Hybrid Senior Audio Systems Engineer

at elasticStage

• Job title: Senior Audio Systems Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Elstree, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Audio Systems Engineer creating large-scale audio networks for a vinyl record production platform. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure reliable audio system performance in cutting-edge production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical architecture and delivery of large-scale digital and networked audio systems, from specification through commissioning and operational handover.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex audio reliability issues, partnering with Audio Quality & Maintenance teams to diagnose, resolve, and prevent production-impacting failures.
• Translate Audio R&D standards into practical, real-world deployments, and help shape tooling requirements through feedback from commissioning and production operations.
• Lead cross-functional technical coordination with IT, electrical, and other engineering teams to ensure robust integration across facilities, networks, and building infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership within the audio engineering function, including mentoring, guidance to contractors, and technical mentorship for other team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience delivering professional audio systems engineering work in broadcast and/or post-production environments.
• Proven experience owning end-to-end deployment of large-scale digital and networked audio systems in real facilities.
• Strong expertise in audio networking technologies such as Dante, Ravenna, and/or Milan AVB.
• Track record of designing for high availability, redundancy, and operational resilience in “zero downtime” production systems.
• Experience specifying and procuring audio systems and infrastructure, including vendor selection and technical evaluation.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, grounding, and power-related considerations for high-end audio systems.
• Excellent knowledge of cabling standards, structured wiring, patching, documentation, and commissioning best practices.
• Strong project planning capability, including risk management, dependencies, and structured commissioning approaches.
• Experience collaborating effectively with IT and systems engineering teams, handling high-throughput media data infrastructure.
• High-confidence troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across physical audio, networked audio, and hybrid systems.
• Nice to Haves: Experience supporting production systems in operational environments with continuous throughput.
• Familiarity with high-throughput media data infrastructure and prioritisation of audio media traffic across networks.
• Experience working to externally defined technical standards and implementing R&D-led tooling or frameworks.
• Background in multi-room or multi-building production or broadcast facilities.
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership within a team.

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work.
• Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
• Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology.
• Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day.
• Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan.
• Work Location: This is a 4-day-per-week on-site role working closely with teams at our production sites, primarily at Elstree but also potentially including other future locations as the company grows.