Staff Audio Systems Engineer responsible for audio systems architecture and delivery in a music tech startup. Collaborating with teams to ensure high-performance audio systems for on-demand vinyl records.
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 Quality & Maintenance 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 systems 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
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
Minimum 5 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 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
**What We Offer ****
**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 **
Enjoy a hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from home, while spending at least 4 days a week in our vibrant London, Elstree office.
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