Production Systems Developer Location: High Wycombe / Hybrid Term: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Dependent on experience + excellent benefits We're looking for a Production Systems Developer to work with us to design bespoke hardware test software to support the mass production of state-of-the-art audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and synthesisers. The Role: You will be working in a people-focused, multi-functional design & engineering team, collaborating on new product development and the continuous improvement of the production test software used in our factories.
Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining production test software, writing backend functionality in Python and developing unit and end-to-end tests while also contributing to research and development and providing remote technical support to factory engineers.
Project work is typically managed in a combination of stage gated and agile methodologies to suite the technical discipline and project complexity.
Focusrite is committed to improving and you will have opportunity to help evolve our working practices to keep up to date with technology trends in our product sector and best practice in the software development industry.
To be successful in your application for this role you will need: Competent coding skill in Python and/or TypeScript/React A good understanding of audio electronics, measurement tools and methods Experience with databases (e.g.
MySQL), distributed version control (e.g.
Git), and continuous integration Excellent design, debugging and problem-solving abilities The ability to clearly articulate problems and solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences A commitment to continual personal development, as well as improvement of the wider team It would be advantageous if you have some of the following: BEng/BSc degree, preferably in a related engineering subject – Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Systems, etc Experience with web technology: TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, Electron Hands-on prototyping using Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi or other platforms Familiarity with best practices and dev-ops tools: git, Ansible, Linux… Experience with manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0, etc. Experience of working using Agile methodologies such as Scrum Background in audio electronics and music technology About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products.
Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound.
Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity – 'we make music easy to make'.
The Focusrite Group trades under thirteen established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax.
With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry.
Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation.
This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For'.
The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion.
The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are.
Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.
Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen.
We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.