Quality Assurance Engineering Placement, Focusrite
TiMax
£28.9k
Audio interfaces and pro audio equipment
Be an early applicant
Audio interfaces and pro audio equipment
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
£28.9k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enrich people's lives through music.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with software testing concepts and methodologies
- Basic understanding of audio technologies and products is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Engineering Intern to join our Product team
- This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software and hardware testing for our audio products
- As a QA Engineering Intern, you will work closely with our engineers to ensure the highest quality standards are met across our product range
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans and test cases for audio products, including hardware and software components
- Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing on audio devices to identify defects and ensure product reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and engineering, to communicate testing results and support product improvements
- Help maintain and update documentation related to testing processes, procedures, and results
- Participate in meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding quality initiatives and improvements
- Learn and apply best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and techniques in an audio manufacturing environment
Application process
- Deadline to apply: 27th November 2026
- Interviews: December 2026 – February 2027
- Offers made by: 26th February 2027
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Legacy audio engineering company Focusrite has been developing audio interfaces since the late 1980s. Founded by Rupert Niven - an influential electronics designers whose clients included The Beatles and Nirvana - the company built its reputation on high-quality analogue sound and sound equipment. Over time, Focusrite has stayed true to those roots while continuing to refine and expand its range of interfaces and preamps.
Focusrite isn't simply relying on its legacy, but actively adapting to the needs of modern music creators. In recent years, it has introduced AI-driven plugins designed to help turn rough musical ideas into polished, studio-quality tracks. Alongside its product development, the company has invested in the wider industry through scholarships and mentorship programmes, reinforcing its position as a leader in audio technology.
Now a publicly listed company since 2014, Focusrite continues to demonstrate steady performance with a changing global market. Its latest trading update points to annual revenues of around £164M, with stable demand and consistent margins despite wider economic uncertainty and external pressures like US tariffs.
While change in the global economy remain, Focusrite appears well positioned for the future. Strong product development, careful cost management, and ongoing investment in distribution channels have given the company confidence in its continued progress. Combined with its legacy of engineering excellence and willingness to evolve, Focusrite is very much set to remain a key player in the music and audio industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Company HQ
High Wycombe, UK
Leadership
Tim Carroll
(CEO)Previously the VP of Audio Products at Avid Technology and Member of the Board of Directors at National Association of Music Merchants.
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