Technical Sound Designer (Game Audio)

Location: Hybrid position based in the San Mateo Studio, with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available.

Salary: $30.47–$56.35 per hour in the U.S., plus potential incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a major video game developer, publisher, and distributor whose portfolio includes Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero.

What you will do

• Develop real-time audio-control scripts and implement audio assets.
• Design interactive and linear sound effects for a new AAA game project.
• Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to build audio systems aligned with creative and gameplay requirements.
• Apply technical audio workflow and system best practices.
• Support teamwork and collaboration within and beyond the Audio Department.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in game audio development.
• At least one shipped major game title.
• Familiarity with Lua, Python, or visual scripting such as Blueprint.
• Fluency with game audio implementation systems and major digital audio workstations.
• Understanding of technical audio theory, audio engineering, and PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC audio capabilities and limitations.
• Strong 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 development experience.
• Professional, continuing education, or advanced degree in programming, audio engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment involving audio teams across studios in the United States, Toronto, the U.K., and Australia.
• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare spending, life, disability, and related insurance programs, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leave programs.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, and discounted game programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available when relocation is required for the role.