Real-Time Game Audio Designer

SLEDGEHAMMER GAMES, INC.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Relocation support if needed

Job summary

Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, CA seeks a Technical Sound Designer to create and implement real-time audio systems for cutting-edge titles. You will work closely with audio programmers and other sound designers to translate creative vision into playable audio features, blending interactive and linear sound design with industry-best practices.

Requirements include 3+ years in game audio, proficiency with Lua/Python or Blueprint, and strong knowledge of DAWs and audio engineering concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in game audio development.
• Shipped at least one major title.
• Fluency with audio implementation systems.
• Familiarity with Lua, Python or Blueprint scripting.
• Understanding PS5/Xbox Series X/PC audio capabilities.
• Experience with major DAWs.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in programming or audio engineering.

Responsibilities

• Real-time audio-control scripting.
• Audio asset implementation.
• Collaborate with audio programmers and sound designers to develop audio systems based on gameplay needs.
• Apply best practices for technical audio workflows and systems.
• Interactive and linear sound effects design.
• Inspire teamwork within and outside the Audio Dept.

Skills

Lua

Python

Blueprint

Audio scripting

Audio implementation

Game audio

C++

C#

Communication

Organization

Education

Advanced degree in programming or audio engineering

Tools

DAWs

Job description

Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo, CA seeks a Technical Sound Designer to create and implement real-time audio systems for cutting-edge titles. You will work closely with audio programmers and other sound designers to translate creative vision into playable audio features, blending interactive and linear sound design with industry-best practices.

Requirements include 3+ years in game audio, proficiency with Lua/Python or Blueprint, and strong knowledge of DAWs and audio engineering concepts.