Technical Sound Designer (Game Audio)

Location: Hybrid position based in the San Mateo Studio, California; permanent remote work is not available.

Salary: $30.47–$56.35 hourly base pay in the U.S.

Company

hirify.global is a major video game developer and publisher, with Sledgehammer Games creating AAA titles including Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Develop real-time audio-control scripts and implement audio assets.
• Design interactive and linear sound effects for a new AAA game project.
• Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to build audio systems aligned with creative and gameplay requirements.
• Apply technical audio workflows, systems, and departmental best practices.
• Support teamwork and collaboration across the Audio Department and partner teams.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in game audio development.
• At least one shipped major game title.
• Experience with game audio implementation systems and major digital audio workstations.
• Familiarity with Lua, Python, or visual scripting such as Blueprint.
• Understanding of PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC audio capabilities and limitations.
• Strong technical audio theory, audio engineering, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or C#.
• Hands-on experience with Lua, Python, or other scripting languages.
• FPS or multiplayer game development experience.
• Professional or advanced education in programming, audio engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with audio teams across the United States, Toronto, the U.K., and Australia.
• Medical, dental, vision, healthcare spending, life, disability, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Fitness programs, discounted games, and additional voluntary benefits.