Embedded Software Placement - Linea Research
Embedded Software Placement – Linea Research
Based: Letchworth Garden City, HertfordshireType: Full-time, 12-month Placement
Salary: £23500 pa
We are seeking a motivated and talented student to join our friendly team for a one-year placement. As a student undergraduate placement in embedded Software, you will work on the development of our next-generation amplifier products and contribute to cutting-edge projects whilst gaining invaluable industry experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with our engineering team to design, develop, and test embedded software for amplifier products.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation and testing.
- Assist in debugging and optimising software to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components.
- Contribute to design documentation and provide support for software releases.
Key Skills:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate course in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Some familiarity with C/C++ and Python.
- A good understanding of embedded systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- A basic understanding of digital signal processing.
- An interest in home electronics. (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc.).
- A desire to learn about audio, and the technologies surrounding it.
- Some familiarity with software version control.(git, svn, etc.).
- Driving license would be advantageous
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge audio technology.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
- A collaborative, innovative and friendly work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A modern working environment with good transport links to London and Cambridge.
- Opportunities for Hybrid Working after successful probationary period
- Staff discount on industry leading audio products from the Focusrite Group of companies.
About Linea Research
Linea Research is a world leading designer and manufacturer of amplifiers and digital signal processors for use in professional audio. Users of our products are diverse, ranging from reference quality recording studio designers to the promoters of the world's highest profile events.We are a technology leader and received the King's award for innovation in 2023.
About Focusrite
Doing a 12-month placement at Focusrite is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.
Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better.A lot of our previous placements candidates are now full-time employees.
All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £23500 per year (£25650 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.
Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.
We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.
Timetable for applications:
Deadline to apply: Friday 29th November 2024Interviews: January/February 2025
Offers made by: 28th February 2025
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change.Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.