Linux Administrator jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Department: Engineering / Software

Location: Scotts Valley, CA - OR Remote/Hybrid

At Universal Audio we're passionate about music.  Our mission is to inspire musicians and become the way that music is made.  Our products are steeped in craftsmanship and are highly regarded in our industry for quality and innovation.

Universal Audio is looking for a talented system software engineer with an interest in developing highly efficient audio solutions in an embedded Linux environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a low-latency audio subsystem on an embedded Linux platform.
• Design and develop device drivers for multiple interconnects (USB, PCIe, and SOC) with a focus on minimizing latency.
• Bring up new platforms and SOCs. 
• Create reusable, maintainable software and appropriate technical documentation.
• Maintain high-quality standards and drive process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience developing and debugging Linux device drivers.
• Experience developing USB devices using the Linux Gadget and USB APIs.
• Experience configuring and building embedded Linux environments using tools like Yocto.
• Strong working knowledge of the C and C programming languages.  
• Experience with Python would be beneficial.
• Ability to work to a deadline, from decomposing complex projects into actionable tasks and developing a plan through working the plan to deliver the project in a predictable way.
• Generally, at least five years of professional software development experience.
• Musical interests preferred.  Do you play an instrument or create computer music? Maybe you are a student of music history?  We’re passionate about what we do and are looking for teammates that share our passion.
• Exposure to, or experience with music creation software preferred.
• Experience with UA products preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

UA Salary Range/Hourly Rate of Pay:  California Salary Range = $140K - $175K

Base salary/hourly rate of pay will be based on the cost of labor for the city/state in which the new hire resides, at the time of hire.

UA offers competitive benefits:  Profit sharing, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Safe Harbor Contribution, Stock Options, Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off), etc.

UA Mission:  We exist to thrill and inspire music makers everywhere with timeless sound and impeccable craftsmanship, freeing the songs inside and allowing you to sound like the records you love.

UA Vision:  In the future, music makers around the world will trust Universal Audio as a friend and creative partner, inspiring them to craft amazing records as naturally as playing their first instrument or singing their favorite song. The best home, project, and professional studios will feature most of the UA equipment from floor to ceiling — ranging from audio interfaces and guitar gear to microphones and software — all of it working together to deliver unrivaled sonics and operational symphony. Our customers will eagerly await each new UA product like a hit record or blockbuster movie, trusting that it may spark them to create the best music of their lives. In doing so, UA will become revered worldwide as the way that music is made.

Universal Audio is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. UA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories.