Senior Software Engineer, Audio (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Audio (Gamedev): Leading the development and delivery of audio features and tools for an unreleased R&D game, underpinning the audioscape. Focus on conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and maintaining the tools that power audio workflows, working with state-of-the-art technology to surprise and delight players.

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Salary: $161,500.00 - $227,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Company

Riot Games is dedicated to creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player, putting players first in every decision.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the audio team to deliver robust and scalable tools.
• Implement and support foundational elements of the game’s audio ecosystem and tools.
• Help define the team’s future vision for audio tooling and workflows.
• Model the team’s best practices for tools architecture and implementation.
• Advocate for the technical vision for upcoming and existing tools with other disciplines.
• Provide documentation and trainings on new audio tools and workflows to internal customers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of gameplay development experience in a C-style game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity, etc).
• 3+ years working on audio tools and features.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Direct experience with audio middleware such as Wwise, FMOD, Unreal Audio.
• Experience in Unreal Engine.
• BS in Computer Science, or proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Proficient with modern day audio software tools (Pro-Tools, Reaper, Plugins).
• Experience working on a networked game.
• Experience with UE4 and/or UE5.
• Experience developing and shipping a AAA title.
• Experience with Agile development.

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.