Embedded Audio Engineer Job at Blackstar Amplification in Northampton

Overview Position: Embedded Audio Engineer Department: Research and Development Reporting to: Software Team Lead Location: Northampton, UK The Company Blackstar Amplification launched from Northampton, England in 2007 and has an award-winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the Musical Instrument and Audio markets. Learn more about Blackstar The Role Purpose of the role: To develop Blackstar’s proprietary embedded software within our ever-expanding product range. Hold responsibility for Release firmware: from Design Brief to product release and beyond. Be part of the next-generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry. Main Activities and Tasks: Design, develop and maintain embedded control systems. Assist in the implementation of new and evolving hardware platforms. Support in specifying new user-focused products for the Musical Instrument market. Build, test and release code for cutting-edge new products. Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem. Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar codebase. Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products. Integrate new peripheral subsystems (USB, SPI, I2C etc.). Additional Desirable Activities Based on Applicant: Design, implement and optimise novel DSP algorithms on hardware products. Porting existing DSP algorithms between code bases and languages. Support with the development of desktop applications The Person Essential • Proven knowledge and working experience with: Embedded C Git and the command line Hardware debugging using logic analysers, scopes etc. Writing technical documentation • Some Combination of: Advanced DSP implementation and design for audio Professional experience with C++ and the JUCE framework Professional experience with embedded Linux systems Professional experience with real time audio • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial software development environment • Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code Desirable • Experience with: A fast prototyping language (MATLAB, Python, C# etc.) CI/CD Unit Testing Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.) Plugin Architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2). • Guitar player or an active interest in music technology • An understanding of: Audio and low-voltage control electronics PCB design The wider Musical Instruments industry • Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related field Personality • Strong team player. • Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal. • Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude. • Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management. • Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects. • We’re a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required. The Offer • Primarily office-based in Northampton, UK, with some opportunity for hybrid working. • Full time 8.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday. • Competitive salary based on experience. • Excellent career progression and learning opportunities. • Workplace pension. • Private mental health support. #J-18808-Ljbffr