Staff Software Development Engineer

Murata Electronics; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous paid time off & holidays

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Talent Development program

Job summary

Resonant Inc. in Goleta, CA, seeks a Staff Software Development Engineer to advance our high‑performance RF design tools. You will join a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with electrical engineers, physicists, and software engineers to deliver scalable, cloud‑enabled solutions that power next‑gen filters for mobile devices.

The role emphasizes leadership, deep technical ownership, and the ability to drive complex projects from planning through deployment in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience contributing to software development teams.
• Proven ownership of multiple software components or systems across their full lifecycle.
• Expanded role in defining, planning, and executing technical goals, including serving as a functional or technical project lead.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex technical initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, make high-Impact decisions, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and extend our engineering design and analysis software suite, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Develop and support scientific simulation tools that execute large-scale, highly parallel workloads across a hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Design and improve cloud-centric services and workflows to optimize computational efficiency and scalability.
• Work with external software development partners to provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with internal standards and objectives.

Skills

Python

C/C++

C#

Linux

Windows

MATLAB

AWS

RF systems

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or ECE

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Staff Software Development Engineer

Resonant is a fast-moving tech company developing breakthrough RF chip technology for the smartphone in your pocket. As part of Murata, the #1 manufacturer of acoustic-wave filters, we are creating the next generation of filters for 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi applications with our proprietary XBAR technology. Resonant combines proprietary software development, unique 3D physical modeling, world class filter design, and massive cloud compute, creating a diverse and dynamic work environment. Come join us in reinventing the RF Front-End!

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

Resonant Inc. seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our software team and play a critical role in the development and operation of advanced design tools for novel RF (Radio Frequency) filters. In this position, you will work within a multidisciplinary engineering organization, partnering with software engineers, electrical engineers, and physicists to deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions supporting our core technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering high-performance RF filters for mobile devices, leveraging deep technical knowledge and effective cross‑functional collaboration to solve complex, high-Impact challenges. This is a unique opportunity to influence product direction, contribute to strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful impact within a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking organization.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Goleta, CA

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Support, maintain, and extend our engineering design and analysis software suite, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Develop and support scientific simulation tools that execute large-scale, highly parallel workloads across a hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Design and improve cloud‑centric services and workflows to optimize computational efficiency and scalability.
• Work with external software development partners to provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with internal standards and objectives.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience contributing to software development teams.
• Proven ownership of multiple software components or systems across their full lifecycle.
• Expanded role in defining, planning, and executing technical goals, including serving as a functional or technical project lead.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex technical initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments, make high-Impact decisions, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands‑on experience building or maintaining numerically-intense applications for use by engineers and scientists.
• Experience with Python (preferred) or other scripting language(s)
• Strong competency in C/C++ (Windows / Linux), C# (Windows).
• Experience working across both Linux and Microsoft Windows environments
• Experience with MATLAB and optimization problems desirable
• Expertise with working in Amazon Web Services (EC2, S3, EFS, EBS, ...) is desirable.
• Experience with Electrical Engineering, specifically RF products and systems is highly desirable.

Travel

• Domestic travel between California offices is required.
• Infrequent International travel is required.

Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.

Other

Minimum Salary: $120,000

Maximum Salary: $220,000

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as competitive benefits.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabilities/Veterans

Location

Goleta, CA, US, 104175