Sr Engineer - Product Team, Mobile Audio

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Audio Developer to innovate audio applications for mobile, PC, and consoles. You will work within a dynamic Scrum team, focusing on product design and integration across audio platforms. Ideal candidates will possess strong C# and C++ skills along with a passion for audio engineering, contributing to high-quality software development within an inclusive workplace culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience, qualification level 2.1 or above.
• Five or more years in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve audio applications for exceptional customer experiences.
• Collaborate with the SDK team to deliver audio technologies to market.
• Break down high-level requirements into manageable tasks.

Skills

C#

C++

UI/UX Design

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Software Architecture Principles

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Windows App SDK

Job description

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. Join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

Are you an Audio Developer?

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

Is this you:

• Your passion is coding, but you always think 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 are also comfortable as an individual contributor.
• You’re a problem solver, quickly identifying key factors to find solutions and overcome barriers.
• You’re a planner—you understand what you know, what you don’t, and can adapt accordingly.
• You have areas of expertise but are also capable of taking on new challenges and adapting quickly.
• You’re diligent—knowing when to explore further to find answers and ensuring high-quality completion of tasks.
• You lead by example—sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• You can communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical colleagues.

A Day in XPERI as an Audio Developer:

• Develop and improve audio applications and technologies that enable extraordinary customer experiences.
• Collaborate with our SDK team to integrate and deliver audio technologies to market.
• Work within an innovative, team-oriented culture focused on problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with various audio technologies across multiple platforms and architectures.
• Participate in personal and organizational growth within our audio engineering team.
• Break down high-level requirements into manageable tasks.

Key Skills and Experience:

• C# 9 / .NET 8 (or later), especially in WPF applications.
• XAML and modern GUI libraries (e.g., Material Design, XAML Behaviors).
• Software architecture principles (MVVM, Dependency Injection, Reactive Extensions).
• Modern testing frameworks and source control (Git).
• Structured data formats (JSON, XML).

Passion for:

• Audio engineering and developing high-quality software.
• Understanding Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills and teamwork, including remote collaboration.

Additional Skills that Help:

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

Education & Experience:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience; qualification level 2.1 or above.
• Minimum 5 years in software engineering.

Life @ Xperi:

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance, and Innovation. We foster a workplace where all employees feel valued, safe, and have a voice. Our benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness programs, generous paid time off, and a hybrid work environment. We support personal well-being, financial security, and collective success.