Job opening for a Lead PC Audio Software Architect- Driver level Location: Austin, TX Contact: Dee Dee Dial,Pedley-Richard & Assoc., Inc. Email: dddial@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; 512/418-3260 This opportunity is with a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Responsibilities: The Audio Systems Software Architect is expected to provide technical expertise and leadership in all areas related to PC audio software. This is a software design and implementation position working with PC Audio device drivers, user applications and property panels, and audio signal processing solutions. This position will be primarily focused on support for the Microsoft Vista operating system and will be responsible for developing key components required by the new audio subsystem design of this OS. Position will also include development and support for current and legacy OS platforms. Requirements: Requirements * Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or related field * 7+ years of C/C++ development * Experience with leading small to medium technical team * Experience with real-time software systems or PC audio systems * Experience using formal software development process and SCM tools Job Responsibilities: * Design, implement, test, and document software components * Lead requirements definition * Signal processing, middleware,and user interface * Work with customers and Marketing to define new audio features and applications Required Skills: * Ability to review a design and provide accurate technical and schedule assessments * Ability to debug issues * Ability to analyze problems and synthesis solutions * Ability to guide less senior engineers * Ability to create software architectural and functional specifications Preferred Skills: * Kernel level debugging * Audio Driver development expertise * Experience with COM interfaces and development * Understanding of Windows memory Management and DMA * General knowledge and experience with computer audio sub-system (HDA and AC97) Dee Dee Dial, Sr. Executive/Technology Recruiter Pedley-Richard & Assoc., Inc. Direct: 512/418-3260 dddial@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.pedley-richard.com Strategic Recruitment Solutions for the Technology World