Department: Research and Development
Reporting to: Director of R&D
Main Activities and Tasks
- Lead, manage and develop the Software Team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation and engagement.
- Drive the ideation, specification and research of innovative software and digital products.
- Oversee the development of scalable firmware and software using structured, process-driven methodologies.
- Plan workloads and communicate progress to key stakeholders including Project Leads and Programme Managers.
- Maintain best practices, ensuring adherence to documentation standards and quality management systems.
- Manage software development projects, including liaison with OEM partners.
- Lead Agile sprint processes and contribute to project planning, scoping and problem solving.
- Ensure delivery of software and firmware from concept through to production, including testing and validation.
- Participate in cross functional New Product Introduction teams.
- Contribute hands on to software development where required.
- Support wider business activities with a flexible and collaborative approach.
Requirements
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a software related discipline.
- Several years' experience in a commercial software development environment.
- Strong understanding of software engineering and testing principles.
- Experience with Agile Scrum and sprint planning methodologies.
- Experience leading projects from conception through to delivery.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with JUCE framework or similar technologies.
- Embedded firmware development experience.
- Knowledge of DSP principles.
- Experience with Git, Confluence and Jira.
- Understanding of full product lifecycle and mass manufacturing processes.
- Background or interest in music (e.g. playing guitar).
- Knowledge of the musical instrument industry.
The Offer
- Full time position (Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:00).
- Based in Northampton, UK.
- Flexible approach to working hours and environment depending on business needs.
- Opportunity to work on innovative, industry leading products.
- Collaborative and dynamic working environment.