Job 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 About the role: Staff Engineer (Embedded Linux)
Working location: Taipei/Zhongyuan, Taiwan

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the development and integration of Linux-based middleware for TV and STB products. This role combines deep technical ownership with team leadership, driving system-level design across audio, HDMI, networking, PQ, user control, and voice integration domains.
Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Ownership
• Lead the design and implementation of system middleware and control interfaces across multiple product programs.
• Own the architecture and evolution of:
• Audio policy logic and control interfaces
• HDMI configuration and certification-related controls
• Network (Ethernet/WiFi) configuration interfaces, including new standards
• PQ configuration interfaces for product and certification requirements
• User control interfaces (remote control, casting, etc.)
• TiVo voice integration interface layer between device and cloud (CSP, benchmarking, profiling)
• Debug Menu framework and maintenance
• Ensure scalability of middleware across multiple hardware configurations (SoC variants, board differences).
• Drive system-level integration with SoC SDKs and ODM mainboards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and complex cross-layer debugging (middleware ↔ kernel ↔ driver ↔ SDK)

Key Requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux development.
• Strong hands-on experience in C/C++.
• Proven experience developing Linux services, middleware, or system applications.
• Deep understanding of Embedded Linux (Yocto or similar build systems).
• Experience leading engineers or owning subsystem-level architecture.
• Strong debugging skills across user space, kernel space, and hardware interfaces.
• Experience delivering production embedded products (TV/STB preferred).

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in TV/STB platforms and SoC SDK integration.

Experience with:

• Audio frameworks and HDMI standards
• Networking stack (Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth)
• IPC mechanisms
• Open-source middleware frameworks
• Experience working with certification requirements (Dolby, DTS, HDMI, etc.).
• Experience in TiVo OS turnkey or similar commercial TV platforms.
• Experience collaborating with ODMs and silicon vendors.

Personal Attribute:

• Can-do attitude and good at solving problems.
• Strong team player with communication skills.
• Execution and results oriented. Self-driven and highly accountable.

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.