Principal Audio Engineer

Principal Audio Engineer | Cambridge
Join a pioneer in Cambridge developing mission-critical communication hardware.
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the architectural vision for next-generation audio processing, ensuring life-saving voice clarity.
Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for audio software, defining long-term roadmaps

Design and implement advanced processing technologies

• Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and acoustics teams to integrate audio subsystems
• Research emerging DSP methods and ML-based audio processing.

Technical Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in real-time embedded audio software or DSP algorithm development.

Expert-level C/C++

Deep knowledge of AGC, AEC, filtering, and VAD

Proven ability to lead complex technical projects end-to-end
Advantageous Skills

Experience with mission-critical standards

Proficiency in MATLAB or Python

Knowledge of ARM platforms & RTOS environments

Understanding of microphone arrays, acoustic system behaviour, or modern ML-based audio enhancement.
Benefits & Compensation

Fully catered & advanced R&D facility with purpose built chambers & rooms for advanced audio testing in-house

Opportunity to develop technology that directly impacts public safety and global communication reliability.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo Security Clearance

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