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Software Technical Lead (Gaming Platform)

Engineering San Jose, California

Description

Position at Logitech

The Role

Immerse yourself in the world of gaming innovation with Logitech, a trailblazer in crafting cutting-edge digital solutions. At Logitech's Gaming business group, we take pride in offering a diverse portfolio of high-performance gaming peripherals, including precision mice, advanced keyboards, immersive headsets, and dynamic lighting, all designed to elevate the gaming experience.

As we chart the course for the future, our Desktop Experience team is seeking visionary individuals ready to shape Logitech's next-generation software platform. Are you prepared to take the lead in enhancing gaming experiences and delighting our customers through innovative software solutions tailored to customize our gaming peripherals?

As a Technical Lead for Logitech's gaming software platform team, you will provide strategic technical leadership, guiding the design and development of cutting-edge gaming software that aligns with our overall vision. You will mentor a team of talented software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Your Role

Lead the architecture, design, and development of Logitech’s next-generation desktop gaming software platform features and functionalities, leveraging C++ on both Windows and Mac platforms.
Oversee development of all backend server-side logic for the desktop software gaming platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and responsiveness to front-end requests.
Drive the optimization of software performance, focusing on responsiveness and reliability across multiple platforms.
Mentor and support a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and promoting best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, coding standards, testing, and version control.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, QA, and other business units, to resolve technical design and development challenges and drive the advancement of new product features.
Conduct technical reviews of system design and interface requirements, providing feedback and recommendations.
Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks, proactively addressing potential challenges and ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
Champion innovation within the team, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and integrating new capabilities to enhance the competitiveness of the gaming platform.
Act as a key liaison with stakeholders, translating technical insights into actionable plans, and communicating progress and strategic direction effectively.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture, encouraging diverse perspectives and creative problem-solving.
Work in a scrum team, partnering with other team members to innovate and enhance our platform to deliver an exceptional user experience.

Key Qualifications

8+ years of strong software design & development experience in C++ with a focus on the application of modern C++ features and standards as well as writing high quality, tested code.
Experience developing desktop applications on Windows/Mac
Experience debugging complex, multi-threaded systems
Strong understanding of the software design/architecture process
Must have strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, including good writing skills
Experience in Python, React and NodeJS is a plus
Commercial experience developing software that interacts with hardware devices a major plus
Prior experience as Technical Lead a big plus
Excellent technical, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are essential
Excellent knowledge of general software engineering principles
Experience in developing software that interacts with hardware/peripherals a strong plus
Knowledge of protocols such as Bluetooth/Wifi/TCP/IP/HID

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!

This position offers an annual base salary typically between $ 150,000 and $ 220,000.

In certain circumstances, higher compensation will be considered based on the business need, candidate experience, and skills.

Logitech offers benefits such as Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), Basic and Additional Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement Plans, Commuter Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Paid Parental Leave.

Logitech also offers Wellness Programs, Health Savings Account Plans, access to Expert Medical Opinions, Identity Theft Protection, Breast Milk Delivery to Nursing Mothers on Business Travel, access to a Group Legal Plan, Donations Matching Programs, Employee Product Discounts, and access to Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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