Senior Frontend Engineer

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.

What you will get to do: 

As a Senior Front-End Developer in the Smart TV Media Platform business unit, you will play a pivotal role in crafting the user interface for cutting-edge smart TV’s. At Xperi, we work at the forefront of technology, primarily using TypeScript and JavaScript. We develop not only the Chromium-based browser engine but also the seamless integration with hardware. This exciting opportunity allows you as a Senior Front-End Developer to delve deep into the product, tackling challenges and enhancing multiple layers of the user experience. This job goes far beyond merely crafting web content; it's about creating a highly targeted and optimized user interface where even browser layouting algorithms are open for optimization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing a modern, responsive UI that seamlessly combines video catalogs of streaming services and TV operations.
• Collaborating closely with the team responsible for TV platforms on which the front-end application will be launched.
• Creating new UI components, primarily using Lit or React.
• Integrating with platform interfaces, including channel scanning, voice input, and USB file browsing.
• Collaborating with TiVo cloud services for tasks like movie searching, user consents management, and crash logging.
• Enhancing the UI's performance, including analysis and profiling in collaboration with browser and platform integration teams.
• Maintaining and improve the quality of the codebase. 
• Unifying all the above to design, implement, and deliver new features that end-users will love.

Who we are looking for: 

Must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or computer science 
• At least 5 years of equivalent industry experience within a software development organization 
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and DOM/HTML 
• Knowledge of modern web technologies 
• Familiarity with Git 
• Good command of both written and spoken English 
• Detail-oriented with a passion for learning new things 

Nice to have: 

• Professional experience working as a front-end developer
• Experience with Lit, React, and other UI frameworks 
• Demonstrated expertise in improving performance (JavaScript, animations, loading time, etc.) 
• Experience with embedded software development 
• Familiarity with Linux 

What will make you successful: 

• Your ability to work together with other developers and testers, helping the team work more efficiently and achieve more 
• Your curiosity, interest and ability to learn multiple facets of the product and the company, helping you gain a wider perspective of issues you see and ideas you have for improvements  
• Your personal interest to learn and grow, giving you a chance to move your career with us forward in the right direction for you 

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.