Software Engineer, Team Lead
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a software development position focused on developing audio applications and plug-ins for sound designers, musicians and audio production professionals. No two days are alike at iZotope and we thrive on it - we transform our passion for audio into innovations in the way we create and listen to sound.
Qualified applicants should have in-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience designing, developing and debugging software in C/C++ for Windows and Mac and a passion for music and audio technology. The ideal candidate would have prior experience developing audio plugins and/or virtual instruments and be familiar with trends in the audio industry.
Responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with product management, UX and sound designers, and QA to define, understand and realize product requirements
- Design, prototype, develop and deliver new audio products in C/C++
- Maintain and upgrade existing audio products written in C/C++
- Contribute to improvements, refactoring and re-architecture of the application and UI framework, to maintain state-of-the art foundation for our products
Required Qualifications:
- 8 or more years of experience developing efficient, reusable and reliable C/C++ code for production-quality products
- BS Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent. MS degree a plus.
- Exceptional engineering skills, designs for quality, expert problem solver, strong analytical skills
- Solid understanding of design patterns, software frameworks, performance optimization, unit testing approaches and test-driven development
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, able to learn new technologies and work independently
- Experience as a technical leader and/or coach to other software developers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player and able to work collaboratively with other engineers, QA, Product Managers, UX Designers, Sound Designers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using and/or developing audio plugin SDKs
- Experience with cross-platform development using Microsoft Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, Git
- Familiarity with continuous integration environment and tools (e.g., Bamboo, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Working knowledge or exposure to DSP and audio signal processing algorithms
- Experience with authorization tools (e.g., PACE or similar), code signing tools (e.g., OSX codesign, Verisign or equivalent), installers (e.g., BitRock, Inno, PackageMaker, InstallShield)
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
- Experience with mobile and/or web application development
This position is located in our corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About iZotope
iZotope makes audio products and technologies that are used around the world. We have a wide range of customers, from the millions of consumers who enjoy our audio enhancement to GRAMMY-winning producers using our pro products to the corporations who license our technology for use in their own products. We are a growing team of highly motivated people who are constantly looking to innovate and improve the way we create and listen to audio.