Software Development Engineer, Razer
Audio Technologies
$102.8-213.3k
Gaming hardware and payment services
Job no longer available
Gaming hardware and payment services
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$102.8-213.3k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide gamers with the best software, services, and hardware products.
Role
Who you are
- Software development experience required, including data and resource modeling, source code creation, compilation, optimization, and delivery
- Development proficiency in C, C++, Rust, WebAssembly, or other languages such as Java, C#, Go, Python, JavaScript, Dart, Lua et al
- Experience developing and integrating algorithms, tests, and utilities, and other high- or low-level libraries into application building blocks, drivers, operating system integrations, and platform-specific DSP components
- A passion for audio technologie
- BA/BS degree or certification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Game Application Development, User Experience, Interaction or Visual Design disciplines, or equivalent work experience will be considered.
Desirable
- Experience with audio processing frameworks and tools specific to AU, VST3, and AAX plugin development, including but not limited to JUCE (C++), Cmajor, ASPiK, iPlug2, the Mozilla Web Audio API, and other relevant frameworks
- Experience with 2D and 3D vector graphics and screen compositing APIs, including but not limited to OpenGL, SDL, WebGL, Metal and DirectX
- Experience with game engine development, including but not limited to Unity, Unreal Engine, Wwise, FMOD, or other relevant engines or frameworks
- Advanced problem-solving skills, demonstrating a high degree of analytical and critical thinking
- An ability to work effectively within and across teams as well as with individuals of all levels
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills with an attention to detail
- An ability to work in a fast paced and multi-entity environment
- A strong track record dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
- Good design and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective collaboration skills, with experience in building technical partnerships across teams
- An ability to own and deliver projects and results of growing technical complexity
What the job involves
- THX is looking for a Software Development Engineer to enable and assist in the development of next-generation, personalized audio spatialization technologies for implementation into mobile computing and interactive consumer electronics platforms
- Develop and refine new sensor fusion-based technologies to provide interactive control of the audio spatialization engine, including but not limited to head tracking, face pose tracking, or other machine learning / computer vision considerations
- Collaborate with UX / UI design, engineering, and QA staff to implement design-to-code workflows, to facilitate the rapid prototyping, testing, and continuous delivery of robust, engaging user experiences
- Develop new components for internal testing and instrumentation applications, as well as external (partner) applications, as applicable
- Develop unit, functional and integration test frameworks, to ensure consistent behavior across all supported platforms, while encouraging practical, componentized re-use
- Evaluate and analyze 3rd party competitors and offerings
- Other duties as assigned
Our take
Razer is a truly unique, all-encompassing lifestyle brand for gamers, it not only manufactures innovative gaming tech but it also doubles as an in-game payments service, named Razer Gold. In 2018, the company also created a digital payment network for businesses and consumers across Southeast Asia.
Since entering the fintech market in SE Asia, Razer Fintech has become one of the largest online-to-offline digital payment networks in the market, tapping into Southeast Asia’s 430 million-plus unbanked and underserved population. Razer Gold has also seen substantial success, as it is one of the world's largest virtual credit services for gamers.
With this sort of creativity and a strong understanding of its market, Razer has been able to disrupt gamer-focused ecosystems around the globe. Its expansive catalog of gaming hardware ranges from laptops to headsets, to chairs - whereas its suite of software platform options brings in over 70 million users. The company is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe, and China and is comfortably secure in maintaining that position.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Irvine Medical and Science Complex, Irvine, CA
Leadership
Min-Liang Tan
(CEO )Min-Liang studied Law at the National University of Singapore before founding Razer in October 2006. He has served as CEO ever since, alongside working as Chairman and CEO of THX.
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