Job Description

We recognise that every employee plays a pivotal role in enabling Meridian to truly revolutionise how we experience sound.

Our pioneering research offers unique opportunities to work alongside talented colleagues who understand the importance of quality and performance. Therefore, our authentic culture of innovation encourages creativity, collaboration, and professionalism.

Meridian is looking for an DSP engineer to join our talented and innovative Research and Applied Technologies team. This role will be working alongside the Electronics and Embedded Software teams to develop high performance audio products such as loudspeakers, digital pre-amps and surround controllers.

They will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the DSP platforms and codebase for Meridian's existing and future products. They will also work alongside the research and acoustic engineers within the Research and Applied Technologies team on the research and development of new and innovative audio signal processing algorithms.

We are looking for someone with a good degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, acoustics, computer science, physics or mathematics), plus 2-5 years hands-on DSP experience, preferably in the audio industry. Experience in developing DSP platforms on ADI SHARC hardware (214xx and 215xx) is highly desired. They should also be familiar with prototyping of algorithms in MATLAB and/or Python. Experience of audio measurement systems such as Prism dScope, Audio Precision, Soundcheck or similar, is also necessary.

Required experience:

Hands-on DSP experience (preferably within the audio industry)

ADI SHARC DSP development

Working knowledge of C and/or C++

DSP filter and algorithm design

Prototyping and development of algorithms in MATLAB and/or Python

Exposure to hardware/software DSP system design principles

Exposure to a range of development environments (e.g. Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, XCode, ADI Visual DSP, Make, Sigma Studio, CrossCore Embedded Studio)

Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and Perforce

Desirable experience:

Assembly language programming (56xxx preferred)

Basic understanding of electronic design and diagnostics

Knowledge of loudspeaker technology and acoustics

Audio measurement equipment (e.g. Prism dScope, Audio Precision)

Digital audio handling, e.g. SPDIF, I2S

C based embedded microcontrollers

Embedded test procedures

Experience in additional DSP platforms (e.g. TI, XMOS, NXP, Qualcomm Hexagon, Tensilica HiFi)

Aptitudes/skills required:

Creative and innovative problem solving

High degree of self-motivation with good time management skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear explanations and documentation

Ability to provide reasoning and explanation of work to a wide range of audiences

A demonstrable interest in music and listening

Able to thrive within a business with demanding clients

Able to quickly adapt to using new technologies

Able to fault find and maintain legacy systems

If you would like more information please contact us at ukjobs@meridian.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person