FPGA Audio Engineer

Job Summary:

Di Gi Co  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 performances experience 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 Di Gi Co ’s products. You will be involved in all steps of the development of our products (specification, system architecture, schematics review, development, debugging).

• 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, interface external ICs with bespoke communication protocols.
• Software Development:
  Write clear code with an emphasis on high‑quality software development practices. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Software Engineering or a related field.
• MSc/PhD in Electronics / Software Engineering or related subject.
• Degree in Music Technology.

• ≥3 Years of firmware development with low‑level 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 of Dante or AES
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• Ethernet, IP, network and switch configuration.
• Assembler for SHARC DSP (Cross Core 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.

• 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.

Customer focussed, Innovative, Active team member, Honest, Dedicated.

Good attendance record (this will not preclude a candidate with a disability).

Ability to work occasional overtime.

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