Embedded Engineer
Salary - £45,000 - £55,000
Location - Northamptonshire
We are a UK-based technology company developing professional audio and music technology products for a global market. Our products combine embedded systems, real-time audio processing, digital signal processing, and cross-platform software to create innovative solutions used by musicians, creators, and audio professionals worldwide.
The Role
What you will be doing:
* Develop and maintain proprietary embedded software across a growing range of audio hardware products.
* Take ownership of firmware development from initial concept through release and post-launch support.
* Contribute to the development of audio and embedded technology products within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain embedded control systems for audio-related hardware platforms.
* Support the integration and evolution of new hardware architectures and embedded platforms.
* Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define and refine user‑focused product functionality.
* Build, test, debug, and release production‑ready firmware for commercial products.
* Contribute to a wider software ecosystem spanning embedded, desktop, and connected technologies.
* Develop and execute structured hardware and software test procedures.
* Integrate and support peripheral communication systems
Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Experience)
* Design and optimise DSP algorithms for embedded audio applications.
* Port DSP implementations between platforms, architectures, and programming languages.
* Contribute to desktop or companion software applications.
* Support real‑time audio processing development and performance optimisation.
Skills & Experience
Required
* Commercial experience developing embedded software using C/C++.
* Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and debugging techniques.
* Experience using Git and command‑line development workflows.
* Practical experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and protocol analysers.
* Ability to write clean, maintainable, reusable code.
* Experience producing technical documentation.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional software development environment.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Digital signal processing for audio applications.
* Real‑time audio systems.
* Embedded Linux platforms.
* Cross‑platform C++ application development frameworks.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with scripting or rapid prototyping languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C#.
* Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing practices.
* Experience with unit testing frameworks and modern software engineering methodologies.
* Familiarity with Agile development environments and associated tooling.
* Knowledge of audio plugin technologies and plugin architectures.
* Understanding of analogue/digital audio electronics and low‑voltage control systems.
* Exposure to PCB design workflows and hardware bring‑up.
* Interest in music technology, audio engineering, or musical instruments.
* Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Audio Technology, or related discipline.
What’s Offered
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Opportunities for technical growth and career progression.
* Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
* Hybrid working opportunities following onboarding period.
* Collaborative engineering environment working on innovative audio technology products.
* Full‑time permanent position based in the UK.
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