Hybrid Embedded Audio Engineer - DSP, C++, JUCE

Blackstar Amplification; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Private mental health support

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Blackstar Amplification is seeking an Embedded Audio Engineer to develop proprietary embedded software within innovative audio products. Located in Northampton, the role involves design and optimization of DSP algorithms, maintaining embedded control systems, and collaborating within a dynamic team. Essential qualifications include proven experience with Embedded C, C++, and hardware debugging, alongside a knack for writing clean code. The position offers a competitive salary, workplace pension, and mental health support, primarily office-based with flexible hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial software development environment.
• Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code.
• Strong understanding of audio and low-voltage control electronics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and improve the codebase.

Skills

Embedded C

Git

C++

DSP implementation

JUCE framework

hardware debugging

technical documentation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C#

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Blackstar Amplification is seeking an Embedded Audio Engineer to develop proprietary embedded software within innovative audio products. Located in Northampton, the role involves design and optimization of DSP algorithms, maintaining embedded control systems, and collaborating within a dynamic team. Essential qualifications include proven experience with Embedded C, C++, and hardware debugging, alongside a knack for writing clean code. The position offers a competitive salary, workplace pension, and mental health support, primarily office-based with flexible hybrid options.