Staff Engineer

Description

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. Position Overview: As a Staff SDET, you will play a key role in shaping the future of digital media delivery by joining our IPTV Automation and Tools team. You'll design and implement scalable automation frameworks, develop sophisticated audio/video validation tools, and build intuitive dashboards to drive data-driven insights and optimize reporting workflows. Key Responsibilities: Develop Audio/Video Validation Tools: 
Build robust tools to ensure optimal audio and video streaming quality. Design Scalable Automation Infrastructure: 
Architect and implement automation systems to streamline testing and deployment processes. Enhance Reporting and Analytics: 
Create dashboards and utilities that support data analysis and operational visibility. Collaborate and Mentor: 
Review code, mentor peers, and advocate for best practices in test automation and quality engineering. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in software development, test automation, or tools engineering. Proven experience with digital media technologies such as IPTV, streaming platforms, set-top boxes, or mobile devices. Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages. Hands-on expertise in: Audio/Video quality analysis tools. CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, Argo, or Airflow. Automating high-ROI test cases to reduce manual effort. Debugging, root cause analysis, and issue isolation on consumer devices. Customizing open-source tools for video streaming automation. Demonstrated ability to produce clean, modular, and maintainable code. Passion for code reviews and continuous improvement through mentoring. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UI automation frameworks like Selenium WebDriver. Exposure to Appium or similar tools for mobile app automation. Familiarity with AV codecs, DRM technologies, and consumer electronics testing. Knowledge of pytest or similar test frameworks for end-to-end automation. Proficiency in integrating open-source tools into larger automation ecosystems. Background in web application development for internal tools. Experience using monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk or Grafana. Effective collaboration with cross-functional, globally distributed teams. Basic understanding of AI concepts or interest in AI tools and technologies. We’re looking for individuals who are curious about AI, eager to learn, and aim to integrate it into their work in alignment with organizational policies.  Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, or a related field. Why Join Us? Be a part of a forward-thinking team that's redefining the IPTV experience through intelligent automation and tool development. Your work will directly impact the quality, reliability, and innovation of next-generation digital media solutions. 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.

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