Careers
Work at Hardwave Studios
We're a small, remote-first team building professional audio plug-ins for harder styles producers. We're bootstrapped, early-stage, and looking for people who want to shape something from the ground up.
Open Positions
5 rolesSenior DeveloperTECH Part-time · Remote Senior Remote
Lead the technical direction of our plug-in and web stack. You will work across Rust (VST3/CLAP audio plugins) and Next.js (webviews, website, ERP), making architecture decisions and shipping features.
What you'll do
- Architect and build audio DSP features in Rust
- Develop and maintain Next.js web applications
- Review code and mentor junior developers
- Make technical decisions on tooling and infrastructure
What we're looking for
- 3+ years with Rust or C++ in audio/DSP context
- Strong Next.js / React experience
- Self-directed — we don't micromanage
- Interest in harder styles music production is a plus
Product DesignerTECH Freelance · Remote Medior Remote
Design the interfaces producers interact with every day — plugin GUIs, webview UIs, and the hardwavestudios.com website. You will shape how Hardwave looks and feels.
What you'll do
- Design plugin GUIs for VST3/CLAP audio plugins
- Create UI/UX for webviews embedded inside DAWs
- Design website pages and marketing visuals
- Maintain and evolve the Hardwave design system
What we're looking for
- Portfolio showing UI/UX work (bonus if audio/music related)
- Figma proficiency
- Understanding of dark UI design patterns
- Ability to work with developers on implementation
Junior DeveloperIT Part-time · Remote Junior Remote
Help build and maintain our web applications — the main website, user dashboard, ERP system, and plugin webviews. Mostly TypeScript and Next.js.
What you'll do
- Build features for the website and user dashboard
- Work on the internal ERP and admin tools
- Fix bugs and improve existing codebase
- Write clean, tested code
What we're looking for
- Comfortable with TypeScript and React
- Basic understanding of Next.js App Router
- Willingness to learn — we'll teach the rest
- Available 10–20 hours per week
Marketing ManagerMKT Part-time · Remote Medior Remote
Own the marketing strategy for Hardwave Studios. Grow awareness in the harder styles production community, drive downloads, and convert free users to paid.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute marketing strategy
- Plan product launches and promotional campaigns
- Manage social media presence and content calendar
- Analyze metrics and optimize conversion funnels
What we're looking for
- Experience marketing software or creative tools
- Understanding of the music production / DJ community
- Data-driven — comfortable with analytics
- Self-starter who can own the full funnel
Sound DesignerRND Freelance · Remote Medior Remote
Create preset packs, demo tracks, and audio content that showcases what Hardwave plug-ins can do. Your work is what makes producers want to buy.
What you'll do
- Design preset packs for LoudLab, WettBoi, and future plug-ins
- Produce demo tracks showcasing plug-in capabilities
- Create before/after audio comparisons for marketing
- Beta-test new features from a producer's perspective
What we're looking for
- Active hardstyle / rawstyle / hardcore producer
- Deep knowledge of mixing and mastering workflows
- Experience with VST3/CLAP plug-ins in a DAW
- Portfolio of released tracks or preset work
Don't see your role?
We're always interested in hearing from talented people. Send us what you're good at and how you'd contribute.
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