Embedded Audio Firmware Engineer

Embedded Audio Firmware Engineer (Linux Audio) $150,000 – $250,000 + Bonus + Health benefits + 401k + Progression opportunities Remote or on-site in Austin, Texas

Are you an Embedded Audio Firmware Engineer with Linux Audio expertise looking for the chance to lead greenfield development on an exciting first-generation hardware product at a well‑established music technology company? On offer is the opportunity to join a mission‑driven music technology company where you’ll own major technical decisions, shape a brand‑new product line, and play a key role in shipping a cutting‑edge embedded audio platform.

This company is a growing and well‑established music tech business with a fantastic culture, known for empowering worldwide customers with industry‑leading tools. They have a strong reputation, excellent retention, and are now expanding into hardware for the first time – creating huge opportunities for technical growth and innovation. On offer is a role developing high‑performance audio software on Embedded Linux, working with modern audio frameworks, low‑level systems, and networked audio technologies.

You will help architect and deliver a new flagship product, collaborate with an experienced technical team, and benefit from full product training, strong internal support, and clear progression as the hardware portfolio grows. This role would suit an experienced Embedded Audio Firmware Engineer looking for technical ownership and the chance to build something brand new in a supportive, people‑focused environment.

• Develop and maintain high‑performance audio applications and libraries for Embedded Linux
• Work on audio routing, processing, networking, and low‑level driver components
• Contribute to a greenfield hardware product
• Benefit from excellent culture, strong internal support, and full product training

• Experience with embedded Linux audio systems
• Experienced with ALSA and ideally Pipewire and DSoundcard
• Background in low‑level/firmware development on audio‑centric products

Reference Number: BBBH
267381

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Tiernan Conlon at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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