Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Desktop / Mobile Technical Lead - ROON

Harman
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
400 Atlantic Street (Show on map)
Sep 20, 2024
Description & Requirements About the Role At Roon, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the way people experience music. Since our inception, we have dedicated ourselves to developing software that transforms music streaming into an immersive journey, tailored specifically to the listener's preferences and unique tastes. Under the umbrella of Harman International, Roon continues to operate with the spirit of a nimble startup, backed by the resources and reach of a global powerhouse. Our team comprises passionate individuals who believe in the power of music to connect and inspire. We are developers, designers, engineers, and audiophiles united by a common goal-to make listening to music more engaging, personal, and connected. Join us as a Sr. Principal Software Engineer for Desktop and Mobile applications, you will be the linchpin of our development team, steering us towards greatness. Your role is not just about writing code - it's about leading the charge in critical architectural decisions that define the foundation of our B2C products. Unleash your creativity and technical prowess to build and uphold exceptional standards that become benchmarks in our industry. Embrace the challenge of creating cutting-edge technologies that position us as leaders and be instrumental in charting the course to a future of innovation and excellence. Your Team Dedicated to perfecting the Roon and Roon Server products, the Roon team is on a mission to provide users with an unmatched, immersive music experience. By blending state-of-the-art technology, creative design, and user-friendly features, the team strives to enrich the lives of audiophiles and music lovers worldwide. Their commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative culture ensures that each team member is equipped to contribute their expertise. What You Will Do Develop products that manage software using .NET-based technologies across multiple platforms, including Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android. - These systems include User Interface engineering, Desktop / Mobile application development, Databases (programming), Networking, Graphics (real-time rendering or image processing), Audio, Software performance profiling, debugging, and optimization. Guide the technical direction of the development team to ensure projects with varying levels of complexity are delivered on time and within scope. Being a leader, mentor, and confidence driver for the team. Collaborate on systems that manage audio content, music metadata, and audio streaming within local networks. Help define core engineering principles and standardizations across multiple teams Effectively communicating with internal stakeholders. What You Need A passion for delivering top-notch user experiences and an interest in the audio networking / streaming technology domain. Minimum of 15 years of relevant software development experience in areas such as: User Interface engineering Desktop / Mobile application development (Windows, MAC, iOS, & Android) Databases (programming) Networking Graphics (real-time rendering or image processing) Audio Software performance profiling, debugging, and optimization. Expertise in consumer-facing (B2C) software development using C#. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with a track record of effectively guiding and coordinating fellow developers. Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal. What is Nice to Have Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Experience with C/C++ programming. Experience in GPU programming, specifically real-time rendering and image processing. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally. Hybrid or Remote work in any US time zone. Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. What We Offer Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan. An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities. Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment. Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog. Tuition Reimbursement. Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.). "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program. #LI-EC1 #LI-Virtual Pay Transparency USD 142,500 - USD 209,000 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. 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