Technical Sound Designer (Game Audio)

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

Base pay: $30.47–$56.35 hourly in the U.S.; incentive compensation may also apply but is not guaranteed.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment, with Sledgehammer Games focused on AAA first-person shooter experiences including the Call of Duty franchise.

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 workflow and system best practices.
• Support teamwork and collaboration across the Audio Department and partner studio teams.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in game audio development and at least one shipped major title.
• Fluency in game audio implementation systems and familiarity with Lua, Python, or visual scripting such as Blueprint.
• Understanding of audio functionality, capabilities, and limitations on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
• Experience with major digital audio workstations and a solid understanding of technical audio theory and audio engineering.
• Strong interpersonal 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 experience.
• Professional, continuing education, or advanced degree in programming, audio engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with audio and development teams across studios in the United States, Toronto, the U.K., and Australia.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings or reimbursement accounts, insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick time, parental leave, bereavement leave, and floating holidays.
• Mental health, wellbeing, and fitness programs, plus free and discounted games.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the role.