Senior Audio Systems Engineer

CompanyelasticStage

LocationElstree, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/4/2026

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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,900 (£28.15 per hour)

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Description

Cutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records

We are seeking a Senior Audio Systems Engineer to help us revolutionise the music industry. The company has invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to create and sell their products worldwide via our store at zero cost. We are working with the leading record labels, streaming services, digital service providers, distributors, and iconic global artists who are keen to partner with us to build a global solution for physical media. But most of all, we would also like to give small artists and artists at the beginning of their careers frictionless access to offer vinyl and CD to their fans via our innovative solution and planned production/fulfilment centres in Europe, the USA and Asia.

The vinyl market has been growing on average more than 20% yearly over the last 16 years, and even CDs are growing for the first time in two decades. Over 30 million creators are releasing their music online today, and they are growing 30% a year. They represent the fastest-growing music segment. Most of them would like to have their music on vinyl or CD for their friends & family and especially their fans. elasticStage will provide them with easy and affordable access via its unique and scalable on-demand tech.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Audio Systems Engineer

to join a fast-paced organisation delivering rapidly-scaling production infrastructure. In this role, you will play a critical part in the architecture, delivery, and long-term evolution of large-scale analogue, digital and networked audio systems for our production environments. Your expertise will ensure mission-critical audio systems meet demanding standards for performance, resilience, and zero-downtime operation. You will work closely with quality, maintenance and cross-discipline engineering and R&D teams, and will report directly to the Head of Audio, providing technical leadership and driving high-impact decisions across audio infrastructure and facility systems.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of audio engineering, system design and installations in a fast-growing industry disruptor.

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

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

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