Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Job Description:

Design and implement drivers, including audio drivers, for next generation gaming experiences. Develop firmware and embedded systems, and engineer software for hardware interfaces in controllers, haptics, and other hardware gaming devices. Develop and engineer low-latency wireless controller technology to enable smooth and responsive online gaming experiences, as well as low-latency streaming technologies for virtual reality and 2D gaming, to provide an immersive experience. Coordinate with the hardware team to build next generation gaming experiences. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design and define system architecture and performance requirements. Design, develop, and modify software systems using principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Develop and execute testing and validation procedures to ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability. Modify existing software to correct errors, improve performance, and adapt to new hardware platforms. Position may include additional duties that utilize the required skills.

Benefits: Valve offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement with employer match; life and accidental death insurance benefits; and additional wellness and support programs.

Job Requirements:

Requires a Master’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and five years of experience in software development for audio and streaming products, including experience in:

• Building support for Bluetooth technologies using PulseAudio and BlueZ, including integration with audio systems;
• Designing and developing low-power and low-latency audio/video (A/V) drivers, protocols, and processing systems on Linux using PulseAudio for interactive applications and real-time communication;
• Building media streaming stacks using frameworks, including PulseAudio and GStreamer, providing support for transport protocols, including RTP, and contributing to open source multimedia and streaming projects;
• Building real-time signaling and streaming systems in frameworks, including GStreamer, for the development of client and server components, and analyzing technical requirements to design effective software solutions; and
• Collaborating with cross-functional and globally distributed engineering teams to scope, design, and implement projects.

Salary range: $275,000 to $425,000 per year

Position at Valve Corporation in Bellevue, Washington. To apply, please visit www.valvesoftware.com/posting, and enter Posting ID SE007262WS.