R&D DevOps Engineer

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 facility with its sister company, 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 an experienced DevOps Engineer with passion for audio and music. The team is writing and experimenting with new code and there is room to grow technically on multiple areas, as well as dedicate some time to research. If you want to leave your signature on products that are sold worldwide and earn international awards, this is your chance.

Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK (hybrid work available)

Education: BSc / MSc in a relevant field: Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Acoustics, Physics, Maths

We offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holidays + public holidays
• Flexible working
• Career pathway and development plan tailored to your aspirations

General responsibilities:

As a small team of multifaceted engineers, we work on 3 main areas:

• Embedded: DSP and application frameworks to power our active speakers [C++, OOD]
• Desktop: scientific applications to assist on loudspeaker design [Java, Matlab, OOD]
• Devops: continuous integration and deployment of our projects [python3, Jenkins, redmine, svn, etc].

We are looking for a DevOps engineer, ideally with some experience on containerization, backend technologies and / or linux management to maintain the tools that help the R&D to design and build its next generation of speakers.

Main requirements [the more you can show, the better!]

• Linux system management.
• Experience writing scripts and object orientated code on Python 3.
• Ninja-level command line skills.
• Bash / batch / powershell scripting.
• Proactive attitude to learn things out of your comfort zone.
• Previous DevOps experience, either on a professional environment or open-source project.

Extra points for any of the following:

• Awareness of object orientated design principles applied to C++ / Java / Matlab.
• Personal interest in using computers creatively, i.e. to create or record music or video.
• Having worked with (or created!) audio devices and / or systems.
• You know your way with Python SciPy / NumPy libraries, Matlab or Octave.
• Android / iPhone development (either professionally or as a hobby).
• Digital Signal Processing: practical knowledge of basic processing techniques and principles.
• Embedded: experience writing and debugging C/C++ code for DSP/MCU chips.
• Understanding of mathematics and/or physics at BSc / MSc level.

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.