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title: 'Applications Engineer at Universal Electronics Inc.'
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# Applications Engineer at Universal Electronics Inc.

- **Company:** Universal Electronics Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Ana, CA / United States
- **Compensation:** $100k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/uei/eb9aa63d-98f2-404e-bd9d-29a7b0ec265a

## Job description

At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of ‘wireless control’. Whether it’s via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.

Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.

Position Summary The Applications Engineer is a key technical interface to our customers, working in cooperation with Sales, and taking the lead driving towards the best solution, considering both hardware and software at the device level. This role brings the product to development, utilizing strong technical, interpersonal, and project leadership abilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Primary responsibilities include:

- Works internally with software teams, product management, Sales, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, and other teams to define the product and be the catalyst to bring the product to life
- Specify and coordinate UEI products for major consumer electronics, home entertainment, and connected home customers.
- Collaborate with the customer directly to understand their needs and use-cases; with Sales to promote the most applicable UEI solution; with UEI internal engineering and design teams to drive the initial architecture and cost determinations.
- Dive into source code when needed to understand software behavior.
- Address high level questions regarding software integration, Cloud communication, and OS requirements
- Lead and author the product specification and drive the project towards kick-off.
- Define and write product requirements, covering software, electrical & mechanical needs, based on discussions with the customer and agreeance from the engineering teams.
- Drive progress on design, feasibility, and cost information.
- Gather members of UEI engineering team to discuss design approaches and tradeoffs, verify specified product requirements, and feasible timeline.
- Lead unit cost and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) estimations work with Sales on performance/cost tradeoffs of various approaches.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and solve complex technical bottlenecks with minimal oversight.
- Articulate complex technical visions to both internal and external engineering and executive stakeholders.
- Have frequent contact with customer regarding product development and technical questions. Supervisory Responsibilities – List Teams/Groups
- None

## Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience

- 2+ years’ work experience in a consumer-oriented product environment.
- Prior experience with Thermostat and/or Sensor technology and/or products in Home Security / Home Automation / HVAC / IoT Spaces / Industrial / Light Commercial highly desired.
- Knowledge of RF and IP protocols (e.g. Z-Wave, ZigBee, Matter, THREAD, Wi-Fi, LoRa(WAN), Honeywell, 2Gig, Interlogix), operation, and understanding of firmware aspects that affect compatibility.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and project coordination skills.
- Strong ability to drive progress and ensure deliverables are not missed.
- Able to multi-task, manage several concurrent initiatives, and prioritize projects.
- Ability to act as liaison between customer and internal development teams to communicate hardware and software solutions and technology implementation.
- Knowledge of technology stacks, deployment environments, API’s, cloud architecture, and ability to apply them to customer use cases. Education, Licenses & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field in engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred Work Conditions
- 40 hours on-site work week.
- Willingness and ability to travel. 10% travel estimated mainly in US/Canada
- Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
- Sitting for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components.

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world’s most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world’s leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI’s many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.

Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.

## About Universal Electronics Inc.

## Company Overview

- **One-liner**: Universal Electronics Inc. is a global leader in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment, smart home, and climate management, providing hardware, software, and cloud services to the world's leading brands.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: UEIC) [stockanalysis.com](https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/ueic/)
- **Headquarters**: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA (with regional headquarters in Enschede, Netherlands and Hong Kong) [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
- **Founded**: 1986 [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available from the provided sources.

## Core Business

- **Primary industry**: Consumer electronics, smart home control, climate management, security and automation, and hospitality automation.
- **Target customers**: B2B and enterprise — consumer electronics manufacturers, TV and game console makers, video service providers, HVAC brands, security dealers, and global hotel chains; plus B2C through One For All® retail products. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/) [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
- **Mission**: "To create products and technologies that help everyday people easily discover and interact with the devices and services in their home." [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
- **Vision**: "To be the most knowledgeable company on the planet about the entertainment, smart devices and services that people have in their home." [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)

## Products & Services

- **UEI TIDE climate control family**: Occupancy-aware smart thermostats, wireless bridges, and wireless sensors for energy-efficient residential, commercial, and hospitality climate control. Hardware/IoT. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **QuickSet Cloud and services**: Cloud/software solutions that discover, update, and connect smart home devices with minimal user intervention. SaaS/Cloud. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Nevo platform**: White-label smart home and entertainment control solution combining QuickSet Cloud, nevo.ai, services, gateways, modules, and devices. Platform/Software. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Device Management Services**: Comprehensive device management for consumer electronics manufacturers to control, maintain, and support internet-connected products. Managed service. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Wireless connectivity modules & chips**: Modules, chips, and software for TV and game console manufacturers; supports IR, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Embedded hardware/components. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Security and automation portfolio**: Sensors, switches, and wireless security/smart home technology for professional security dealers and DIY security leaders. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Hospitality solutions**: Entertainment, room automation, and energy management for global hotel chains, system integrators, and installers. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **One For All®**: Universal control products sold in more than 15,000 electronics stores, mass merchant retailers, and online stores. B2C retail hardware. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)

## Market Standing

- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in the provided sources; see current market data via [stockanalysis.com](https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/ueic/).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue not publicly available from the provided sources; the latest audited revenue can be found in SEC filings ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=universal+electronics&type=10-K)).
- **Scale**: More than 4,100 employees in over 30 countries; designs, develops, manufactures, ships, and supports over 100 million products each year. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Key customers include leading TV and game console manufacturers, set-top box and broadcast providers, HVAC brands, security dealers, and global hotel chains. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Global footprint includes 6 manufacturing facilities and 10 R&D locations across the U.S., Europe, China, Taiwan, and India; continued investment in connected climate control, smart-home platforms, and sustainability-focused products like UEI TIDE. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction) [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)

## Competitive Advantages

- Strong IP portfolio: more than 580 issued and pending patents. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- More than 20 years of experience providing end-to-end advanced control solutions to leading HVAC brands. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- Full-stack capability from hardware (remote controls, modules, chips, sensors) to cloud software and AI-driven services such as nevo.ai and QuickSet Cloud. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- Multi-protocol connectivity expertise across IR, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave, enabling products to work in virtually any smart home ecosystem. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- Global scale with manufacturing, R&D, and regional headquarters serving international markets. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)

## Strategic Focus

- Expanding sustainable, energy-saving climate control products, including occupancy-aware UEI TIDE smart thermostats. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- Growing cloud and software platforms (QuickSet Cloud, Nevo) to enable seamless smart home discovery, control, and device management. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)
- Continuing innovation in sensing, wireless connectivity, and white-label smart home solutions for OEM partners. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/)

## Why Work Here

- Inclusive and collaborative culture: "We are an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive culture and individualism." [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/careers)
- Emphasis on work/life balance and a "world-class benefit package." [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/careers)
- Professional development and growth opportunities across global locations. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/careers)
- Opportunity to work with leading global brands and meaningful consumer technology innovations. [uei.com](https://www.uei.com/careers)
- Current engineering roles are on-site; example: Sr. Electrical Engineer in Monterrey, Mexico. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/uei)

## Sources

1. [uei.com - Homepage](https://www.uei.com/)
2. [uei.com - Company Introduction](https://www.uei.com/company-introduction)
3. [uei.com - Careers](https://www.uei.com/careers)
4. [jobs.lever.co - UEI Job Postings](https://jobs.lever.co/uei)
5. [stockanalysis.com - UEIC](https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/ueic/)
6. [sec.gov - Universal Electronics SEC Filings](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=universal+electronics&type=10-K)

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