HARMAN International · 23 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer - Desktop and Mobile Applications - Roon
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expHARMAN International is a technology leader focused on making life better through innovation and teamwork. The Principal Software Engineer will architect and develop high-performance applications for HiFi audio enthusiasts, leading cross-platform initiatives and driving technical direction.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Architect, develop and maintain high-performance desktop and mobile applications for HiFi audio enthusiasts across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, driving technical direction and ensuring seamless cross-platform experiences
Lead cross-platform development initiatives using primarily C# and .NET-based technologies, applying deep expertise to improve scalability, maintainability, and long-term product evolution
Design and optimize complex systems that manage audio content, music metadata, and low-latency audio streaming across local networks, leveraging your mastery of network protocols and concurrency models to deliver robust solutions
Serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding team members in best practices for architecture, performance profiling, and troubleshooting, while raising the overall technical bar
Proactively identify and address risks in project delivery, communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, and influence decisions to align engineering efforts with business goals
Drive innovation in audio streaming and system architecture, recommending and implementing advanced solutions that enhance user experience, performance, and reliability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience owning end-to-end delivery of complex projects
Extensive experience with C# and .NET based technologies
Strong systems software understanding of data storage, processing, memory management, filesystems, networking, and concurrency
Sound understanding of network protocols and cross-platform development (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux)
Experience with automated pipelines for continuous build and integration systems (CI/CD)
Familiarization with containerization and virtualization technologies (Docker, VMware, HyperV, etc) and packaging software for these environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science or other related field
Specializing in any of the following areas: UI/UX engineering, Mobile application development, Networking, Graphics (real-time rendering or image processing), Audio (playback, management, processing), Software performance profiling, debugging, and optimization
Experience with media playback engines on desktop and / or mobile platforms
A passion for delivering top-notch audio experiences to users and an interest in the audio technology domain
Familiarity with GPU programming and Node.js
Benefits
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
Recent News
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