DiGiCo Limited is hiring: FPGA Audio Engineer in New York

Job Summary: DiGiCo is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of mixing consoles used by top musicians around the world. KLANG, based in Aachen, Germany, leads the way in immersive in-ear monitoring solutions. Together, we offer solutions to enhance live performance experiences for performers. We are looking for a talented and passionate FPGA engineer to join our teams either in Chessington or Aachen. In this role, you will be designing low-latency, high-accuracy audio systems for both companies and driving the inter-communication between KLANG’s and DiGiCo’s products. You will be involved in all the steps of the development of our products (Specification, system architecture, schematics review, development, debugging).

Main activities & responsibilities:

• Audio Engine Design: Develop new processing and features on our ecosystem of products (Consoles, Racks, DMIs, Audio Processors).
• Algorithm Development: Design audio effects, audio signal routing solutions, and interface external ICs with bespoke communication protocols.
• Software Development: Write clear code, with an emphasis on high-quality software development practices.
• Test and Verify: Test and verify your designs with industry-standard verification libraries.
• Hardware Development: Sketch and review electronics design, system architecture, and specify IC choices.
• Documentation: Thoroughly document designs, interfaces, and protocols to ensure clarity and maintainability across the team.

Other features of the job: Design creative digital audio effects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Education, qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Software Engineering or a related field.

• MSc/PhD in Electronics/Software Engineering or related subject.
• Degree in Music Technology.

Experience:

• 1-3 Years of Firmware development with a low level of programming (FPGA/ASIC, DSP, or C for low-latency systems).
• Proficiency in VHDL.
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing, high-speed digital design, embedded microprocessor/microcontroller design, and digital circuit components (DSP, memory, clocking resources).
• Competence in electronic hardware design and bring-up, with experience in audio interfaces and serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, I2S).

• Knowledge and experience of one of the following will be considered an advantage:
• Knowledge of Dante or AES67.
• Ethernet, IP, Network and switch configuration.
• Assembler for SHARC DSP (CrossCore or VisualDSP++).
• Xilinx FPGA & Tools (Vivado, ISE, Vitis, SDK).
• Simulation/verification using OSVVM.
• C/C++.
• U-boot/Linux/Yocto experience.
• Knowledge of digital audio or mixing consoles.

Practical & intellectual skills (inc. special knowledge):

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance perfection and speed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within remote teams.

A genuine interest in FPGA and DSP engineering, with a passion for audio technology.

Company values:

• Customer focused.
• Innovative.
• Active team member.
• Honest.
• Dedicated.

Circumstances: Good attendance record (this will not preclude a candidate with a disability). Ability to work occasional overtime.

Training: We offer continuous learning opportunities, including training and development programs to help you grow your career.

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