Hardware/Firmware Test Developer, Focusrite

ADAM Audio GmbH

Salary not provided

+ Bonus

Python

C++

MatLab

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Berlin

Audio interfaces and pro audio equipment

Job no longer available

Audio interfaces and pro audio equipment

201-500 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMusic

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+ Bonus

Python

C++

MatLab

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Berlin

201-500 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMusic

Company mission

To enrich people's lives through music.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Be proficient with Python scripting for test automation and analysis, Matlab is a plus,
Be experienced with hardware testing methodologies, including test fixtures design, analysis and debugging
Be familiar with firmware development tools and languages, such as C/C++,
Have an understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (e.g, UART, SPI, I2C, USB),
Have excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to details

What the job involves

As a valued member of our growing Engineering team, you will collaborate closely with the Hardware and Firmware Development teams to support our Quality Assurance team in understanding product requirements and designing test plans accordingly
You will help develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python to validate hardware functionality, firmware performance and system integrations
In your role you will design and implement test fixtures, setups and hardware/firmware testing, execute both automated and manual testing, analyse results and identify areas of improvement, debug hardware/firmware issues, work closely with Development teams to identify causes of problems and implement solutions
Furthermore, you will play a vital role in documenting test procedures, results and findings ensuring traceability and reproducibility
You will continuously improve test automation frameworks and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and ensure you will be up to date with industry trends in hardware/firmware testing and python scripting

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.