QA Engineering Placement - TiMax

Focusrite; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,100 - 27,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in London is seeking a motivated QA Engineering Intern to join its Product team. This role focuses on software and hardware testing of audio products and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Competitive stipend and mentorship opportunities are provided during this 12-month placement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with software testing concepts and methodologies.
• Basic understanding of audio technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and test cases.
• Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing on audio devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate testing results.

Skills

Software testing concepts

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Programming languages

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Engineering Intern to join our Product team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in software and hardware testing for our audio products. You will work closely with engineers to ensure high quality standards across our product range.

Base pay range

Based: London, N7
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £27100 pa

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans and test cases for audio products, including hardware and software components
• Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing on audio devices to identify defects and ensure product reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate testing results and support product improvements
• Help maintain and update documentation related to testing processes, procedures, and results
• Participate in meetings and contribute to team discussions regarding quality initiatives and improvements
• Learn and apply best practices for QA methodologies, tools, and techniques in an audio manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with software testing concepts and methodologies
• Basic understanding of audio technologies and products is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) is a plus

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced audio manufacturing environment
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and product managers
• Opportunity to work on innovative audio products and technology
• Flexible work hours and a collaborative work environment
• Potential for future full-time opportunities upon successful completion of the internship

About Us

TiMax are pioneers of the rapidly expanding sector of immersive sound experiences. We focus on high-channel count, spatial audio sound reinforcement solutions for theatre, opera, musical theatre, live music events, festivals, corporate events and more.

About The Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. We are a rapidly growing, global group focused on providing opportunities for everyone to enjoy creating music. Our placements are popular because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. Many of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12 months. We pay you £25100 per year (£27100 for London-based roles), and you share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees. Our brands include Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax.

We work hard. We are professional. We also play hard. We seek talented and passionate people. If you think you can bring something new, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.

Timetable for applications: Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025; Interviews: January - February 2026; Offers made by: 27th February 2026

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise diversity gaps in our industry and are committed to driving change. We also recognise the impact of climate change and work toward a carbon-neutral future.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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