# Software Engineer II, Applications at Fender

> Germany · Mid-level · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Afender%3A8119137 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Fender](https://alderhq.app/companies/fender)
- Location text: Hamburg, Germany; Hamburg
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Germany (evidence: "Location: Hamburg, Germany; Hamburg")
- Posted: 2026-08-10 (93 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/fender/jobs/8119137?gh_jid=8119137
- Skills listed (inferred): C++

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Germany, n 228): p25 €64k, median €85k, p75 €110k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

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