Embedded Software Engineer - Linea Research
@ The Focusrite Group

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Posted 3 days ago

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Embedded Software Engineer - Linea Research

Based in Letchworth Garden City or Great Bookham with a hybrid arrangement, this is a permanent full time position. Linea Research Ltd, part of Focusrite Group PLC, designs and manufactures high performance audio electronics for the professional market. Our amplifiers and processors are used in prestigious venues globally, making us the leading manufacturer of professional amplifiers in the UK.

Role Overview

Join our software department to develop firmware critical to our products. You will be involved in taking new hardware from initial power-up to running main(), writing low level drivers, test code, unit tests, and interfacing with common serial protocols such as I2C, UART, and SPI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and debug embedded C/C++ firmware
  • Create and test low level drivers and unit tests
  • Work with real-time operating systems and network stacks
  • Utilize embedded debugging tools including JTAG and Arm Cortex SWD
  • Read circuit diagrams and use electronics test equipment

Additional Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with Python and C#.NET
  • Experience with SQL, Azure, Jenkins, and GitHub
  • Knowledge of ARM cored processors and Digital Signal Processing
  • An interest in audio equipment or the audio/music industry

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option after probation
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Group Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance
  • Group Bonus scheme participation
  • Electric Car Scheme

Key skills/competency

Embedded, Firmware, C, C++, RTOS, Debugging, Serial, Electronics, Audio, DSP

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How to Get Hired at The Focusrite Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight embedded systems experience and skills.
  • Showcase projects: Provide examples of firmware development work.
  • Research The Focusrite Group's culture: Understand the company values and technological focus.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review RTOS, debugging, and serial communications.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review embedded C/C++ coding techniques.
Practice debugging on ARM Cortex and JTAG tools.
Study RTOS and serial communications protocols.
Refresh low-level driver and unit test skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging debugging scenario.
Explain project teamwork and collaboration experience.
Share how you manage time under deadlines.
Discuss adapting to changing technical requirements.

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