Manager - Mobile Audio App Team (C#;C++)

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of 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 over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

About the role: Xperi is looking for a Manager to lead the Mobile Audio App Team who develop our suite of Mobile Audio Products. The successful applicant is a technologist who excels at software development, has natural leadership abilities and is a great communicator. This is a remote role with occasional travel to London or other UK offices (Bangor, Northern Ireland).

Location: UK- Remote / UK - Bangor

Leads and directly manages a remote team of talented audio developers who are based in the UK and Ireland. They are responsible for:

• Creating a climate of innovation, proactive problem solving and transparency
• Providing mentoring and guidance
• Promoting an environment of continuous improvement
• Supporting their own growth and development and that of the team
• Performance management
• Meeting regularly with the team in-person to maintain a strong sense of collaborative development.

Leads and owns the development of each product owned by the team. They:

• Have ultimate responsibility for each audio application owned by the team ensuring that they meet the requirements of all internal and external consumers
• Are responsible for maintaining the roadmap of each audio application owned by the team
• Ensure frequent and on-time delivery
• Are agile and able to quickly adapt their plans to the needs of the business
• Balance new feature development against technical debt
• Ensure proper processes for supporting stable and consistent software products
• Contribute regularly as a hands-on Developer

The role is suited to someone who:

• Enjoys problem solving and analysis
• Benefits from collaborative working and enjoys working in a team environment
• Balances multiple, often conflicting, priorities well
• Focuses on user-value and the end result, but also understands the details
• Leads by example and excels at writing quality code

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years in a C/C++ or C# programming role
• Bachelor’s level or above degree in a relevant engineering field
• Demonstrable experience of Working in a team leadership role
• Working with other cross-functional teams
• Working in a relevant field (e.g. audio, games, video or imaging)
• Developing and delivering user-facing applications
• Technical communication such as publications, conference presentations, or open-source contributions
• Demonstrable understanding of Scrum and agile development
• Build systems, automated testing and continuous integration
• Cross platform and mobile application development

BENEFICIAL

• Recognized technology management qualification or certification
• Experience with Microsoft’s audio framework for Windows e.g. Audio Processing Objects, WASAPI, SASAPI and MMDevice API
• C++17, .NET5 or above, Python 3.x, Jenkins or other CI/CD, UWP, Desktop Bridge, ZeroMQ and XML

Life @ Xperi:

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes. Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.

Rewards include:

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.