Software Engineer II, Applications

Hamburg, Germanyvia Fender CareersPosted Aug 10, 2026
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Technical skills

C++API developmentiOS development

Methods

Agile

About this role

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.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with C++, API development, and iOS development?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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