ABOUT US

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! We encourage you to submit your application without the requirement for a photograph, identifying factors or personal status information.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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. You will report directly to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and will lead a talented and diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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 growth

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years leading multi-product software engineering teams at VP or senior director level, ideally in a product-led technology company.
• Demonstrated success managing teams of 50+ engineers across multiple functional disciplines.
• 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.
• Experience collaborating closely with Product, Design and Marketing to deliver cohesive, customer-centric solutions.

Please refer the Job description for details