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Using your combined experience of embedded software, electronics, and audio DSP techniques you will work with the new product development team on the design and realisation of the next generation of our world class audio products.\nDuring the concept phase you will be involved in developing new ideas with the acoustics team, working on the overall software architecture with other embedded software engineers and prototyping ideas in C code and sometimes in MATLAB. During development you will be working closely with the electronics team to bring up new prototypes and writing the software that drives the DSP side of our products. The software you write will be responsible for both the signal processing pipeline that handles the audio signals and the subsystems that control of the DSP chip at board level, interfacing with peripherals such as DAC/ADC and volume control circuitry.\nYou are expected to have a strong real-time embedded software background with signal processing applications. A background in audio DSP is desirable but an interest in audio is essential. You should be familiar with electronics and prototype debugging techniques as often you will be involved in bringing up early prototypes.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop real-time embedded software for new products. Often the software will be related to DSP applications.\nWrite drivers for peripherals that might be on the DSP chip or on the PCB.\nDevelop new processing chain components in MATLAB then implement in C code on the DSP processor.\nCollaborate with other firmware developers to define interfaces between processors.\nWork with the acoustics team to develop new ideas and find novel ways to improve performance and sound quality.\nBring up the DSP and digital audio circuitry on prototype PCBs. Sometimes using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and audio test equipment.\nProduce clear documentation to communicate your ideas and design decisions.\nEngage in peer code review.\nSkills, Knowledge and Expertise\nDegree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar engineering related discipline.\nStrong C programming skills, minimum 6 years of commercial C/C++.\nIn depth experience of working on real-time embedded systems, preferably using Analog Devices SHARC devices.\nSome audio DSP experience with techniques such as filter design, sample rate conversion, FFT, and dynamic range control. \nFamiliarity with electronics design and debugging techniques.\nHistory of working in a commercial environment designing embedded software for complex electronics products.\nFamiliarity with modern software development tools and techniques (Git, Jira, Agile)\nProactive approach to documentation and collaborative development.\nPersonal interest in audio related topics would be beneficial.\nBenefits\n24 days holiday, plus bank holidays - 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