Senior Lead Software Engineer

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Ban Qiao Qu, Xin Bei Shi
Senior level
Gaming • Hardware
The Role
The Senior Lead Software Engineer will lead a team focusing on backend and frontend development for gaming products on Windows platforms. Responsibilities include architecting solutions, overseeing integration, conducting code reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing project goals.
Summary Generated by Built In

NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building. 

Job Title: Senior Lead Software Engineer

Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Workplace Type: Onsite


JOB SUMMARY

NZXT is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge gaming products that deliver exceptional user experiences.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and mentor a team in backend (Rust/C++) and frontend (Electron/Tauri/TypeScript) development for Windows platforms.
  • Architect and implement solutions aligning functional requirements, market trends, and customer demands.
  • Oversee integration of backend, frontend, USB, and wireless system communication using modern frameworks and tools on Windows platform.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable software delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Testing, Marketing, QA, Firmware, Customer Support) to align software development with business goals.
  • Provide technical input for documentation, marketing, and issue resolution.
  • Manage project goals, timelines, deliverables, and risks.
  • Maintain team workflows, processes, and technical documentation.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of software development experience, including team leadership.
  • Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expertise in Windows desktop applications development (C++, Rust) with USB/wireless communications.
  • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Figma UI prototyping, and dynamic content delivery via CDNs (e.g., DatoCMS, Contentful).
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes (Scrum) and tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, and Git


DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • Experience with firmware and hardware-software integration.
  • Familiarity with game streaming software (e.g., OBS Studio, StreamLabs OBS, Twitch Studio).
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), software distribution (Bunny.net, Amazon S3).
  • Expertise in V8/Node, Chrome/React/Electron/Tauri development.
  • Understanding of OpenGL or DirectX graphics APIs.
  • Passion for PC gaming and streaming ecosystems.

CULTURE & VALUES

At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas: 

GIVE A SHIT - We’re obsessed with doing right by our community internally and externally.

  • We care a lot
  • We speak up
  • We do what we say

LEARN AND GROW - We see our challenges as opportunities. Progress over perfection.

  • We are curious and aren’t afraid to try
  • We take accountability
  • We apply what we learn

WIN TOGETHER - We elevate each other with unique perspectives and mutual respect.

  • We are in this together—win or lose
  • We lift each other up
  • We value every voice

KEEP IT SIMPLE - We remove complications to focus on what’s needed.

  • We make it efficient
  • We reduce friction
  • We keep things user-friendly

We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.

NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

Top Skills

C++
JavaScript
Rust
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: City of Industry, CA
361 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

We envision a world where the PC is the only platform for a deeper, more immersive gaming experience.


Our People

React, adapt and be fearless - we’re a group of young people who aspire to be better tomorrow than we are today. We are driven by the yearning to explore, create, change, and push boundaries. Our culture revolves around having a passion to walk off the well-beaten path, and turn away from the status quo.


Our Company

Avant-garde and unconventional - NZXT was created because we aspire to make a positive difference for people. We believe that there are companies that ship product, and then there are companies that ship innovation. We routinely reinvest in ourselves, and hope that we can drive a positive influence in the industry.

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