Software Engineer

ION® Audio; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ION Audio is seeking a Software Engineer to build and improve music creation software and platform integrations used by creators worldwide. You will contribute to design, implementation, and long‑term stability of our software for music creation across a global brand portfolio.

You will work with product, design, QA, and other engineers to deliver user‑focused features, optimize performance, and raise engineering standards. Senior level consideration is available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

Desktop applications

Audio software

Embedded-adjacent systems

Plug-ins

Cloud-connected products

Cross-functional teamwork

Debugging

Job 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

inMusic is the parent company for a family of premier brands that includes AIR Music Technology, Akai Professional, Alesis, Alto Professional, Denon DJ, Denon Pro, Marantz Professional, HeadRush, ION Audio, Marq Lighting, M-Audio, MixMeister, Moog, Numark, Rane, and Sonivox. Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the DJ, music production, live sound, musical instrument, pro audio, lighting and consumer electronics industries, each of inMusic's brands creates cutting-edge products that incorporate and build upon the latest in engineering, design, and technology.