Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) - ADAM Audio GmbH

About the Position

Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) – ADAM Audio GmbH

Location: Berlin offices / hybrid

Term: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Depending on experience

Start date: as soon as possible

Are you passionate about engineering and its application to acoustics and audio reproduction? Are you an Embedded Software Engineer looking to join an innovative team for creating audio products? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we’d love to hear from you!

At ADAM Audio, our profound passion for audio and acoustics drives our pursuit for excellence. We are pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of audio and acoustics. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge engineering drives our mission to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our customers. The successful candidate will have previous experience in audio electronics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams across the company and external partners, to define, prototype and develop products from early sketches on to market introduction and maintenance.
• Provide firmware code for our hardware products, including evaluation of new technologies, debugging prototype hardware, and ensuring your code is suitable for mass production and complies with the latest market regulations (CE, FCC, CRA, etc.).
• Shape the direction of our embedded projects and be involved in the project's lifecycles.
• Refine product specifications, produce innovative designs and solutions, and engage with a multi-discipline team.
• Plan activities, estimate work, and collaborate to meet deadlines and product requirements.
• Work hands-on at functional prototypes and evaluation boards to debug and test electronic hardware designs with your code on it.

Requirements

• Expert experience with micro-controllers and audio DSP (Digital Signal Processing) in general.
• Mastery in low-level programming at ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, etc.) and RTOS.
• Experience in C and modern C++ programming and common frameworks like Zephyr.
• Experience in working at systems with hard real-time constraints.
• Mastering a range of test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analysers, bus analysers, and audio analysers (Audio Precision).
• Experience with meeting compliance regulations and standards (CE, FCC, EMC, RED, LVD, etc.) for USB-, wireless- and Ethernet-connectivity, and battery-powered devices.
• Experience with common Bluetooth and RF SoCs like Qualcomm, Airoha, Bestec, etc.
• Experience with networking protocols and chips/modules for Ethernet, WiFi, and BLE.
• Strong ability to analyse and present trade-offs between cost, quality, and development time.
• Hands-on problem-solving and debugging skills, including lab work (test equipment, soldering, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good English language skills (spoken and written) and ideally good German language skills.

Nice to Have

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics Engineering (or other relevant technical disciplines).
• Familiarity with electronics and/or audio engineering.

We Offer

• Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
• A healthy mix of remote and office work.
• A harmonious and appreciative working atmosphere.
• Work on exciting projects in a unique industry as part of an international brand group.
• Employee discounts, including on Focusrite, Novation, and Sequential products.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• ADAM Audio bonus programme – our employees share in the company's joint success!
• Company pension scheme, ADAM Audio health programme, mental health first aiders, FeelGood Manager, Business Bike programme, regular staff events, and much more.

About the Company

ADAM Audio GmbH is a rapidly growing, internationally positioned Focusrite plc company based in Berlin Adlershof.

We are one of the market-leading manufacturers of professional monitoring solutions. Our customers include renowned recording studios and well-known music producers all over the world, and our products have also been used to soundtrack numerous Oscar-nominated films in recent years.

Since 2019, ADAM Audio has been part of Focusrite plc, which houses other highly respected pro audio brands like Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Sequential, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, and Ampify. Our international team at the Berlin-based HQ and the office in China live our passion for music. We constantly drive ourselves to bring fresh ideas and new technologies to our high-quality products to meet the needs of pro audio enthusiasts and recording professionals alike.

We pride ourselves in providing some of the tools that empower creatives all over the world to bring their visions to life. Covering a wide range of products for different levels and budgets, we engage with artists, producers, and engineers to become a companion throughout the various stages of their journey.

Our whole business is structured to let everyone contribute and be heard at all levels, and we make sure it’s a great place to work. As a team, we work hard and support each other to master our individual tasks, building and developing the skills of talented and passionate people – to achieve a common goal. So, if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

ADAM Audio is an equal opportunity employer. Our employees span a wide range of diverse backgrounds, and we believe that embracing diversity is one of the keys to our future success.

If you want to learn more about the ADAM Audio brand, please go to www.adam-audio.com.