Audio Engineer

Harvey Nash; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking individuals passionate about audio and technology to join their audio lab team. The role involves setting up and calibrating recording equipment, capturing high-quality audio and video data, and processing this data using multimedia tools. Candidates should have proven experience with multimedia setups and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of immersive audio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multimedia equipment setup & recording.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and calibrating audio/video recording gear in bespoke acoustic spaces.
• Capturing high-quality audio & video data.
• Processing the collected data with multimedia tools.

Skills

Multimedia equipment setup

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interest in audio/sound

Tools

Audio interfaces

DAWs

Python

Linux/command line

Job description

Are you passionate about audio, sound and technology? Do you have hands‑on experience with recording equipment, microphones, audio interfaces and DAWs? If so, join us at Meta’s world-class audio lab near Cambourne, west Cambridge, where you’ll capture and process cutting‑edge multimedia data to push the limits of human hearing and virtual audio experiences.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting up and calibrating audio/video recording gear in bespoke acoustic spaces (anechoic chamber, configurable rooms)
• Capturing high-quality audio & video data with internal/external participants
• Processing the collected data with multimedia tools, scripts and command‑line workflows
• Collaborating with audio engineers, research engineers and system engineers in the Reality Labs Audio team

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in multimedia equipment setup & recording (microphones, speakers, audio interfaces, DAWs)
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in audio/sound (music production, recording hobby or experience)
• Bonus: experience with Python, Linux/command line, databases/spreadsheets, motion/position capture systems

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please get in touch or share with your network. Let’s build the future of immersive audio together.