Ashly Audio Engineering - DSP Engineer

JAM Industries; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

RRSP / 401(k) matching

Flexible work hours

Paid vacation & personal time

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Casual, collaborative environment

Job summary

Ashly Audio, a division of JAM Industries, seeks a talented DSP Engineer to design and implement DSP software across multiple hardware and software platforms. You will optimize performance, evaluate platform options, and maintain DSP firmware to ensure consistent audio quality across the product portfolio.

The role offers collaboration in a innovative, team-oriented environment with opportunities to contribute to embedded systems, firmware, and audio networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE or equivalent required.
• Strong DSP knowledge including adaptive filtering.
• Experience with SHARC processors and assembly.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Octave.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket for version control.
• Able to communicate clearly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Port and optimize DSP algorithms across hardware platforms.
• Maintain DSP firmware for legacy architectures.
• Design new DSP algorithms to improve audio quality and performance.
• Assist with embedded hardware design related to DSP systems.
• Contribute to system integration and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, support, and QA teams to troubleshoot DSP issues.

Skills

DSP fundamentals

Adaptive filtering

C, C++, Python

MATLAB/Octave

Audio DSP applications

Git / Bitbucket

Embedded DSP firmware

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

VisualDSP++

CrossCore

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Don't skip a beat, apply to JAM Industries!

JAM, making the world sound better, one brand at a time! Do these words sound like music to your ears?

Since 1972, JAM has grown to be one of the largest distributors of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment, and musical instruments. Come join us to stay true to our mission of delivering ONLY the best customer service!

Location: Ashly Audio, Webster, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Ashly Audio is seeking a talented and passionate DSP Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing digital signal processing (DSP) solutions across a variety of hardware and software platforms. You will play a key role in evaluating platform options, optimizing system performance, and ensuring consistent audio quality across our product portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about professional audio technology and enjoys working in a collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Port existing DSP algorithms and control architectures to new products and hardware platforms.
• Maintain and support DSP firmware for legacy DSP core architectures.
• Design and develop new DSP algorithms to enhance audio quality, system performance, and functionality.
• Assist with electronic hardware design, particularly circuits related to DSP system boot-up and TDM audio clocking.
• Contribute to embedded system development projects as required.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement system integration requirements.
• Work closely with Technical Support and Quality Assurance teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve DSP-related issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code documentation, flow diagrams, and design specifications.
• Follow coding standards and best practices to ensure maintainable, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles, including adaptive filtering techniques.
• Experience with Analog Devices SHARC processors, Assembly language programming, and VisualDSP++ or CrossCore development environments.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB/Octave.
• In-depth knowledge of audio DSP applications and audio signal processing.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing firmware and hardware for complex embedded systems.
• Familiarity with audio networking, professional audio systems, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-level troubleshooting and embedded product development.

About Ashly Audio

Ashly Audio, a division of JAM Industries, has been designing and manufacturing professional audio equipment since 1974. Serving the commercial sound and professional audio markets worldwide, Ashly has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and intuitive audio solutions. With a strong global brand presence, we combine the close-knit culture of a small company with the resources and benefits of a larger organization.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive group benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program and Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP / 401(k) matching program
• Work-life balance matters: Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, and personal time off
• A casual, fun, and collaborative work environment
• Lively social calendar—there’s always something for everyone
• Generous employee discounts on our products
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• The chance to work alongside a highly talented, high-performing team

Workplace Commitments

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow workplace safety protocols, including compliance with local regulations and internal standards, to ensure the well-being of everyone.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We recognize that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes for our employees and customers.

Nexora and its family of brands, including JAM and Almo, are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.