Software Engineer II, Applications - #2754001

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.