Focusrite

About the Company

We’ll be honest – Focusrite is a pretty great place to work. Incorporating both the Focusrite and Novation brands, we make music easy to make, from bedroom DJs to the greatest show on earth. Everyone who works here has an enormous passion for music: as it says on our website, sound is everything. We take that very seriously – though we have a lot of fun doing it. As the number one selling audio interface brand worldwide, Focusrite has an illustrious, prestigious, and, let’s face it, cool history. Alongside Novation, the hardware and software that we develop plays an instrumental (see what we did there?) role in shaping the sound of modern music. From amateur to pro, our goal is to help musicians to make their music the very best it can be. Music has always been an exciting thing to be involved with, and that’s not about to change. We embrace its evolution, and that means being open to new ideas. Our whole business is structured to let everyone contribute and be heard at all levels, and we make sure it’s a fun place to work. Company hack-days, external visits – we’re all about innovation, fresh thinking and great, great products. (Plus, you get a free lunch in the canteen. No really.) We work hard. We are professional. We select really, really talented people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we’ll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Focusrite

Job Title

Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Embedded Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality firmware for embedded controller products used in live music and audio applications. Engage across the product lifecycle from specification to production, collaborating with hardware, QA, and product teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of software practices. Expectations: - Deliver reliable, maintainable code in C/C++ and firmware for STM32-based systems. - Apply real‑time operating system (RTOS) concepts (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/Linux) and embedded architecture trade‑offs. - Use test‑driven development, unit/integration/system testing, and debugging tools to ensure product quality. - Mentor junior engineers and influence team skill development. - Communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented firmware code in C/C++. - Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and estimation workshops. - Implement RTOS components, driver interfaces, and communication stacks (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi). - Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; implement TDD pipelines. - Debug and resolve firmware issues across the development, testing, and production phases. - Collaborate closely with hardware, QA, and product teams using stage‑gated or agile methodologies. - Continuously evaluate and integrate new development tools, processes, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI‑assisted development). Required Skills: - Proficient in C and C++ programming for embedded systems. - Strong understanding of embedded firmware architecture and RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/Linux). - Experience with STM32 microcontrollers and SoCs. - Debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills. - Test‑driven development, unit and integration testing, automated testing frameworks. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and mentoring abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, **or** equivalent industry experience (minimum 3 years in embedded software development). - No specific certifications required; knowledge of relevant standards (ISO/IEC 12207, ISO 26262, etc.) a plus.

High wycombe, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

05-11-2025