Jason Perez
About Jason Perez
Jason Perez is a Technical Lead at Ableton, with a diverse background in software engineering and product design across various companies in the music and technology sectors. His previous roles include Senior Engineering Manager at Pandora and SoundCloud, and Software Engineer at Apple Music.
Current Role at Ableton
Jason Perez serves as a Technical Lead at Ableton, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Berlin, Germany, where he contributes to the development and enhancement of Ableton's software products. His role involves overseeing technical projects and guiding engineering teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Previous Experience at Pandora
Jason Perez worked at Pandora in two capacities. He was an Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he managed engineering teams and projects. He later served as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Oakland, California, focusing on advanced engineering solutions during his tenure.
Career at Beats Music and Apple Music
Jason Perez was employed at Beats Music as a Software Engineer in the Web Platform team from 2013 to 2014. He then transitioned to Apple Music, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His roles at both companies involved developing and maintaining music streaming technologies.
Educational Background
Jason Perez has a diverse educational background. He studied Music Industry at the University of Southern California from 1998 to 2000 and later earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of California, Berkeley from 2000 to 2002. He also completed a Master’s degree in Music Technology at the University of York in 2007 and obtained a Producer Certificate in Ableton Live from Dubspot in 2015.
Experience in Design and Engineering
In addition to his engineering roles, Jason Perez has experience in design. He worked as an Interaction Designer at MINT from 2008 to 2010 and as an Engineer/Product Designer at Afar Media from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Product Designer at Zendesk from 2010 to 2011, where he contributed to user experience and product development.