Senior Technical Sound Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Sound Designer (Game Development): Building and implementing immersive and compelling sound effects for the Call of Duty franchise with an accent on defining technical audio needs and scripting creative solutions. Focus on performance optimization, debugging, and collaborating with audio teams and programmers for proper integration.

Location: Hybrid onsite position with the home studio in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Also available in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Salary: $79,800.00–$168,800.00 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a video game studio founded in 1996, known for creating the Call of Duty: Black Ops series and pioneering the fan favorite Zombies mode.

What you will do

• Create and implement audio assets and sound effects for game modes.
• Define technical audio needs and processes in collaboration with the Audio Director and programmers.
• Design and create original audio content aligned with the project's creative direction.
• Conduct performance optimization and debugging for audio.
• Script creative solutions for unique audio implementations.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure audio requirements and goals are met.

Requirements

• 8+ years of games industry audio experience on shipped AAA titles.
• Direct experience with game audio acoustics systems/pipelines.
• Experience implementing audio using proprietary tools or commercial middleware.
• Familiarity with scripting/coding languages, preferably Python or Lua.
• Strong knowledge of audio post-process plugins.
• Proficiency with audio software such as REAPER, Pro Tools, and Waves.
• Solid knowledge of studio audio equipment.
• Rock-solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in music or audio, or professional training in audio.
• Experience as a musician or vocalist.
• Experience playing recent Call of Duty titles or other shooters.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• RRSP with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, compassion, bereavement, and parental leaves.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free/discounted games.
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Empowered team focused on innovation in games, processes, and culture.