Senior Software Engineer I
Location
Singapore/In Office Full Time
Company
Founded by legendary filmmaker George Lucas in 1983, THX sets performance standards for world-class studios and cinemas, and provides premium audio and video solutions for mobile devices, PCs, home, and automotive. THX develops technologies, products and specifications that perfect the consumer entertainment experience, and enable the artist to deliver their true vision.
Specific Responsibilities
THX seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enable and assist in the implementation of innovative, next-generation multi-channel audio signal processing technologies onto personal, handheld, and free-standing consumer electronics and computing platforms. As a Senior Software Engineer with requisite experience, one has a solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, best practices, and the use of abstraction to appropriately categorize and resolve common issues that arise during the development process. An exceptional candidate will:
- Understand the functional components of a project and assist with its design and implementation.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze the impact and resource requirements of their own ideas and solutions, leveraging one’s own specialized technical expertise.
- Perform analysis and execute & implement solutions independently, understanding their impact on the team.
- Take initiative to identify areas of product improvement, being proactive about identifying and fixing problems.
- Display consistent leadership qualities within a team, providing mentorship, guidance and direction to other members, and, in some cases, be asked to lead small projects.
- Engage other teams proactively to accomplish common goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in three or more of the following programming languages is required: C++, Python 3.x, C, Rust, C#, Lua, Javascript / Typescript
- Any of the following: Swift, Dart, Kotlin, Java, PowerShell and shell scripting are a plus.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following audio architectures is required: Windows, macOS & iOS, Android, Linux
- Familiarity with the JUCE C++ application framework, ImGui, Boost C++ libraries, and build tools such as Cmake or vcpkg is recommended.
- Familiarity with machine learning tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and ONNX is a plus.
- Familiarity with user-interface frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, WinUI / UWP XAML and Catalyst is a plus, though not required for this position.
- Familiarity with other audio toolbox frameworks is a plus.
Education
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Cognitive Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Characteristics
Preferred Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to all types of inquiries. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Written and spoken proficiency in US English required; additional language proficiencies, including Mandarin, Cantonese or other CJVK languages are a plus. A research-level technical reading proficiency is critical for success in this position.Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Computational and analytical software (MATLAB & Simulink, GNU Octave, Jupyter notebooks, Wolfram Alpha & Mathematica) experience is a plus.Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in unusual situations. The ability to use effective deductive reasoning is essential. Ability to weigh risks, commercial and/or technical uncertainties, tradeoffs, and incomplete or changing information that may inform team priorities.Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have familiarity with the following:- Atlassian collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Source control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket)
- Microsoft Visual Studio + Visual Studio Code
Certificates & Licenses
No certificates or licenses are required.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.Travel Requirements
THX has team members in multiple time zones, and it is possible that attendance at conference calls outside of standard working hours may be necessary. This position may require travel, up to 10% of time. A valid passport is highly recommended prior to travel.To apply for this role, please click “Apply Now,” to submit a resume.
THX Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans status, or disabilities. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
THX Ltd. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of THX Ltd. will be considered unsolicited and deemed gratuitous without having a written vendor agreement in place and only to the extent such agreement covers a specified position. THX Ltd. will not pay a placement fee. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of THX Ltd. staff will not be binding. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies to know this policy.
