Sr Engineer - Product Team, Mobile Audio

Xperi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Audio Developer to join their Global Audio Innovation Business. The role involves developing innovative audio applications for various platforms, working collaboratively within a dynamic Scrum team. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in C# and C++, with a passion for audio engineering and a commitment to quality in software development. This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in computer software engineering.
• Qualification level 2.1 or above in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve audio applications and technologies.
• Integrate and deliver audio technologies to market.
• Work within an adaptive development culture based on innovation.

Skills

C#

C++

UI/UX design

Agile/Scrum

JSON

XML

Git

Education

B.S. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

WPF

Windows App SDK

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS, HD Radio, and TiVo. Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with approximately 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

Role

Are you an Audio Developer?

We need you to join our XPERI Global Audio Innovation Business to help us deliver our innovative audio applications and technologies on mobile, PC and consoles. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and growing Scrum team, to design and build exciting new products and integrations. The role provides a unique opportunity for the right person to guide development efforts across audio platforms for products.

UK - remote

Is this you?

• Your passion is the code but you are always thinking about the final product; creating something easy to use and work with
• You’re an excellent C# and C++ developer with a good eye for UI/UX design
• You’re able to collaborate with a team but also comfortable as an individual contributor
• You’re a problem solver and can quickly find the key factors required to find a solution and overcome barriers
• You’re a planner—you know what you know, what you don’t and can adapt accordingly
• You’ve got your areas of expertise, but you know how to take on something new and adapt quickly
• You’re diligent—you know when to explore something further to get the answer to a question and make sure you complete everything to a high standard
• You lead by example—sharing your knowledge and learning from others
• You know how to share your understanding of technology with people who don’t have a detailed technical background

A Day in XPERI as an Audio developer

• work to develop, and improve, audio applications and technologies that enable extraordinary experiences for our customers
• work alongside our SDK team to integrate and deliver audio technologies to market
• work within an adaptive development culture based on innovation, teamwork, problem-solving and knowledge sharing
• work on a range of audio technologies and variety of platforms/architectures
• have the opportunity for personal growth as part of our organisational growth in our audio engineering team
• take high-level requirements/stories and break them down into manageable pieces of work

Key Skills and strong experience of:

• C# 9 / .NET 8 (or later) in the development of WPF applications
• XAML
• Modern GUI libraries (e.g. Material Design, XAML Behaviors)
• Software architecture (MVVM, Dependency Injection, Reactive Extensions)
• Modern test frameworks
• Source control (Git)
• Structured data (JSON, XML)

Passion for:

• Audio engineering
• Developing software to a high-quality standard
• Knowledge and understanding of Agile/Scrum
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member with remote colleagues

Extras that may help:

• Windows App SDK and WinUI 3
• Knowledge of Windows Audio Architecture
• Knowledge of Jenkins and continuous integration
• Familiarity with scripting tasks in Unix Shell, Python etc.
• Experience with API design, communication protocols (ZeroMQ), XML Schema

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field of study required (equivalent work experience also acceptable); qualification level 2.1 or above in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years working in computer software engineering

Life @ Xperi

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.

Rewards include: Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.

Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.

Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.

A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.