Technical Sound Designer (Game Audio)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States. Hybrid position with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays; permanent remote work is not available.

Salary: $30.47–$56.35 per hour, plus potential incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a video game development studio within Activision, wholly owned by Microsoft, known for the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Develop real-time audio-control scripts and implement audio assets.
• Create interactive and linear sound effects for a new AAA project.
• Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to build audio systems aligned with creative vision and gameplay needs.
• Apply technical audio workflow and system best practices.
• Support teamwork and collaboration across the Audio Department and partner studios.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in game audio development and at least one shipped major title.
• Experience with game audio implementation systems and major digital audio workstations.
• Familiarity with Lua, Python, or visual scripting such as Blueprint.
• Understanding of PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC audio capabilities and limitations.
• Strong technical audio theory, audio engineering, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or C#.
• Hands-on experience with Lua, Python, or other scripting languages.
• FPS or multiplayer game experience.
• Professional or advanced education in programming, audio engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with audio and development teams across studios in the United States, Toronto, the U.K., and Australia.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, insurance, disability, and dependent care benefits, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leave programs.
• Mental health, wellbeing, and fitness programs, plus free and discounted games.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the role.