Senior Software Engineer
Fender · Hamburg
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Job description
Senior Software Engineer
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.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our software team in Hamburg, where we build the technology that powers the next generation of music production tools.
In this role, you will own key components of our cross-platform applications, which integrate tightly with other Fender hardware and software products. You will lead the design and implementation of complex features, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor fellow developers, and help drive continuous improvement of our tools and processes.
Essential Functions:
Design, implement, and maintain core features in C++ across platforms
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Contribute to both firmware-level and desktop/mobile platform development to deliver seamless user experience
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++ and participate in code reviews
Collaborate with team members to refine requirements for software development
Contribute to improving development workflows, tools, and practices
Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar education
Extensive professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex, production-grade software
Strong object-oriented C++ programming skills
Familiarity with a cross-platform software framework such as Qt or JUCE
Proficiency with software development tools (Visual Studio, XCode, Git, Jira / Confluence)
Fluent German and English language skills
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Background in music production and audio technology, as well as knowledge of music production software and software instruments is a benefit
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 .
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