Audio Test Analyst - 12+ Months

Sony Playstation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global gaming company based in Liverpool is seeking an Audio Analyst for a temporary engagement of at least 12 months. The role involves analyzing game audio content, executing QA tests, and communicating with audio development teams. Ideal candidates should possess an understanding of audio terminology, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Benefits include competitive holidays, flexitime working, and access to an onsite gym.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexitime working

Free car parking facilities

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• Understanding of audio terminology, within and outside games.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Detect and report defects in game audio content.
• Execute PlayStation Studios QA test processes.
• Monitor defect tracking databases and report on statuses.
• Communicate directly with audio development teams.

Skills

Understanding of audio terminology

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Solution-oriented thinking

Ability to accept feedback

Knowledge of testing methodologies

Autonomous working

Interest in audio technology

Tools

Wwise

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Please note: We do require someone to be onsite in our Liverpool office 5 days per week, with flexibility.

Role overview:

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX (Yoh Services). The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary and will be a minimum of 12 months.

We are looking for an Audio Analyst who will be responsible for the analysis of game audio content and test execution throughout the PlayStation Studios Audio QA test process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Defect detection, diagnosis and reporting
• Understanding and Executing PlayStation Studios QA test processes.
• Monitoring and updating of defect tracking database.
• Reporting on testing status or progress.
• Direct communication with audio development teams to understand audio design intent.
• Use of game engine based and audio middleware debug tools such as Wwise to diagnose and profile audio issues.
• Creation and execution of test cases.
• On-site testing if applicable.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates title risk.
• Adheres to PlayStation Studios QA standards of performance.

What we are looking for:

• Has an understanding of audio terminology, inside and outside of the context of the games industry.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Works well within a team.
• Open to, and willing to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate thought process behind solutions (i.e. the “why” and “how”; not just the “what”).
• Able to take feedback on board and action it.
• Awareness of testing methodologies.
• Highlights risk and proposes potential solutions.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Makes pertinent suggestions without prompting.
• Doesn’t let fear of failure prevent innovation.
• Has an interest in the advances and applications of audio technology.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per year
• Flexitime working (where approved)
• Free car parking facilities
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.