Senior C++ / JUCE Audio Software Engineer (Plugins + Hardware) - Full-Time - Location: Hybrid/Potters Bar,UK
If you’ve spent years deep in JUCE, shipped VST3 / AU / AAX plugins, and care about how professional audio tools actually feel to use — this role is for you.
About Cranborne Audio:
Cranborne Audio is a dynamic and innovative audio recording technology company pro audio manufacturer, specialising in high-quality microphone preamps, audio interfaces, hardware effects and audio routing solutions. We are dedicated to helping aspiring musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts achieve their creative dreams. Our mission is to provide top-notch education, inspiration, and resources to the global music community.
We build pro audio hardware + software systems where plugins are not just DSP wrappers, but first-class control surfaces for real devices. That means:
- Serious C++ and JUCE work (not toy projects)
- Thoughtful parameter systems, state management, undo/redo
- DAW-host edge cases and real-world workflow constraints
- Custom UI, meters, visualisation, and interaction design
- Low-latency communication with hardware over USB/network
- Close collaboration with embedded and audio engineering teams
Position Overview:
We're seeking a full-time C++ Audio Software Engineer with strong expertise in audio plugin development and a passion for creating intuitive, professional-grade user experiences. You'll work on developing cross-platform audio plugins that provide seamless control of hardware audio devices, implementing sophisticated parameter management, real-time audio processing, and network-based device communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audio Plugin Development
- Design and implement cross-platform audio plugins (VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone)
- Create responsive, intuitive interfaces for complex audio parameter control
- Implement undo/redo systems, preset management, and state persistence
- Build robust parameter routing and communication systems
- Debug and resolve issues across different DAW hosts and operating systems
- UX/UI Design & Implementation
- Collaborate on UX design for professional audio workflows
- Develop custom UI components with professional aesthetics
- Implement custom controls (knobs, sliders, buttons) with industry-standard behaviors
- Design and develop audio visualization components (meters, transfer curves, spectrum analyzers)
- Conduct user testing and iterate based on feedback
- System Integration
- Interface with hardware devices via USB and network protocols
- Implement device discovery and connection management
- Handle real-time bidirectional communication between software and hardware
- Debug cross-platform communication issues
- Collaborate with embedded team on protocol specifications
- Optimize data transfer for low latency
Required Skills:
- 5+ years professional C++ development experience
- 2+ years developing audio plugins using JUCE framework
- Strong understanding of audio plugin architectures and standards
- Experience with modern C++ practices
- Proficiency in cross-platform development (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Experience with build systems and dependency management
- Strong debugging and profiling skills
- Version control expertise (Git)
- Understanding of real-time audio processing constraints and best practices
- Experience with audio parameter management and automation
- Knowledge of DSP fundamentals (filters, dynamics processing, metering)
- Understanding of sample rates, buffer sizes, latency management
- Familiarity with DAW integration and plugin hosting
- Experience with audio file formats and processing
- Experience with design patterns (Strategy, Observer, Factory, Dependency Injection)
- Knowledge of SOLID principles and clean architecture
- Ability to write testable, maintainable code
- Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies
- Understanding of state management patterns
- Experience designing extensible APIs and plugin architectures
- Understanding of USB communication protocols
- Experience with network programming (UDP, TCP, WebSockets)
- Familiarity with multi-threading and concurrency
- Knowledge of inter-process communication
- Experience with asynchronous programming patterns
What we offer:
- Work on cutting-edge audio technology used by professional studios worldwide
- Opportunity to shape product direction and influence user experience
- Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options available)
- Access to professional audio hardware and studio facilities
- Collaborate with experienced audio engineers and embedded developers
- Modern development tools and continuous learning culture
How to Apply:
Please submit the following to marketing@cranborne-audio.com :
- Your resume/CV.
- A portfolio or examples of your development work.
- A brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Join us in shaping the future at Cranborne Audio and be a part of our dynamic team. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!
Follow us on social media for updates and inspiration:
Insta: @cranborneaudio
FB: /cranborneaudio
YT: @cranborneaudio
Note: Cranborne Audio is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Smartest Person In The Room
Are you passionate about Music Technology? Are you tired of being the smartest person in the room? If so, we want YOU to join our family at Cranborne Audio! We are always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to join us in creating the most innovative audio recording technology products available.
About Cranborne Audio:
Cranborne Audio is a dynamic and innovative audio recording technology company pro audio manufacturer, specialising in high-quality microphone preamps, audio interfaces, hardware effects and audio routing solutions. We are dedicated to helping aspiring musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts achieve their creative dreams.
Position Overview:
If you feel like you have something to offer Cranborne Audio, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
If you are a music production enthusiast who loves sharing knowledge and inspiring others, we would love to hear from you! Please submit the following to marketing@cranborne-audio.com :
- Your resume/CV.
- A portfolio or examples of your content creation work.
- A brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Join us in shaping the future of our product education content at Cranborne Audio and be a part of our dynamic team. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!
Follow us on social media for updates and inspiration:
Insta: @cranborneaudio
FB: /cranborneaudio
YT: @cranborneaudio
Note: Cranborne Audio is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
