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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.\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\nEssential Functions:\nDesign, implement, and maintain core features in C++ across platforms\nContribute to both firmware-level and desktop/mobile platform development to deliver seamless user experience\nWrite clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++ and participate in code reviews\nCollaborate with team members to refine requirements for software development\nContribute to improving development workflows, tools, and practices\nQualifications:\nDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar education\nExtensive professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex, production-grade software\nStrong object-oriented C++ programming skills\nFamiliarity with a cross-platform software framework such as Qt or JUCE\nProficiency with software development tools (Visual Studio, XCode, Git, Jira / Confluence)\nFluent German and English language skills\nSolid analytical and problem-solving skills\nGood communication skills\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nBackground in music production and audio technology, as well as knowledge of music production software and software instruments is a benefit\nAbout Fender Musical Instruments:\nFender 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. 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