Blackstar Amplification’s R&D team are recruiting for an exciting new position, the perfect role for a Software Engineer who is passionate about guitars and music technology.
Main Activities and Tasks
- Design, develop and maintain cross-platform desktop applications and audio plugins for the musical instrument market.
- Package and distribute new, and regularly-updated, software for direct distribution.
- Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve Blackstar’s multi-platform software ecosystem.
- Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products.
Requirements
- Proven knowledge and professional experience with:
- Modern C++ and the JUCE Framework
- Windows and macOS app development
- Build systems, notably CMake and CPack, as well as codesigning and notarization
- Plugin architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2)
- Low-level software principles
- Version control software (ideally Git) and the command line
- Scripting languages such as Bash or Python
- UI/UX implementation
- Anti-piracy methods, such as PACE iLok.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial software development environment.
- Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code.
- Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or a related field.
- Highly organised, independent and self-reliant.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
Desirable
- Experience with:
- CI/CD (ideally GitHub Actions)
- Agile development practices and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.)
- Unit Testing
- Audio Plugin testing frameworks such as Pluginval
- Rest APIs
- Mobile app development
- Linux development
- An understanding of: DSP Principles, Linux Development, or Real Time Audio.
- Guitar player or you have an active interest in music technology.
The Offer
- Working with a wider team based in Northampton, UK. Hybrid and Remote working will be considered
- Full time 08.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Excellent career progression and learning opportunities.
- Workplace pension.
- Private mental health support.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, fill out the Blackstar Application Document and send it, alongside your CV and Cover Letter, to recruitment@blackstaramps.com.
For the full job spec, see here: Careers - Blackstar