Software Engineer

HME; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear-Com, an HME company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our UK-based team. You will contribute to the development of intercom system software, work on design and testing, and collaborate with QA and engineering to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of software components, documentation, and continuous improvement within an agile framework. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design.
• Knowledge in C/C++ coding based applications and/or other high-level languages.
• Knowledge in design of automation script languages.
• Proficient in communication and writing skills in group settings.
• Knowledge in debugging software on PC host or embedded hardware using debuggers/emulators.
• Proficient in touch-typing and office software.
• Familiar with design of network applications.
• Ability to reason and solve problems related to this position.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: plan, design, implement and test products of low to medium complexity with supervision.
• Own limited areas of intercom system software architecture.
• Document design from high-level to implementation details.
• Validate design, develop test equipment, work with QA to develop tests.
• Transfer verification artifacts to QA for regression.
• Develop and maintain engineering work products per process and standards.
• Lead and participate in design and code reviews (formal and agile).
• Support: maintain computer and lab infrastructure.
• Maintain market awareness of Clear-Com and HME products.
• Increase know-how of current development technologies.

Skills

Object-oriented design

C/C++ programming

Automation scripting languages

Communication skills

Debugging

Touch-typing

Network applications

Problem solving

Education

Technical School or Certificate

BA/BS - Preferred

Tools

Debugging tools

Emulators

Test procedures

Job description

Clear-Com, an HME company, is a trusted global provider of professional real-time communications solutions and services since 1968. We innovate market proven technologies that link people together through wired and wireless systems.

Clear-Com was first to market portable wired and wireless intercom systems for live performances. Since then, our history of technological advancements and innovations has delivered significant improvements to the way people collaborate in professional settings where real-time communication matters. For the markets we serve -- broadcast, live performance, live events, sports, military, aerospace and government-- our communication products have consistently met the demands for high quality audio, reliability, scalability and low latency, while addressing communication requirements of varying size and complexity. Our reputation in the industry is not only based on our product achievements, but also on our consistent level of customer engagement and dedication to delivering the right solutions for specialized applications, with the expertise to make it work. Around the globe and across markets, Clear-Com’s innovations and solutions have received numerous awards and recognitions for ingenuity and impact to customers. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a Software Engineer. This role is based in the UK. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UK at the time of hire. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do In The Position

• Software Development
  • Plans, designs, implements, and tests products of low to medium complexity with daily to weekly supervision.
  • Demonstrates ownership of limited areas of the intercom system software architecture.
  • Documents design from high-level block diagram down to specific implementation decisions.
  • Validates design specifications, develops test equipment as necessary, and works with QA to develop test procedure.
  • Transfers standards, test specifications, verification methodologies, test harnesses and test reports created during design verification to Quality Assurance for regression.
  • Develops and maintains engineering work products in accordance with the established product development process and the applicable project standards and methodologies.
  • Participates in Development Process Improvement activities and leads and participates in Design and Code Reviews, both formal and agile forms (pairing, etc.).
• Support
  • Assists in maintaining the computer and lab infrastructure as required.
  • Maintains market awareness for Clear-Com and HME products. Knows key competitors, key product features and applications.
  • Maintains and increase know-how of current development technologies.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Qualifications
  • Experienced with object-oriented analysis and design. Also familiar with structured, functional decomposition design methodologies.
  • Knowledge in C/C++ coding based applications, and/or other high- level languages.
  • Knowledge in design of automation script languages.
  • Proficient in communication and writing skills with the ability to design in a group setting.
  • Knowledge in debugging software on either PC host platforms or embedded hardware using debuggers, emulators, etc.
  • Proficient in touch-typing and in use of word processors, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Familiar with design of network applications.
  • Ability to reason and solve problems related to this position.
• Education
  • Technical School or Certificate - Required
  • BA or BS (college graduate) - Preferred
• Travel: Occasional, as required.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.