Studio-Based Technical Sound Designer — Flexible Work

Activision Publishing Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellbeing programs and game discounts

Job summary

Activision Publishing Inc. in California is seeking a Technical Sound Designer to join Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo. You will help create a fresh AAA audio experience, handling real-time audio control scripting and asset implementation with an experienced audio team.

The role requires 3+ years in game audio, ability with Lua or Python, and familiarity with PS5/Xbox Series X/PC audio. Flexible studio support is offered along with a strong benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of game audio development experience.
• Shipped at least one major title.
• Familiarity with Lua or Python or in visual scripting.
• Fluency in game audio implementation systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Audio implementation

Lua scripting

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Continuing Education Certificate or advanced degree in programming or audio engineering

Tools

DAW proficiency

Job description

Activision Publishing Inc. in California is seeking a Technical Sound Designer to join Sledgehammer Games in San Mateo. You will help create a fresh AAA audio experience, handling real-time audio control scripting and asset implementation with an experienced audio team.

The role requires 3+ years in game audio, ability with Lua or Python, and familiarity with PS5/Xbox Series X/PC audio. Flexible studio support is offered along with a strong benefits program.