Senior Technical Sound Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Sound Designer (Game Development): Developing and optimizing audio playback systems and in-game assets for game titles with an accent on process and tool improvements and robust Wwise implementation. Focus on building a strong connection between the game engine and audio, and optimizing technical aspects like memory budgets.

Location: Must be based in the United States, with operations and legal compliance focused on Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington areas.

Company

hirify.global strives to deliver lasting sonic experiences for players, breathing life into games, cinematics, and esports.

What you will do

• Develop audio playback system frameworks in collaboration with programmers and sound designers.
• Define and apply best practices for technical audio workflows and systems.
• Act as an audio advocate to engineering staff and partner across disciplines.
• Create and implement in-game audio assets, including sound effects and music.
• Optimize and refine current audio pipelines, identify, and troubleshoot audio tools and features.
• Manage Wwise project organization, structures, and gameplay parameter setups.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Audio in the games industry, with at least 3 years in a technical sound designer role.
• 2+ years experience scripting in C# and C++.
• 3+ years experience using a relevant game engine.
• Exceptional Wwise implementation skills.
• Proficient with Perforce and modern audio software editing tools (Pro-Tools, Reaper, Plugins).

Nice to have

• Understanding of technical audio constraints for current console platforms & PC.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Focus on player empathy and collaborative team environment.