Sr Software Engineer I

Join Starkey’s innovation team to design, build, and lead the development of advanced software powering next-generation hearing technology. You’ll architect solutions, guide engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality, high-performance products. If you’re passionate about creating technology that makes a real difference, this is your opportunity to lead innovation from concept to launch.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Job Summary Description / Primary Purpose Of Job

Primary objective of this position is to lead, participate in or support software development to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals for Starkey’s software systems.

Job Responsibilities/Results

• Apply technical expertise, commensurate with formal training and extensive experience, to develop software.
• Utilize technical knowledge to architect and implement products.
• Develop projects by working alone or technically leading an engineering team.
• Participate in the design and development of software systems to meet quality, feature, and scheduling objectives.
• Design, code, test, debug, and release software using the documented software development processes.
• Lead or contribute to the refinement of the software architecture for current and future products.
• Provide technical support to project team members.
• Interact with other functional groups and customers regarding technical issues on a regular basis.
• Facilitate communication between Software Engineering and other functional groups.
• Work with outside consultants and experts.
• Prepare or contribute to detailed project plans that may exceed a year.
• Evaluate product requirements and document software requirements for a given project and provide support in the review of that document.
• Prepare detailed schedules for their own assignments and assist junior engineers in the scheduling of their tasks.
• Peer Code reviews and software testing will be used to measure technical skills.
• Feedback from others in the group or customers.
• Achieve goals and schedules for projects.
• Communication skills as determined by manager and peer reviews.
• Leadership and organizational skills as determined by manager and project success.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field is required.
• Master’s Degree is desired.
  
  

Experience

• 7 years of professional experience in software engineering or closely related field required; or
• 5 years of professional experience required with a Masters; or
• 2 years of professional experience required with a PhD.
  
  

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Expertise in Android mobile app development using Kotlin
• Expertise in Object Oriented Design and Principles
• Working knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines
• Working knowledge of Cloud Technologies
• Working knowledge of Version Control
• Experience driving, defining, and implementing features with a cross functional team
  
  

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent technical writing skills required.
  
  

Salary And Other Compensation

The target pay rate for this position is between $93,940 – $136,500 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401 (k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days/hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.