Tobias Hahn, Engineering Manager at Ableton, discusses the intricacies of developing Ableton Live, a leading music software used by artists like Daft Punk. He delves into the challenges of maintaining legacy code while innovating with modern technologies, emphasizing real-time audio processing. Hahn highlights the collaboration between engineering and UI design, illustrating how product owners and tech teams work together to enhance user experience. The conversation also touches on integrating machine learning and the importance of a supportive culture for onboarding new engineers.