Senior Software Developer (C++)
The Focusrite Group, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Software Developer (C++)
Based: London / High Wycombe / Hybrid / Remote (UK)
Term: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Dependant on experience + excellent benefits
The Role:
We're looking for a C++ developer with web front-end experience to work with us to design and evolve the software that brings our industry-leading interfaces to life.
You'll work on a cross-platform applications, from high-level user interfaces, down to lower-level networking protocols, and the layers of abstraction and concurrency that tie it all together.
As part of an Agile team that iterates and responds to user feedback, you'll contribute ideas that shape our products and continually improve team best practices.
Your tasks:
- Facilitate the architectural evolution of the application.
- Deliver clean and well-tested code.
- Lead discussions about design and implementation details with the rest of the team.
- Participate in pair-programming and swarming sessions with peers.
- Review pull requests from other team members.
- Mentor less experienced team members.
- Work with the team to review and improve delivery practices.
- Help foster good practices and contribute to our communities of practice.
- Work closely with our Director of Software and Technical Lead to help shape the technical direction of our future projects and products.
Your profile:
You have extensive experience developing and shipping complex, connected applications for macOS, Windows and iOS, understanding the challenges involved in building cross-platform applications. You have developed hybrid applications, with a native backend and a web-based user interface as well as traditional ‘native’ applications on either desktop or mobile. You love music and music-making. You are a driven, scientifically minded individual who loves to look into new technologies and programming languages. You’re friendly; comfortable working in a small team and able to express complex ideas simply.
- You have a BSc/BEng or higher in a relevant field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc). Alternatively, you have directly relevant industry experience.
- You have 8+ years of experience working on C++ based projects.
- You are proficient with Modern C++ (14+), CMake and Git best practices.
- You have experience integrating web front-end with C++ applications.
- You practice continuous integration/deployment (we use Circle CI and GitHub Actions).
- You enjoy working in an Agile environment.
- You are passionate about music and audio technology.
About Us
Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity ‘we make music easy to make’.
The Focusrite Group trades under eleven established and rapidly growing brands: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Oberheim, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Ampify Music, Linea Research and Sonnox. With a high-quality reputation and a rich heritage spanning decades, its brands are category leaders in the music-making industry.
Music technology is an enriching space to work in and we enjoy a Group-wide open-door culture which encourages innovation. This culture, combined with a passion for the inspirational solutions we create, has led to the group winning numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards, the AIM Company of the Year Award 2021 and regular appearances in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For’.
The Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion. The group mission is to cultivate an equitable culture, internally and externally, where all people feel they are welcome, safe and positively represented, because at Focusrite they truly are. 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.
Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, workplace nursery benefit, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.