Hybrid Technical Sound Designer - AAA Game Audio

Activision; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Activision Blizzard's Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, CA seeks a Technical Sound Designer to shape a fresh AAA audio experience. The role blends in-studio and remote work days in a hybrid setup; not remote.

You will implement audio, collaborate with engineers, and drive technical audio systems for our next project. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in game audio, shipped titles, and proficiency in Lua/Python or Blueprint.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in game audio development.
• Shipped at least one major title.
• Familiarity with Lua, Python or Blueprint scripting.
• Fluency in game audio implementation systems.
• Understanding of PS5, Xbox Series X and PC audio capabilities.
• Experience with major digital audio workstations.
• Solid understanding of technical audio theory and engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Continuing Education Certificate or higher in programming/audio engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Real-time audio-control scripting.
• Audio asset implementation.
• Collaborate with audio programmers and other designers on audio systems.
• Apply studio best practices for technical audio workflows.
• Design interactive and linear sound effects.
• Foster teamwork inside and outside the Audio Dept.

Skills

Game audio

Major title

Lua

Python

Blueprint

DAW

Audio implementation

PS5/Xbox/PC audio

Communication

Organization

Education

Advanced degree in programming/audio engineering

Tools

Lua

Python

Job description

Activision Blizzard's Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, CA seeks a Technical Sound Designer to shape a fresh AAA audio experience. The role blends in-studio and remote work days in a hybrid setup; not remote.

You will implement audio, collaborate with engineers, and drive technical audio systems for our next project. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in game audio, shipped titles, and proficiency in Lua/Python or Blueprint.