Software Engineer II, Applications

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.