Principal Audio Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Principal Audio Engineer in Cambridge to lead the architectural vision for next-generation audio processing used in mission-critical communications. You’ll define roadmaps, design advanced processing systems, and collaborate across embedded software, hardware, and acoustics teams to integrate audio subsystems.

The role requires 5+ years in real-time embedded audio or DSP, expert C/C++, and deep knowledge of AGC/AEC, filtering, and VAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in real-time embedded audio software or DSP algorithm development.
• Expert-level C/C++ programming.
• Deep knowledge of AGC, AEC, filtering, and VAD.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for audio software, defining long-term roadmaps.
• Design and implement advanced processing technologies.
• Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and acoustics teams to integrate audio subsystems.
• Research emerging DSP methods and ML-based audio processing.

Skills

Real-time audio

DSP algorithms

C/C++

AGC/AEC/VAD

Project leadership

Tools

MATLAB

Python

ARM RTOS

Job description

Principal Audio Engineer Cambridge

Join a pioneer in Cambridge developing mission-critical communication hardware.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the architectural vision for next-generation audio processing, ensuring life-saving voice clarity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for audio software, defining long-term roadmaps

• Design and implement advanced processing technologies

• Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and acoustics teams to integrate audio subsystems
• Research emerging DSP methods and ML-based audio processing.

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in real-time embedded audio software or DSP algorithm development.

• Expert-level C/C++

• Deep knowledge of AGC, AEC, filtering, and VAD

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects end-to-end

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with mission-critical standards

• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python

• Knowledge of ARM platforms & RTOS environments

• Understanding of microphone arrays, acoustic system behaviour, or modern ML-based audio enhancement.

Benefits & Compensation

• Fully catered & advanced R&D facility with purpose built chambers & rooms for advanced audio testing in-house

• Opportunity to develop technology that directly impacts public safety and global communication reliability.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo Security Clearance.