Blackstar Amplification launched from Northampton, England in 2007 and has an award-winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the Musical Instrument and Audio markets.
See our website for more info: https://blackstaramps.com/about-blackstar/
The Role
Purpose of the role:
* To develop Blackstar’s proprietary embedded software within our ever-expanding product range.
* Hold responsibility for Release firmware: from Design Brief to product release and beyond.
* Be part of the next-generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry.
Main Activities and Tasks:
* Design, develop and maintain embedded control systems.
* Assist in the implementation of new and evolving hardware platforms.
* Support in specifying new user-focused products for the Musical Instrument market.
* Build, test and release code for cutting-edge new products.
* Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem.
* Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar codebase.
* Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products.
Additional Desirable Activities Based on Applicant:
* Design, implement and optimise novel DSP algorithms on hardware products.
* Porting existing DSP algorithms between code bases and languages.
* Support with the development of desktop applications
The Person
* Proven knowledge and working experience with:
* Embedded C
* Git and the command line
* Hardware debugging using logic analysers, scopes etc.
* Writing technical documentation
* Some Combination of:
* Advanced DSP implementation and design for audio
* Professional experience with C++ and the JUCE framework
* Professional experience with embedded Linux systems
* Professional experience with real time audio
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial software development environment
* Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code
* Experience with:
* CI/CD
* Unit Testing
* Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.)
* Guitar player or an active interest in music technology
* Audio and low-voltage control electronics
* The wider Musical Instruments industry
* Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related field
Personality
* Strong team player.
* Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal.
* Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude.
* Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management.
* Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects.
* We’re a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required.
The Offer
* Primarily office-based in Northampton, UK, with some opportunity for hybrid working.
* Full time 8.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday.
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Excellent career progression and learning opportunities.
* Private mental health support.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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