Embedded Software Engineer, Focusrite
Sequential/Oberheim
$125-250k
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Audio interfacing technology
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Audio interfacing technology
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$125-250k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enrich people's lives through music.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages. Python scripting also a plus
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems architecture. Zephyr experience a plus
- Ideally, experience with one or more of: MIDI, subtractive synthesis, digital signal processing (DSP) and audio algorithms
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO an advantage
- Experience with ARM and/or SHARC microcontrollers preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in the audio or music technology industry
- A passion for music and knowledge of synthesizers are a big plus: the right background will earn the opportunity to contribute to product concepts and designs
What the job involves
- We are seeking a software engineer with experience in developing C/C++ code for embedded systems primarily based around ARM and SHARC cores
- Develop: bring our synthesizer products to life with efficient and reliable microprocessor code which takes input from the keys and physical controls and translates the player’s intention to the analog synth circuitry
- Implement: your code will scan and update user input and display elements including keys, switches, encoders, pots, LEDs, OLED displays, and control analog synth circuits
- Ensure quality: verify the performance of your work and coordinate with our internal and external beta testing teams to ensure high quality and bug-free new product releases
- Collaborate: engage in problem solving with our hardware engineers and product designers to ensure the best releases. Communicate clearly about software design constraints and take a problem-solving team-oriented approach
- Optimize and evolve: take a keen eye to enhancing efficiency and stability and look for ways to use the latest technologies or processes to benefit our customers. Provide constructive input in code design reviews
- Accelerate Production: help design and implement production test software, internal verification and unit test modules, and other non-customer facing software tools as needed to ensure smooth and high-volume production operations
Our take
Legacy audio engineering company Focusrite has been developing audio interfaces since the late 1980s. Founded by Rupert Neve, an electronics designer whose customers included The Beatles and Nirvana, Focusrite has continued developing interfaces and preamps based on his work.
Continuously innovating, Focusrite has most recently developed AI-driven plugins that transform ideas into polished, studio-quality music. This is indicative of Focusrite’s not resting on its laurels. The company became publicly listed in 2014 and has also funded music industry scholarships and mentor schemes, maintaining its leadership in the audio interface manufacturing market.
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Company benefits
- Pension with salary sacrifice option
- After successful probationary period; you will join our Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and you can join our Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance
- Bike2work scheme
- 25 days holiday increasing with length of service
- Staff discount on company products and merchandise
- Participation in group bonus scheme
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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