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Principal Engineer- Software Development

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.

Project description

Part of the Pay TV business of Xperi, the Cloud-based TiVo Service allows for simple integration, flexible deployments and scalability. It powers the entire user experience and enables personalized content discovery plus IPTV features, such as IP Linear, IP Video-On-Demand, Restart, Catch-Up and Network DVR (nDVR). Real time provisioning, changes in catalog and program guides while providing a consistent experience across various platforms like Linux STB, Android Tv, Mobile apps is always a challenge we relish.

Job purpose

Using some of the latest tools and technologies, you will develop, enhance and maintain features in the TiVo service while continuously improving the efficiency, scale, observability, resiliency and availability of the cloud services (both public and private). This will involve developing APIs and stream processing applications.

Here’s what you get to do

Develop detailed design specifications, unit test plans, and high-quality code. Work with a team of talented software engineers through the entire development cycle, from design through deployment and monitoring.
Work with Architecture, Development, QA, and other engineering groups to define, build, and evolve into a world-class software development organization.
Provide on-going product maintenance and enhancements to production applications.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Who we are looking for?

14+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s in computer science or equivalent

Must have -

Strong expertise with Java, Spring, Spring Boot frameworks
Developed applications in a microservice architecture
Worked on Tomcat based web services in a Linux environment
Developed applications dependent on SQL and NoSQL Databases
Experience with system design
Evidence of working with existing systems and learning new codebases

Nice to have -

Experience with Cloud technologies like AWS, docker, Kubernetes, serverless
Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ.
Working knowledge of Python/GO/shell

Top 3 primary skills and expertise level requirement ( 1 to 5; 5 being expert)

Java, Spring, Spring Boot frameworks (5)
Microservice Architecture (4-5)
SQL/NoSQL databases (3-5)

Supporting tools used

Jira, Confluence, Perforce, Github, Gitops, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Collaborator, Terraform, Atlantis, RPM, Yum, AppDynamics, Splunk, Grafana, lenses.io, servicenow, Slack, Zoom, Office 365, Okta

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.

Xperi Glassdoor Company Review

3.8

Xperi DE&I Review

4.1

CEO of Xperi

Jon Kirchner

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What You Should Know About Principal Engineer- Software Development, Xperi

As a Principal Engineer in Software Development at Xperi, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing entertainment technology. Picture this: you’ll be developing and enhancing the Cloud-based TiVo Service that allows users to enjoy a seamless and personalized entertainment experience. Joining this dynamic team means you will tackle challenges like real-time provisioning across various platforms, including Linux STB and mobile apps. With 14+ years of industry experience under your belt, you’re likely comfortable with the latest tools and technologies, and you’re ready to dive into creating high-quality code and APIs while enhancing the efficiency and resiliency of our cloud services. You’ll collaborate with an exceptional team of engineers throughout the software development lifecycle—from design and deployment to ongoing product maintenance. Your strong expertise in Java, along with frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot, will be crucial as you work within a microservice architecture and interact with both SQL and NoSQL databases. At Xperi, we care about fostering innovation and performance; your contributions will help shape not only our products but also our future. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture that values each employee's unique contribution, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Come join us at Xperi and play an instrumental role in creating extraordinary experiences for millions.

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What does a Principal Engineer in Software Development do at Xperi?

As a Principal Engineer in Software Development at Xperi, you will develop and enhance the Cloud-based TiVo Service, focusing on creating APIs, improving cloud service efficiency, and maintaining production applications. Your role is crucial in delivering a seamless and personalized entertainment experience.