Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products, facilitating high-quality production of recorded and live sound.

Are you a Software Developer in Test looking to join an innovative team with a passion for creating audio products in applications including live music performance, studio recording and education?

The Role:
You will be responsible for delivering intuitive and scalable automation frameworks that support the development of our audio interfaces, synthesisers and controllers. Working within the test automation team, you will take your own areas of responsibility within a mature code base and contribute innovative solutions to improve test efficiency and coverage. This will include developing new features for our existing test infrastructure, optimising and enhancing test performance and as well as designing and building new automation capabilities from the ground up.

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:
- Extensive Python coding experience
- A deep understanding of automation best practice and architectural principles
- Familiar with automated testing solutions for hardware, embedded firmware software, and device drivers
- Be able to build and configure test automation frameworks from the ground up
- Experienced 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
- Be able to guide, mentor and develop others

It would be advantageous if you have some of the following:
- A minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in test automation
- A technical or engineering based degree
- Experience writing automation frameworks for hardware and embedded software
- CI/CD configuration, implementation and maintenance experience (GitHub Actions, Artifactory)
- Familiarity creating test plans, test strategies and writing test cases
- Test driven development (TDD); unit, integration, automated and system testing experience
- Understanding of code managements systems e.g. Git, SVN
- 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.

Software Developer in Test role at Focusrite, developing automation frameworks for audio products in a hybrid work environment.

Software Developer in Test - Audio Tech

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. 

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'.

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.

Production Systems Developer role at Focusrite, designing hardware test software for audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and synthesizers.

Production Systems Developer

Focusrite is empowering more music makers, inspiring artists around the world and removing barriers to their creativity.

Focusrite, a company dedicated to empowering music makers and removing barriers to creativity, is seeking a Software Applications Lead (Staff Engineer) to join their team. This key role will involve leading engineering teams in building and evolving software applications that support Focusrite's connected products.

As a Software Applications Lead, you'll work closely with Engineering teams, Product, and Engineering management to ensure effective communication, dependency management, and thoughtful trade-offs. Your focus will be on software applications, but awareness of hardware products and embedded software would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities include leading the evolution of the technical stack for cross-platform applications, contributing to system architecture and codebases, and providing technical leadership across multiple teams. You'll be instrumental in aligning software application development with the company's product and engineering strategy.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and engineering desktop applications, with mobile application experience being a plus. A passion for music and audio technology is essential, as is expertise in software platform engineering techniques and hands-on development experience in C++. Familiarity with web-centric technologies like TypeScript is advantageous.

You should be an advocate for automated testing, familiar with Continuous Integration principles, and have a proven track record of helping teams work effectively together. The role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility to prioritize across multiple projects, and a commitment to personal development and staying current with industry trends.

Focusrite offers an attractive benefits package, including flexible/hybrid working arrangements, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, enhanced parental leave, and various perks such as company music events and free lunch. The company encourages personal development and provides training sessions to support your growth.

If you're passionate about music technology, have a strong background in software engineering, and want to be part of a company that's shaping the future of music creation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to lead and innovate in a dynamic and creative environment.

Lead software engineering teams at Focusrite, developing applications for music creators. Staff Engineer role with focus on cross-platform development and technical leadership.

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Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products, facilitating high-quality production of recorded and live sound.