Remote Senior Audio Programmer (C++/Wwise/FMOD)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Remote-first culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Audio Programmer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our audio systems across game projects. This remote-first role collaborates with sound designers, composers, and engineers to deliver immersive, real-time audio in Unreal Engine or Unity.

You will advance DSP-driven features, integrate Wwise or FMOD, and write clean, well-documented code, while staying abreast of the latest audio tech and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in game audio programming and a strong portfolio of audio systems.
• Strong C++ programming skills demonstrated in shipped projects.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity and game engine development.
• Proficiency with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
• Knowledge of DSP concepts and real-time audio implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust audio systems using C++ and game engines.
• Integrate audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
• Develop tools and plugins to support audio designers and engineers.
• Optimize audio performance and memory usage to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with sound designers to implement dynamic audio features and spatial audio.
• Troubleshoot and debug audio issues across platforms.
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Stay current with advancements in audio tech and game development practices.

Skills

C++ programming

DSP concepts

Game engines

Audio middleware

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Wwise

FMOD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Audio Programmer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our audio systems across game projects. This remote-first role collaborates with sound designers, composers, and engineers to deliver immersive, real-time audio in Unreal Engine or Unity.

You will advance DSP-driven features, integrate Wwise or FMOD, and write clean, well-documented code, while staying abreast of the latest audio tech and tools.