For over 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the forefront of sonic innovation. Guided by our mission to inspire and enable creators to express themselves, we develop integrated audio hardware and software solutions for musicians, producers, engineers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.Native Instruments embraces diversity and a respect for all people.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe the foundation of our dynamic and pioneering spirit starts with a fair and inclusive culture. At Native Instruments we value teamwork and passion, deliver inspiring experiences, continuously innovate and empower our communities, while also serving our planet.All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment at Native Instruments and we encourage everyone to apply - regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Help us reach our goal in making the future of music diverse, inclusive and exciting! Native Instruments is seeking an experienced and visionary VP of Engineering to lead the development of our industry-leading products like Kontakt, Maschine, Traktor, and our extensive range of virtual instruments, synths, and creative effects.In this central leadership role, you will be responsible for the overall technical strategy, execution, and delivery of our iconic software and hardware. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven engineering leader to have a significant impact on the future of music creation and performance, shaping the technology that empowers countless artists globally, and accelerates business growthDefine and execute an engineering strategy that''s aligned with company objectives and product vision.Track and apply new technologies - especially AI - for both internal efficiency and customer benefit, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of audio technology.Hold teams accountable for building high-quality, high-performance products at scale.Lead, inspire, and develop a multi-disciplinary team of engineering managers, software engineers, and QA professionals.Build an engineering culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and a growth mindset.Hire and retain world-class technical talent. Manage budgets responsibly, balancing short term execution needs with long-term organisational health.Own the timely delivery and quality of new releases and features across multiple product lines and platforms.Promote agile practices including regular delivery of working software, and iterative development.Drive improvements in engineering velocity through adoption of processes and tools including AI, test automation, observability, and codebase modernisation.Set and monitor key metrics for performance, delivery, reliability, and team health.Manage the timely delivery and quality of 3rd party developers who build for our platforms, or who integrate our technology.Desktop Software Development

: Building, shipping, and maintaining C++ applications for Windows and macOS.Audio/Music: Familiarity with music creation tools, digital audio technology, and realtime systems.Experience delivering performant, low-latency systems - ideally in audio processing, plugin development, or interactive creative tools.Web/Cloud Integration

: Familiarity with hosted services powering modern creative tools, including identity and login services, recommendation and personalization systems, analytics and instrumentation, A/B testing, feature flagging, and progressive rollout infrastructure.10+ years leading multi-product software engineering teams at VP or senior director level, ideally in a product-led technology company.- Strong technical foundation in software engineering - you''ve shipped complex products developed by multiple teams and understand the iron triangle tradeoffs deeply.- Experience growing and scaling engineering teams, systems, and practices in high-growth or transformation contexts.- Track record of building inclusive, high-performing cultures where people feel they can do the best work of their careers.- Remote First: We offer a range of options that allow you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle, either at one of our workspaces, a hybrid arrangement, or fully remote.Workation: Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per yearFlexible work model from one of our entity locationsHolidays: 25 days paid holiday per year which increases with tenureThis involves contributions for dental and optical healthcare, for examplePension: Free software downloads and reduced prices on hardwareEmployee Assistance Program for your well-being#