Software Engineer II, Applications

Fender
Hamburg, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior software engineers with cross-platform development experience who are fluent in German and English.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level to senior software engineers with cross-platform development and music technology experience
    — “works on a wide and diverse range of projects including desktop and mobile music creation and host applications”
  • Individuals with a strong background in object-oriented C++ and cloud API integration
    — “Excellent object-oriented C++ programming skills”

Things to consider

  • Fluency in both German and English is a mandatory requirement, not just a plus
    — “Fluent German and English language skills”
  • The role demands a balance between independent work and team collaboration
    — “Ability to work alone and as part of a team”

How to stand out

  • Highlight cross-platform development experience with specific frameworks like Qt or JUCE in your resume
    — “Familiarity with a cross-platform software framework such as Qt or JUCE”
  • Showcase your ability to manage complex tasks and projects with clear examples of task organization
    — “Excellent time, task and resource organisation skills”
  • Emphasize your experience with remote server and cloud APIs in your technical background
    — “Experience implementing connections to remote server and cloud APIs”
  • Demonstrate your skills in writing clean, maintainable code within established architectures
    — “Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code within an established architecture”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • development of music creation and host applications
  • implementation of connections to remote server and cloud APIs
Typical background
software engineeringapplication software development

Skills & requirements

Required

C++Cross-platform Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentSoftware Development ToolsObject-oriented Programming

Preferred

Knowledge Of Music TechnologyFamiliarity With Digital Audio Workstation SoftwareKnowledge Of Vst/au Plug-in Technologies

Stack & domain

C++Cross-platform Software FrameworkCloud ApisSoftware Development ToolsGitCmakeJiraConfluenceMusic TechnologyDigital Audio WorkstationVst/au Plug-in TechnologiesCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkTime ManagementResource ManagementSoftware EngineeringMusic ProductionAudio Technology

About the role

Original posting from Fender via Greenhouse

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

Key Purpose of the Job: As part of our growing software development team, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineer II, Applications.  The Software Engineer works on a wide and diverse range of projects including desktop and mobile music creation and host applications, plug-ins and virtual instruments. Familiarity with music technology hard and software will ensure that the Software Developer understands the technical requirements and challenges of our products and solutions.

 Essential Functions:

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or similar education

Several years of working experience in application software development

Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code within an established architecture, following defined coding standards

Excellent object-oriented C++ programming skills

Experience developing with a cross-platform software framework

Experience implementing connections to remote server and cloud APIs

Proficiency with software development tools (Visual Studio, Xcode, Git, CMake, Jira / Confluence)

Fluent German and English language skills

Good communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Excellent time, task and resource organisation skills

Willing to take responsibility and be the driving force of a project

Desirable Qualities:

Familiarity with a cross-platform software framework such as Qt or JUCE

Knowledge of digital audio workstation (DAW) software

Knowledge of VST/AU plug-in technologies

Background in music or music production/audio technology

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, PreSonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com.

Source: Fender careers (Greenhouse)

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