Software Engineer

inMusic; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

inMusic is seeking a Software Engineer to build and enhance music creation software, platform capabilities and product integrations. The role covers design and implementation for music creation tools while exploring opportunities to reuse and scale technology across inMusic brands. Senior level candidates may be considered.

Location: Cambridge, UK. You will work with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers to deliver reliable, user-focused features, contribute to architecture

Qualifications

• Experience in C++, desktop applications and audio software.
• Background with embedded-adjacent systems or plug-ins is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-connected products and music tech concepts.
• Ability to work in cross-functional product teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain high-quality software for music creation products and platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and engineers to deliver user-focused features.
• Contribute to architecture decisions, planning, and estimation.
• Improve code quality, performance, and development practices.
• Support integration across inMusic hardware/software ecosystems.
• Diagnose complex issues and contribute to platform stability.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards.

Skills

C++

Desktop apps

Audio software

Embedded systems

Plug-ins

Cloud-connected products

Cross-functional teams

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to build and improve music creation software, platform capabilities, and product integrations used by creators around the world. This role contributes to the design and implementation of software for music creation, while helping identify opportunities to reuse, integrate, and scale technology across inMusic brands. We are willing to consider senior level candidates for this role.

Location

Cambridge, UK

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, test, and maintain high-quality software for music creation products and platforms.


• Work with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers to deliver reliable, user-focused features.


• Contribute to architecture decisions, technical planning, and estimation.


• Improve code quality, maintainability, performance, and development practices.


• Support integration between technologies and broader inMusic hardware/software ecosystems.


• Diagnose complex technical issues and contribute to long-term platform stability.


• Mentor other engineers and help raise engineering standards.

What You Bring

• Strong software engineering experience in C++, desktop applications, audio software, embedded-adjacent systems, plug-ins, cloud-connected products, or comparable technical domains.


• Ability to reason about product quality, maintainability, performance, and user experience.


• Experience working in cross-functional product teams.


• Strong debugging, testing, and technical communication skills.


• Interest in music technology, creator tools, hardware/software integration, or audio workflows.


• Ability to balance immediate delivery with long-term technical health.

Why Join Us

• Work on products and platforms used by creators, producers, performers, DJs, and musicians around the world.


• Help shape the future of music creation technology across a global portfolio of brands.


• Join a practical, creative environment that values clear thinking, customer impact, and measurable outcomes.