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Location:
US_Home_Office
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
JOB ID:
R-39271-2024

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 Senior Software Engineer to become a vital resource in our development team, helping us continue our journey towards greatness. 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 defined by innovation and excellence. We invite you to apply and be a part of our journey to set new standards in HiFi audio software. Join us in creating an immersive and innovative audio experience for users worldwide.

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

  • Developing desktop and mobile application software for HiFi audio enthusiasts on diverse platforms such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android.

  • Engaging in cross-platform software development using mostly C# and .NET-based technologies for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.

  • Contributing to systems that manage audio content, music metadata, and audio streaming within local networks.

  • Effectively communicating project status and updates to internal stakeholders.

  • Collaborating with the team to ensure projects stay on track, meeting deadlines and accommodating varying levels of complexity.

  • Working with network protocols in the context of local networks.

What You Need

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with both desktop and mobile application software design.

  • 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.

What is Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related field. 

  • Experience with and Xamarin, Maui, WPF.

  • 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.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally.

  • Able to work virtually 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.

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Pay Transparency
USD 97,500 - USD 143,000

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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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.