Principal Audio Engineer

Principal Audio Engineer | Cambridge Join a pioneer in Cambridge developing mission-critical communication hardware. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the architectural vision for next-generation audio processing, ensuring life-saving voice clarity. Responsibilities * Act as the technical authority for audio software, defining long-term roadmaps * Design and implement advanced processing technologies * Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, and acoustics teams to integrate audio subsystems * Research emerging DSP methods and ML-based audio processing. Technical Requirements * 5+ years of professional experience in real-time embedded audio software or DSP algorithm development. * Expert-level C/C++ * Deep knowledge of AGC, AEC, filtering, and VAD * Proven ability to lead complex technical projects end-to-end Advantageous Skills * Experience with mission-critical standards * Proficiency in MATLAB or Python * Knowledge of ARM platforms & RTOS environments * Understanding of microphone arrays, acoustic system behaviour, or modern ML-based audio enhancement. Benefits & Compensation * Fully catered & advanced R&D facility with purpose built chambers & rooms for advanced audio testing in-house * Opportunity to develop technology that directly impacts public safety and global communication reliability. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo Security Clearance