Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer, UK to join our R&D Department Team at one of the world’s leading specialist audio brands, KEF.

KEF is acknowledged world-wide as a leading manufacturer of high-end loudspeakers and hi-fi systems. Founded in 1961, the company is one of the few in the field that both develops and manufactures its own technology: cabinets, drivers, software, and most electronics. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence and innovation, producing many patents and papers over the years.

KEF shares its research facilities with Celestion International, a leader in the field of OEM drive units for guitar and PA. This allows both brands to benefit from advanced tools and technologies that are the envy of rivals around the world.

We are looking to expand our team with a software engineer with passion for audio and music. There is room to grow technically, as well as dedicate some time to research. If you have a couple of years of experience and want to leave your signature on products that are sold worldwide and earn international awards, this is your chance.

Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK (60% remote on average)

Education:

BSc / MSc in a relevant field: Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Acoustics, Physics, etc…

We offer:

• Competitive Salary (dependent on skills and experience).
• Private pension with employer matched contributions.
• 25 days holidays + public holidays.
• Flexible working week.
• Career pathway and development plan tailored to your aspirations.

Job description:

As a small team of multifaceted engineers, our main responsibilities include:

• Embedded RT: add features to existing dsp framework that will run on the heart of our active systems [C++, OOD]
• Desktop: develop and maintain existing applications that aid loudspeaker design [Java, Matlab, OOD]
• Devops: setup, maintain and apply tools and scripts required for the continuous integration and deployment of our projects [python3, Jenkins, redmine, svn, etc…].

We are looking for an engineer with experience on either embedded or desktop applications to strengthen our team. Object orientated design knowledge in modern C++ and working knowledge of templates is also required.

Specific requirements [the more you can show, the better!]:

• Experience writing (and ideally reviewing) object orientated code on Java or C++11 and above.
• You know your way with MATLAB, Python (SciPy / NumPy libraries) and/or Octave.
• Embedded: experience writing and reviewing C/C++ code for a DSP or MCU.
• Digital Signal Processing: practical knowledge of basic processing techniques / first principles.
• Computing: high level of general computer literacy on either Windows or Linux.
• Ninja-level command line skills.
• Proactive attitude to learn things out of your comfort zone. We are a small team so we often have to integrate technologies we have not used before.

Extra points for any of the following:

• Personal interest in using computers creatively, i.e. to create or record music or video.
• Developed apps for Android / iPhone (either professionally or as a hobby).
• Having worked with (or created!) audio devices and / or systems.
• Understanding of mathematics and/or physics at BSc / MSc level.
• Any electronics skills: can read schematics and/or design a PCB.

Extra points for any of the following:

• Personal interest in using computers creatively, i.e. to create or record music or video.
• Developed apps for Android / iPhone (either professionally or as a hobby).
• Devops experience, either on a professional environment or open-source project.
• Having worked with (or created!) audio devices and / or systems.
• Understanding of acoustics / mathematics and/or physics at BSc / MSc level.
• Any electronics skills: can read schematics and/or design a PCB.

Equal Opportunity:

KEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Personal data collected will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.