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Cumberland, RI Description We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams ...
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Engineering Manager
Cumberland, RI · On-site
Cumberland, RI Description We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams ...
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As a software developer, you'll be the brain behind crafting, developing, testing, going live and ... is music to our ears). People who look for an agile environment and love to work on an autonomous ...
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$109K - $114K/yr
We are looking for a Content Development Engineer to help scale the creation, processing, delivery ... Experience in content production tooling, audio/music software workflows, build systems, deployment ...
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We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams execute reliably, improve ...
New
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams execute reliably, improve ...
New
Content Development Engineer
Cumberland, RI · On-site
$109K - $114K/yr
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Content Development Engineer
Cumberland, RI · On-site
$109K - $114K/yr
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Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music ... You'll work closely with our tech lead and Manager of Software Engineering to design, build, test ...
Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music ... You'll work closely with our tech lead and Manager of Software Engineering to design, build, test ...
Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music ... You'll work closely with our tech lead and Manager of Software Engineering to design, build, test ...
Applied Machine Learning Engineer | Music Software (Multiple Roles open) Role: Applied Machine Learning Engineer (Mid - Senior Opportunity) Company: Splash Employment Type: Contract (3 months ...
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The Apple Music ML team is looking for an ML Software Engineering Manager to lead a team at the forefront of music recommendation and personalization. This is a rare opportunity to shape how tens of ...
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Senior Hardware Developer Join the Rock 'n Roll Scientists at Softube in Linkoping, Sweden and help ... Knowledge and experience of the music software industry (plug-ins, DAWs, etc.). About Softube ...
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ML Software Engineering Manager - Apple Music
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The Apple Music ML team is looking for an ML Software Engineering Manager to lead a team at the forefront of music recommendation and personalization. This is a rare opportunity to shape how tens of ...
ML Software Engineering Manager - Apple Music
$206K - $356K/yr
The Apple Music ML team is looking for an ML Software Engineering Manager to lead a team at the forefront of music recommendation and personalization. This is a rare opportunity to shape how tens of ...
Senior Hardware Developer Join the Rock 'n Roll Scientists at Softube in Linkoping, Sweden and help ... Knowledge and experience of the music software industry (plug-ins, DAWs, etc.). About Softube ...
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As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers You will work with a ...
As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers You will work with a ...
As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers You will work with a ...
As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers You will work with a ...
As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers. You will work with a ...
As a Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Music Library Primitives team, you will be responsible for systems that power the library experience for millions of customers. You will work with a ...
Senior Software Engineer-Apple Music
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$144K - $190K/yr
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Senior Software Engineer-Apple Music
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
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As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
As a Software Developer IV, you will lead the design, development and documentations for enterprise ... S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out ...
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How much do music software developer jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for music software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a music software developer?
As a Music Software Developer, your daily tasks often include coding and testing features for audio applications or plugins, debugging issues, and collaborating with sound designers, musicians, or other developers to refine product functionality. You may participate in team meetings to discuss new features, review design documents, or contribute to the user interface and user experience elements. Regularly updating documentation, staying current with new music technology trends, and providing technical support or consultation to end-users are also common. This role offers a dynamic mix of technical challenges and creative collaboration, making each workday both varied and engaging.
What is a music software developer?
A Music Software Developer designs, develops, and maintains software applications for music creation, production, editing, or analysis. They work with digital audio workstations (DAWs), plugins, virtual instruments, and other music-related software. This role requires programming skills in languages like C++, Python, or JavaScript, along with knowledge of audio processing and music theory. Developers may collaborate with musicians, sound engineers, and other tech professionals to create tools that enhance music production.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a music software developer, and why are they important?
To excel as a Music Software Developer, you need expertise in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python, combined with a strong understanding of digital signal processing, audio engineering, and software design principles. Familiarity with audio frameworks (like JUCE, VST, or Core Audio), version control systems, and sometimes Agile development or relevant industry certifications is highly valuable. Creative problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and musical professionals set outstanding candidates apart. These skills are vital for building innovative, high-quality music technology solutions that meet user needs in a fast-evolving industry.
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Job description
Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cumberland, RI
Description
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams execute reliably, improve engineering practices, and connect technical delivery to product and business priorities across inMusic.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Why Join Us
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cumberland, RI
Description
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining music software, platform capabilities, and product integrations. This role helps teams execute reliably, improve engineering practices, and connect technical delivery to product and business priorities across inMusic.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and support engineers in delivering high-quality software.
- Partner with product management and design to plan, prioritize, and execute roadmaps.
- Improve engineering processes, technical standards, and delivery predictability.
- Help resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and trade-offs.
- Support stability, performance, maintainability, and quality across the product domain.
- Build team capacity through mentoring, hiring support, and career development.
- Identify opportunities for shared technology, reusable components, and integration across inMusic brands.
What You Bring
- Engineering leadership experience in software, audio/music technology, platform systems, or hardware/software products.
- Strong technical judgment and ability to guide architecture and delivery without over-centralizing decisions.
- Experience managing engineers and supporting career development.
- Ability to work across product, design, QA, and business stakeholders.
- Track record improving team execution and engineering practices.
- Practical, outcome-oriented approach to technical problem solving.
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.
About inMusic
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Industry
Music bands and freelance musicians
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Cumberland, RI, US
Year founded
1971