Senior Software Engineer

SteelSeries is looking for a senior software engineer to help develop world class gaming products.  We are looking for someone that can make a huge impact on our product development, has experience architecting and developing desktop and web applications, and has a serious passion for technology and product development.

Why should you work here:

• Love what you do - This isn't some B2B app or SaaS targeted at an industry you have no real interest in. This is a consumer product for gamers and part of the gaming industry. If you are interested in consumer electronics, gaming, or something related - you will love it here.
• Many cool technical problems to solve - The software group is small and rapidly growing. This is a ground floor opportunity and you will be able (and expected) to architect software from scratch.
• Make an impact - We are a small company, so if you like being able to make an impact on a daily basis - this is your place.
• Be part of Product Development - We are a flat organization and everyone has chances to see how consumer electronics products are built and what goes into bringing them to market. Whether you are in packaging, software, sales, support, or category management your feedback is welcomed and taken seriously.

What we are looking for in our Software Engineers:

• Strong experience with multiple languages like C#, Java, C, C++, and Objective-C,
• Experience with languages like Ruby, Python, and Clojure,
• Experience in windows development – developing both desktop applications and services to communicate with devices and web services,
• Working knowledge of front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, and related modern libraries & frameworks,
• Strong SQL database experience (MYSQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite),
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with ability to explain technical design, concepts, and risks to both developers and non-developers,
• Experience with developing Consumer facing applications (Web, Desktop, or both),
• Experience with Agile and/or Lean software development.

It would be really cool if you had this as well:

• Experience with Mac OS Development (Objective-C)
• Experience in Kernel Level Driver Development (WDF and WDM)
• Experience in Mobile Development (iOS or Android)
• Experience working with USB and HID devices
• Experience in developing or working with firmware
• Knowledge of developing system services and device drivers

Our product technology ecosystem is huge – from hardware to firmware, kernel drivers to thick clients and all the way to web development and web services. Our software engineers will touch most or all aspects of the technology stack. You will be expected to help innovate, ideate, and build proof of concepts. You have an opportunity to help engineer our products – products that gamers use and love.

As a software engineer, you will be responsible for developing new features for the SteleSeries Engine (www.steelseries.com/engine)  with a team of engineers, product designers and QA engineers.

If you were here the last few months, you would have worked on:

• Reviewing and recommending a webkit plugin for desktop technologies
• Investigating what we want our interprocess communication standard to be between our front end GUI and backend kernel processes
• Developing keyboard and mouse emulation for PC/Mac for our SteelSeries Free Mobile Controller
• Developing a back end C wrapper for our unannounced software product
• Leveling your D3 character as fast as possible (Monk, Wizard, or Barbarian - your choice)

If you are here the next few months, you will:

• Particpate in  architecting what our next generation cross-platform GUI will look like
• Start standardizing interfaces between business logic layer and kernel layers
• Lead development of still-unannounced cutting edge project for our software platform - taking the created back end wrapper and integrating it with other solutions
• Help define the technical architecture roadmap

About us
SteelSeries makes high performance gaming gear used by the most demanding, top professional gamers worldwide and peripherals that provide superior quality and a competitive edge to gamers of all skill levels.

What originally began with two people who recognized the need for superior, high-quality/performance gaming gear that would give gamers a competitive edge, has grown into a global leader in gaming and entertainment gear sought after for their high performance capabilities.

Fast-forward to today, and we’ve come a long way since our first glass mouse pad. We have global offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, providing an integrated portfolio of products designed specifically for gaming.

Apply if:

• You are smart, inquisitive and can get stuff done.
• You want to make a huge impact and love pushing the boundaries of product development.
• You take pride in what you do and want to be part of that next great product sitting (hopefully) on the shelf at your local Best Buy.
• You’re accustomed to a small company environment including wearing many hats and managing many things at any given time

Don’t apply if:

• You require strict organizational structure.
• You don’t like change.
• You think having autonomy in the work place is a bad thing.

We offer competitive pay, great benefits and an awesome work place with some pretty cool people (well, most of us) who love gaming and technology.

Sorry, we can’t do any visa sponsorship at this time. This position is located in our office in downtown Chicago.