Senior Software Engineer at KorgUSA

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Multi-threaded Programming, Embedded Linux, MacOS Development, Windows Development, MIDI Protocols, Digital Audio Standards, Real-time System Optimization, Low-latency Programming, GUI Development, Digital Signal Processing, ARM Architectures, Audio SDKs, Object-oriented Programming, System Architecture, Algorithm Design

Industry

Musicians

Description

About Us At Korg R&D, we design and develop world-class hardware and software synthesizers used by musicians, producers, and creators across the globe. Our team has been behind iconic instruments such as the Korg OASYS, Kronos, wavestate, modwave, and multi/poly. We are passionate about building tools that inspire creativity. The Role We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a deep passion for synthesizers and music technology. You will be part of a small, highly experienced team of senior-level software developers working fully remotely. This role requires someone who thrives working independently and is comfortable owning features end-to-end. You will design and develop software that powers our next generation of hardware instruments and software products, working with both embedded Linux systems and desktop platforms. Key Responsibilities ● Develop high-performance software for embedded systems running Linux ● Develop cross-platform applications and plug-ins for macOS and Windows ● Build and optimize real-time audio processing systems ● Full stack product development, from low-level systems to user-facing features ● Collaborate closely with a small, senior team to deliver cohesive musical products ● Contribute to system architecture, performance tuning, and algorithm design ● Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Required Qualifications ● Strong proficiency in object-oriented C++ ● Solid experience with multi-threaded and concurrent programming ● Hands-on experience developing for embedded systems ● Experience building desktop applications for macOS and/or Windows ● Familiarity with MIDI protocols and digital audio standards ● Experience with real-time system optimization and low-latency programming ● GUI development experience in embedded and/or desktop environments ● Ability to work independently in a remote environment Preferred Qualifications ● Strong background in audio software, synthesizers, or music technology ● Experience designing or programming hardware synthesizers or audio plug-ins ● Knowledge of cross-platform frameworks and audio SDKs ● Experience with embedded ARM architectures and toolchains ● Proficiency with digital signal processing (DSP) What We’re Looking For ● A genuine passion for synthesizers, music production, and sound design ● Comfort working independently while collaborating with a small, expert team ● A broad technical skill set and willingness to work across multiple domains ● Curiosity and creativity in solving complex technical challenges ● Strong communication and collaboration skills Why Join Us ● Work remotely with a small, senior team of experts ● Help create innovative instruments used by musicians worldwide ● Contribute to products with a strong legacy and global reputation ● Tackle challenging problems at the intersection of music and technology ________________________________________ If you’re excited about shaping the future of synthesizers and audio technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance software for embedded Linux systems and cross-platform desktop applications for musical instruments. This includes building real-time audio processing systems and owning features from low-level systems to user-facing interfaces.