TL;DR

Audio Programming Director (Game Development): Lead and manage audio programming teams for Unreal Engine and Epic first-party games with an accent on real-time audio systems, advanced procedural rendering, and scalable audio workflows. Focus on directing technical strategy, team leadership, and integrating audio technology across the engine ecosystem.

Location: Multiple locations in North America including California and Washington

Salary: $262,259–$384,646 USD annually (California base pay range)

Company

%hirify_global% is a global leader in game and engine technology, known for Unreal Engine and award-winning games, with over 4,500 employees across 25 countries.

What you will do

Lead and manage audio programming teams supporting Unreal Engine and Epic first-party games.
Mentor team leads and foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
Coordinate with audio engine leadership and production to align priorities and balance team capacity.
Partner with other programming directors to ensure scalable and integrated audio technology.
Define long-term technical direction for audio workflows, tools, and runtime systems.

Requirements

Must be located in North America (including CA & WA).
Experience in game audio, real-time audio systems, or related software development.
Strong C++ skills and experience architecting large-scale systems.
Proven leadership experience managing programming teams or technical leaders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance long-term strategy with fast-paced execution.

Culture & Benefits

Collaborative, welcoming, and creative work environment.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge real-time entertainment technology.
Generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs.
Global company with diverse and inclusive culture.