Senior Technical Sound Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Sound Designer (GameDev): Creating and implementing immersive sound effects and audio assets for the Call of Duty franchise with an accent on technical audio needs, performance optimization, and scripting creative solutions. Focus on defining technical audio pipelines, collaborating with other teams, and ensuring proper integration within production constraints.

Location: Onsite in Playa Vista, CA (US) or Vancouver, BC (Canada), with a four-day-per-week office schedule.

Salary: $80,800–$149,400 Annual

Company

hirify.global is a videogame studio known for developing the Call of Duty: Black Ops series and pioneering the Zombies mode.

What you will do

• Create and implement audio assets and sound effects within the project's creative direction.
• Define technical audio needs (tools, process) and ensure proper integration with the Audio Director and programmers.
• Conduct performance optimization and debugging of audio systems.
• Script creative solutions for unique audio implementations.
• Create and maintain audio-related documentation.
• Collaborate with other teams to align on audio requirements and aesthetic goals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of games industry audio experience, having worked on one or more shipped AAA caliber 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 and studio audio equipment.
• Proficiency with audio software such as REAPER, Pro Tools, and Waves.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in music or audio, or professional training.
• C/C++ coding experience.
• Experience playing recent Call of Duty titles or other shooters.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work schedule of four days per week in a collaborative studio culture.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
• Paid holidays and vacation (20 days), sick time, floating holidays, and parental leave (10 weeks).
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games.
• Free lunches and snacks at the office.
• Potential eligibility for relocation assistance if the company requires a move.