KEF is a global leader in high-end loudspeakers and hi‑fi systems. Since 1961 we have been one of the few in the industry to develop and manufacture our own technology – from cabinets and drivers to software and electronics. Our commitment to innovation has earned us numerous patents.
Our research facilities are shared with Celestion International, our sister company and a leader manufacturer of OEM drive units for guitar and PA. Both bands benefit from cutting‑edge tools and technologies that set us apart from the competition.
About the role
* DevOps Engineer with a passion for audio and music.
* Ideal experience: around 4 years, but junior candidates with demonstrable home‑lab experience are also welcome.
You will help maintain the source code for the main tools used by the R&D team, following modern practices and exploring new tools. There is ample room for technical growth and research.
If you want to leave your signature on award‑winning products that are sold worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Location
Maidstone, Kent, UK (partially remote)
*Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK*
Education
BSc / MSc in a relevant field: Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, Acoustics, Physics, Maths, etc.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a DevOps engineer with up to 5 years of experience, ideally with working knowledge of containerisation, backend technologies, or Linux management, to support the R&D team in developing the next generation of our loudspeakers.
* Embedded: DSP and application frameworks for active speakers (C++, OOD)
* Desktop: Scientific applications for loudspeaker design (Java, MATLAB, OOD)
* DevOps: Pipelines and internal tooling (Python3, Jenkins, Redmine, svn, git)
Key Requirements
* Python 3 scripting and object‑orientated programming.
* Strong command‑line skills (Bash or PowerShell).
* Proactive and curious mindset.
* Previous DevOps experience (professional or personal projects with Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes)
Bonus Skills
* Understanding of object‑orientated design principles in C++ / Java.
* Creative use of computers (e.g. music / video production).
* Experience using (or creating!) audio systems or devices.
* Familiarity with SciPy / NumPy / Matlab.
* Practical DSP knowledge.
* BSc‑level understanding of maths or physics.
For more company details, please visit our website at https://uk.kef.com/.
We offer an attractive remuneration package and long‑term career development opportunities to the right candidate. Please send your full resume with current and expected salary by clicking "Apply".
Equal Opportunities
KEF is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Personal data collected will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only. All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and will be destroyed thereafter.
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