Principal DSP Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal DSP Engineer in Cambridge to enhance audio clarity and performance in noisy environments. Responsibilities include designing acoustic paths and optimizing DSP algorithms. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in audio product development and proficiency in relevant programming languages. Benefits include private health care and flexible hours.

Benefits

Private health & dental care

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in audio product development, focusing on micro‑acoustics.
• Deep understanding of electro‑acoustic transducers.
• Proven experience with acoustic simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design the complete acoustic path for new products.
• Implement, tune, and optimise DSP algorithms.

Skills

Audio product development

DSP algorithms

Data analysis (MATLAB, Python)

Tools

COMSOL

FEA

Job description

Principal DSP Engineer | Cambridge

We’re looking for an expert to ensure best‑in‑class audio clarity, loudness, and performance in challenging, noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Design the complete acoustic path for new products to meet aggressive audio targets
• Implement, tune, and optimise DSP algorithms like noise suppression, echo cancellation

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in audio product development, with a strong focus on micro‑acoustics
• Deep understanding of electro‑acoustic transducers
• Proven experience with acoustic simulation software (COMSOL, FEA)
• Proficiency in a programming/scripting language (MATLAB, Python) for data analysis

Nice to have skills

• Experience tuning DSP algorithms on embedded platforms
• Knowledge of RF/EMI shielding for audio circuits
• Familiarity with wireless protocols (DMR, P25, LTE)

Benefits

• Private health & dental care
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Flexible working hours

Apply now to change the direction of audio DSP engineering in the heart of UK audio innovation