Senior Hardware Developer

Softube AB; Linköpings kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Softube seeks a Senior Hardware Developer to lead hardware concepts from idea to mass production in Linköping, Sweden. You will drive hardware development, coordinate PCB design, and engage in early production planning, with travel to supplier sites as needed.

We value a hands-on engineer with 10+ years in hardware, strong electronics and mechanics knowledge, and expertise in C and embedded software. Join us to shape the next generation of Softube hardware products and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 10 years of hardware development experience.
• First-hand experience with hardware production.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and mechanics.
• Proficiency in C and embedded software development.
• Understanding of CPU architectures and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development and pre-production activities.
• Plan and lead PCB design, layout, and board bring-up for new hardware units.
• Perform EMC testing and measurements with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Involve embedded software development and coordinate hardware production with suppliers.
• Travel as needed for parts of the year and act as main hardware contact internally and externally.

Skills

English proficiency

Hardware development experience

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

Arena PLM

Python

C++

Git

C#

SQL / Databases

Job description

Senior Hardware Developer

Join the Rock ’n Roll Scientists at Softube in Linköping, Sweden and help us craft and tell the Softube story! Softube is a dynamic, fast‑growing company on a mission–to find the best way to make music with a computer, using our scientific wizardry and our love for music. We are looking for an experienced and talented hardware developer that fits into that story and can help us succeed in our mission.

Job Description

This position offers a unique opportunity to be in the forefront of bringing Softube’s new hardware‑related product ideas into life. We are looking for someone with at least 10 years of experience within the field of hardware development with first‑hand experience working with hardware production. The job means taking on a large part of the responsibility of the hardware development and an important part of the job is being the main point of contact for Softube when it comes to hardware‑related questions both internally and externally. Other tasks include, among other things, embedded software development, EMC testing and evaluation, planning and leading PCB design, layout, and initial board bring‑up for new hardware units and performing measurements on units and components using measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers. You would be responsible for the start of pre‑production and mass production of new hardware units as well as new revisions of existing ones, on‑site if needed. This means that the job involves travelling for parts of the year. As a person you should be technically skilled and talented, analytical and be able to cope with difficult problems both on your own and as part of a team. You also need to have a sense of “the big picture” and bring a long‑term perspective to the development process.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant degree (for example a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering).
• At least 10 years working with hardware development.
• First‑hand experience of hardware production.
• Very good knowledge of electronics.
• Good knowledge of mechanics.
• Good knowledge of C.
• Experience working with embedded software development.
• Good understanding of different CPU architectures.
• English language, both in text and speech.

Bonus Qualifications

• Zephyr and/or similar real‑time operating systems.
• Arena PLM and/or similar PLM/PDM systems.
• Python.
• C++.
• Git.
• C#.
• Databases and SQL.
• Experience working with large projects and/or codebases.
• Knowledge and experience of the music software industry (plug‑ins, DAWs, etc.).

About Softube

Softube was founded by Oscar Öberg in 2003 and consists today of over forty people, headquartered in Linköping, Sweden.

Softube develops both hardware and software for musicians, producers, and engineers, often in partnership with big‑brand partners such as Marshall, Universal Audio, and Solid State Logic, with an intense focus on sound quality.