Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer to own the AV environment end-to-end across live event stages, motion capture facilities, and conference spaces. You will triage faults daily and manage installs with external contractors to professional standards.

Applicants should have a strong background in live events or broadcast, with FOH mixing, AV over IP, and livestream workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven high level background in Live events, Broadcast or Touring production e.g. festivals, concerts, theatre, or outside broadcast.
• Strong audio engineering foundation – FOH mixing, multi-mic setups, signal flow, and live sound at scale.
• Hands-on experience with Dolby Atmos, large-format projection, broadcast cameras, AV over IP, and conferencing infrastructure.
• Experience managing and coordinating AV vendors and technical contractors.
• Solid networking and diagnostic skills to isolate and triage AV-related infrastructure issues.
• Familiar with livestreaming workflows, video codecs, and mixed audio for network presentations.
• Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve or similar and QSYS (desirable).
• Ability to balance needs of multiple teams and stakeholders for a coordinated approach.
• IT literate – AV stack awareness.
• Calm and decisive under pressure from high-stakes live productions.

Responsibilities

• Own the AV environment end-to-end across all spaces, including live event stages, motion capture facilities, multi-set production environments, immersive audio and mix rooms, briefing suites, and conferencing spaces.
• Perform daily operational checks across all AV spaces and triage faults quickly; resolve in-house or escalate as needed.
• Act as primary point of contact for AV vendors and contractors – briefing, managing, and overseeing installs and upgrades to a professional standard.
• Manage complex audio and video systems across multiple spaces, including multi-mic setups, front of house mixing, live sound, and signal flow integrity.
• Ensure broadcast-quality camera and studio setups across production sets remain operational, supporting livestreaming and mixed audio workflows.
• Contribute to and lead on the long-term AV strategy for the site.
• Document systems, processes, and technical specifications.

Skills

Live events

Broadcast

FOH mixing

Multi-mic setups

Signal flow

Live sound

Dolby Atmos

AV over IP

Conferencing infrastructure

Vendor management

Networking diagnostics

Livestreaming workflows

DaVinci Resolve

QSYS

IT literacy

Calm under pressure

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

QSYS

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make video game history.

Cloud Imperium Games is looking for a Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer to take full ownership of our audio-visual environment across our Manchester studio – one of the most technically ambitious and varied AV setups in the games industry.

What does our Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer do?

• Own the AV environment end-to-end across all spaces, including live event stages, motion capture facilities, multi-set production environments, immersive audio and mix rooms, briefing suites, and conferencing spaces
• Perform daily operational checks across all AV-equipped spaces and triage faults quickly – resolving in-house where possible, escalating to the relevant department
• Act as primary point of contact for all AV vendors and specialist contractors – briefing, managing, and overseeing installs, upgrades, and new system builds to a professional standard
• Manage complex audio and video systems across multiple spaces, including multi-mic setups, front of house mixing, live sound, and signal flow integrity
• Ensure broadcast-quality camera and studio setups across multiple production sets remain operational, supporting livestreaming, video encoding, and mixed audio workflows
• Contribute to and lead on the long-term AV strategy for the site
• Document systems, processes, and technical specifications

What does a good Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer look like to us?

A genuine passion for professional AV is a must, and we'd also like it if you:

• Proven high level background in either: Live events, Broadcast or Touring production e.g. festivals, concerts, theatre, or outside broadcast
• Have a strong audio engineering foundation – such as; FOH mixing, multi-mic setups, signal flow, and live sound at scale
• Have hands‑on experience with Dolby Atmos, large-format projection, broadcast cameras, AV over IP, and conferencing infrastructure
• Have experience managing and coordinating AV vendors and technical contractors
• Carry solid networking and diagnostic skills to isolate and triage AV‑related infrastructure issues
• Are familiar with livestreaming workflows, video codecs, and mixed audio for network presentations
• Have working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve or similar and QSYS (desirable)
• Ability to balance the needs of multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and coherent approach
• Are IT literate – you understand that IT is part of the AV stack and work accordingly
• Are calm and decisive under pressure – you've previously run high‑stakes live productions

We are always keen to hear from passionate AV professionals, so join the 'verse and become our latest Star Citizen!

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.