new markets.
First Meta™ was founded in February 2007 by Douglas Abrams and Aileen Sim who have been working together for 5 years.
At First Meta™, we don’t care what time you come into work or what time you go off, as long as the work gets done. You will have the
freedom to innovate, you will be encouraged to explore new ideas, and you will work with a group of people as exceptional as you.
We need people that are/have:
- Creative, good at problem-solving and resourceful
- Driven, highly motivated and hardworking as hell
- Able to step up and "get things done"
- Able to work independently without much supervision; Willing to
take on responsibilities, be in charge and be accountable for them
Note: We don't care about your educational qualifications. But please do not apply if you haven't done anything beyond your coursework.
So why join First Meta™?
Because we rock. No, seriously. Since incorporation in February 2007, we’ve hit every single milestone that we set out to hit.
In less than 6 months, we raised significant funding, built out our management team, and launched the product on time.
We have been live for 5 months now, have hundreds of customers, and gotten the attention of A-list investors and international
press coverage. In September 2007 alone, we were featured in TechCrunch, WIRED, BBC, BusinessWeek, London Times Online etc.
Oh yes, and we are one of 4 Singaporean companies to win Red Herring 100 Asia 2007 and a finalist in Red Herring 100 Global.
All that aside, you’ll be working with cool people in a fun environment. Don’t take my word for it. Experience it for yourself.
And of course, you’ll be doing something that would change the world. (We can explain why over coffee.)
Oh and if you’re still not convinced, you could potentially make more money here in 3 years than you could 10 years at an MNC.
If all these sound exciting to you, send your resume to
and tell us in not more than 3 sentences how you are exceptional. We will try our very best to respond to each and every applicant.
Positions Available
VP, Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, your primary responsibility is to help the company expand into new markets.
This includes (but is not limited to) launching into new virtual worlds and platforms, new products, creating strategic
partnerships and developing and executing on new strategies to drive the growth of the company. You will not just participate
in, but play a key role in deciding the overall strategic direction of the company.
You should have good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with virtual worlds or new media is a bonus, but NOT a requirement.
This is a full-time position based in Singapore.
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Developers
We are primarily using the LAMP stack (P being PHP) for our systems. However, we do NOT need you to have an ungodly number
of years of experience with LAMP and a degree or two to top it all off.
We need "good coders" and "great hackers" who are motivated, flexible and resourceful. We need people who are not afraid to
explore new technologies and learn on the job. We want people who code as a hobby.
You will be working directly with our CTO. He has been coding for 8 years and is as geeky as you can get.
You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading the existing system. You will also have the opportunity
to learn new technologies and build new products that will have significant impact on the company.
We’re looking for preferably full-time people based in Singapore but will consider other arrangements
(part-time / project-based / freelance etc.)
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Operations Manager
You will work with the COO to ensure that the smooth running of the company's daily operations. Because the company is
operating in a radically new environment, it needs new tools, processes and policies to maximise efficiency and reduce
operational risks (which is especially critical for financial services), and you will have a say in establishing tools
processes and policies.
You should be meticulous and detail-oriented, but at the same time able to see the big picture.
This is a full-time position based in Singapore.
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Marketing Executives
You will work closely with our VP of Sales & Marketing in all areas of sales and marketing, including brand building,
events, advertising and promotions, PR, establishing sales channels etc. This role is particularly challenging and exciting
as we are operating in a radically new market. Also, the company is currently expanding into new virtual worlds which would
provide much opportunity for experimentation and learning.
Either a full-time position or internship based in Singapore.
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Project Manager
You will be responsible for managing projects especially in the area of integrating the
company's products and services with partners and vendors, and managing those accounts.
This position will require you to work with all areas in the company including tech, marketing,
operations etc. so you should be comfortable with that. You'll need good presentation and communication skills.
Familiarity with Second Life or other virtual worlds is a plus but not a requisite.
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Sales Affiliates (Second Life)
You will be responsible for acquiring and supporting customers in within Second Life. You will be
selling MetaCard™ as well as new services to both merchants and residents.
This is a Second Life-based position.
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