What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Associate Staff, Application Systems Development position at Shure Incorporated?
Join Shure’s team and help shape the future of professional audio!
As an Associate Staff Engineer, Applications Systems Development you’ll work under the guidance of the Director of Software to design, develop, and test both platform-independent and platform-specific software. Your work will integrate advanced wired and wireless communication protocols with embedded firmware systems, powering the world-class audio products Shure is known for.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing—to define use cases, establish requirements, and create robust test plans that ensure exceptional performance and reliability. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence across the team.
At Shure, your contributions will directly impact how millions experience sound. If you’re passionate about audio technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today!
Responsibilities
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.
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 $127,000 to $203,000. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. 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 2025 .
As an Associate Staff Engineer, Applications Systems Development you’ll work under the guidance of the Director of Software to design, develop, and test both platform-independent and platform-specific software. Your work will integrate advanced wired and wireless communication protocols with embedded firmware systems, powering the world-class audio products Shure is known for.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Marketing—to define use cases, establish requirements, and create robust test plans that ensure exceptional performance and reliability. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence across the team.
At Shure, your contributions will directly impact how millions experience sound. If you’re passionate about audio technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Works on cross-functional development teams to design and implement platform independent GUI application software that controls and manages cutting edge audio products and networking technologies
- Collaborates with marketing, and test and system engineering to define platform independent GUI application software use cases and requirements
- Prototypes GUI application software using technologies such as Flash
- Designs and develops (codes) platform independent GUI application software by providing technical expertise to internal Company software developers
- Prepares integration and test plans for platform independent GUI application software with other Company proprietary software (embedded systems).
- Researches new platform independent GUI application software technologies and IDEs, and assists with the integration into Company software development processes.
- Integrates and tests proprietary and non-proprietary networking communication protocols into platform independent GUI application software including common physical, datalink, network and transport layer protocol standards.
- Estimates, organizes, and documents tasks
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience
- Possess wide-ranging experience in platform independent software development on PC Windows/Linux and Mac (OS X) platforms using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Firm understanding and proven history of application of key software design principles such as separation of concerns, high cohesion and low coupling to facilitate reuse and maintainability in software architectures, designs and implementations; ability to decompose large, complex software systems into manageable subsystems with clearly defined interfaces
- Extensive knowledge of software development experience with JavaScript, Angular, Node, C/C , Python
- Experience with integrating networking protocols such as Ethernet, USB and/or TCP/UDP into platform independent application software.
- Minimum 5 years of development experience using C/C , with an OO approach
- Experience with software development tools such as Integrated Development Environments, compilers/linkers, and debugging tools (emulator, profiler, etc.) required
- Experience solving problems following SOLID and OO design principles
- Developer experience with GraphQL is a plus
- Demonstrated ability of working on complex assignments where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Determines methods on new assignments and provides guidance to other personnel
- Ability to integrate technologies to provide proof of concept demonstrations
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
- Initiative, passion for innovation, creativity, and a solid understanding of software engineering is required.
- Ability to work both independently and perform as a leader in team environment
- Experience as a development / technical / team lead is strongly preferred.
- Prior management experience is a plus.
- Be self-motivated to learn new technologies and be flexible to support tasking in a variety of areas
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.
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 $127,000 to $203,000. This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. 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 2025 .
Salary : $127,000 - $203,000