Weekend Video Game Software Engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL

Overview

Join Shure’s Video and Emerging Data Technology team and help shape the next generation of intelligent audio, video, and collaboration solutions.  As an Engineer II, Software, you will play a critical role in transforming cutting-edge AI/ML research into scalable, production-ready technologies that power real-world products used by customers around the globe. From developing advanced machine learning models and data-driven systems to optimizing algorithms for deployment across cloud, edge, and embedded platforms, you'll work at the intersection of innovation and product development. Partnering closely with research scientists, signal processing engineers, data engineers, and cross-functional teams, you'll help bring emerging technologies from concept to commercialization while influencing the future direction of Shure’s technology portfolio. This position will be hybrid, based out of our Niles, IL HQ.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate: work as part of a cross-functional team to create, design & implement cutting edge features and products
• Ideate: brainstorm with research scientists and other stakeholders to identify use cases of value to Shure customers empowered by AI/ML and opportunities to optimize and platform solutions.
• Conduct Research: survey literature and conduct original research and experiments to optimize implementation strategies and characteristics, solve problems, share findings and prototypes with colleagues, senior staff, and executives
• Identify Software Requirements: in collaboration with AI/ML research scientists, other software engineers, and product managers. Identify and document architectural options and opportunities for platforming and reuse including working research scientists to standardize platformed solutions to frameworks and software deployments.
• Implement Prototypes: software features in diverse areas from embedded (primary) to mobile apps, desktop, cloud, and database applications. Suggest subject-matter-relevant features and other software opportunities to enhance research scientists' chances of success (e.g. DSP approaches).
• Develop Product Software Features: Implement, optimize, and test software applications and functionalities for real-time, semi-latent, and offline applications. Work with research scientists to identify and optimize input features, frame rates, model structures, and other characteristics that impact implementation characteristics.
• Evaluate: Validate implemented AI/ML and other algorithm features: write software to automate measurement of AI and algorithmic features against defined metrics
• Lead: Mentor, coach, and monitor the work of less experienced engineers.
• Follow Coding Best Practices: Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay Current in Field: track progress in software methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Participate in Working Groups: to promote collaborative problem solving in specific areas, sometimes tangential to your expertise
• Design and Document Software Approach: in collaboration with team (or on own in independent projects) documented in collaborative systems
• Invent: contribute to intellectual property, participate in brainstorming, and encourage general innovation in the group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field; with minimum 2 years of related experience OR Master’s degree
• Must have: Proficiency in C++
• Proficiency in one or more other high level programing languages such as Python, Rust, Java, etc
• Proficiency in software development principles, design patterns, and object-oriented design methodology, multi-thread real-time application.
• Experience with embedded software development, Mac & PC application development, mobile apps, or cloud-based applications and services.
• Working knowledge of signal processing, computer vision, and machine learning
• Experience with any of the following highly desirable:
  • Real time video applications: processing, encoding, transmission, etc
  • Embedded Linux or AOSP development
  • GPU programming
  • Hardware deep learning accelerators

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY
Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $90,600 to $145,000. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.

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