Engineering at Adder

Engineer real-time technology for a connected world

Engineering for Real-World Impact

At Adder, our engineers design the electronics, FPGA logic and software that give people secure, high performance access to the systems they rely on every day.

Our customers rely on our technology when people need secure, high performance access to the systems that keep their operations running.

Whether they are producing live broadcasts, managing transport infrastructure, supporting national security environments or controlling industrial automation operations, they need connectivity that helps teams work with absolute confidence locally, remotely and globally, with the performance, resilience, 24/7 reliability and security their workflows demand.

This is engineering with real-world impact.

The code we write and the hardware we design end up in mission-critical systems. Our customers rely on them doing the job they were built for.

That connection between engineering and real-world outcomes is what makes Adder a rewarding place to build technology.

Murray Allen - VP of Engineering

Hardware and Software Engineering

KVM technology may sound simple. The engineering behind it is anything but.

State-of-the-art IP KVM brings together complex real-time software, bespoke, highly complex electronics and extraordinary FPGA functionality. Together, these technologies deliver high performance video, USB, and audio over an IP network.

Ensuring that everything works reliably means disciplines such as continuous integration and system test are essential. From generating an IP packet containing a tiny piece of the jigsaw to designing user interfaces, all of this is handled by our engineers.

This engineering must result in products where the reliability, latency and quality of video, USB and audio provide a seamless experience for users, even though they are not directly connected to their equipment.

Engineering that Rewards Curiosity

Our products must perform in real-time. Our hardware must work in demanding, mission-critical environments such as control rooms, and our software must deliver the features, flexibility and integration our customers demand. Our platforms must support current products while evolving for the next generation.

That creates engineering challenges that reward curiosity, discipline and technical depth.

The Engineering Challenge

Engineering at Adder truly stretches the skills and knowledge across our engineering teams. Our engineers work across areas such as:

Software & Systems Engineering

Embedded C, C++ and Rust, plus a wider language mix including Go, Python, PHP, and Scala
Embedded Linux, from kernel config/drivers to user space applications
X86-based Linux products
Multi-threaded and multi-process software
Middleware and backend systems
IP networking, including TCP and UDP
Real-time and resource-constrained systems

AV & Media Technologies

Multimedia streaming and video applications
DisplayPort, HDMI, USB and audio technologies

Hardware Integration & Diagnostics

Hardware/software integration, board bring-up and low-level diagnostics
Challenging multi layer hardware design
Working with SoC devices from the big manufacturers
High speed, high bandwidth memory
Many supplementary protocols and interfaces to design and manage
Ethernet, USB, Audio, Video circuit design

Engineering Practice & Product Strategy

Static analysis, debugging, unit testing and continuous integration
Product architecture, platform evolution and long-term maintainability

From Concept to Delivery

Adder engineers can see how their work shapes the products we build, the features we release and the customer problems we solve.

They may be contributing to embedded software architecture, debugging across hardware and software boundaries, improving platform performance, developing new functionality or helping evolve systems already deployed in mission-critical environments.

For graduates, that means the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while gaining hands-on exposure to real product development.

For experienced engineers, it means the chance to influence architecture, improve engineering standards, solve difficult technical problems and make a visible contribution to the future of our technology.

Build for Mission-Critical Environments

Adder technology is used where people need dependable access to critical systems.

That could mean a broadcaster managing a live production workflow, a transportation operator accessing essential infrastructure, a government organization controlling secure systems, or an industrial team managing complex operational technology.

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In these environments, performance is not a nice-to-have. Reliability is not optional. Engineering quality matters.

That is why our teams focus on robust, modular and maintainable design, disciplined development practices, root-cause problem solving and continuous improvement.

What Makes Engineering at Adder Different?

Cambridge is home to some of the world’s best-known technology employers. Adder offers something different.

We combine the technical challenge of a global technology business with the visibility, collaboration and ownership of a focused engineering environment.

You can work on products used around the world, while being part of a team where your contribution is noticed. You can collaborate directly with software, hardware, FPGA and system test engineers. You can work close to the product roadmap, close to the customer need and close to the technical decisions that shape the platform.

For engineers who want ownership, variety and impact, that matters.

Hardware. Software. Systems Thinking.

Our software teams work closely with hardware, FPGA engineers and system test teams. Our products require engineers who can think across boundaries: from software architecture to low-level debugging, from video performance to network behaviour, from product requirements to long-term maintainability.

That makes Adder a strong environment for engineers who like understanding how complete systems work - not just writing code in isolation.

A Place to Thrive

Adder is an employee-owned business with a long engineering heritage and a culture shaped by four values: Embrace Change, Collaboration, Innovation and Positivity.

We want engineers who enjoy solving difficult problems, working collaboratively and improving the way products are designed, developed and delivered.

You can expect a supportive environment, hybrid working, a strong benefits package and the opportunity to contribute ideas that make a difference. Just as importantly, you can expect to work on technology with depth, purpose and real-world relevance.

Your Career at Adder

Whether you are a graduate looking to build practical engineering experience, or an established engineer ready for your next technical challenge, Adder offers the opportunity to work on products where software, hardware and connectivity come together.

This is your chance to engineer the technology behind secure, high performance control.

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Engineering at Adder

The Engineering Challenge

Software & Systems Engineering

AV & Media Technologies

Hardware Integration & Diagnostics

Engineering Practice & Product Strategy

Build for Mission-Critical Environments

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Engineering at Adder

The Engineering Challenge

Software & Systems Engineering

AV & Media Technologies

Hardware Integration & Diagnostics

Engineering Practice & Product Strategy

Build for Mission-Critical Environments

Explore Current Engineering Roles

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Engineering for Graduates

Looking for a Career Change?

Register Your Interest

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