Fender Digital Products is the newest division making apps, websites, platforms and tools to compliment the guitars, amps and audio gear that Fender makes. Building on this brand authenticity, Fender is building a digital ecosystem of products and interactive experiences for the new and experienced player alike. We are aiming to create products — digital and physical — that enable all players at every point in their musical journey.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally. 

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Hollywood, CA who is experienced with data architecture and operations and will support the needs of product teams across Fender Digital. You will design, develop, deliver and maintain data models that will help us better understand our customers and inform future product decisions. A background in highly available and scalable systems is a must, as is experience leading and working with a team toward creating the same.

About the Job:

• Work closely with the Platform, Product, Growth and Content squads to design data models for new and existing applications and services
• Establish data blueprints, frameworks, standards and best practices, and communicate them to engineers and analysts
• Translate product specs into robust data models that are scalable and iterable
• Partner with the Growth & Revenue team to develop strategies for data acquisition, warehousing and reporting
• Help ensure that real time analytics are available to product teams and proactively identify when issues arise
• Work closely with DevOps to automate deployments, monitoring, alerting, ETL and reporting systems

What You Need:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Math or related field preferred with a strong academic record (MS/PhD or equivalent a plus)
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Java, Python, Go or similar. We assume you speak SQL
• Deep understanding of relational, NoSQL and data warehousing technologies and when to use each
• Experience with RedShift, PostgreSQL and ElasticSearch preferred
• Experience with AWS or cloud-native infrastructure highly preferred
• Bonus points: Experience with data streaming tools like Kineses, Kafka, Flink, etc.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.