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 .