Job description

The Wearables Audio Technology Team (WATT) is looking for an experienced Audio Architect to drive audio development for the next generation of Meta devices. The Audio Architect will lead through domain experts, influencing within WATT and cross-functionally to ensure the products’ audio performance is greater than the sum of its subsystems without direct ownership of any subsystem. We are looking for a meaningful depth in all aspects of audio system development for consumer electronics; from early proof-of-concept technologies, feature trade-offs at device level, product development and testing challenges, through to production readiness. Our work demands a data-driven development process, combining objective measurements with perceptual audio evaluation to guide trade-offs with a focus on customer experience. The Audio Architect will communicate effectively at all levels, both representing and challenging WATT and cross-functional teams while relating customer experience with quantitative and qualitative data, taking a hard stance on audio experience and build quality for Meta products. The Audio Architect will drive better engineering, engaging domain expertise at appropriate times, optimizing the audio teams’ meeting load.

Audio Architect Responsibilities

• First stop for audio HW alignment and decisions, including relevant audio partners as required
• Drive audio needs across all levels, connecting WATT and cross-functional partners
• Own product level trade off decisions in collaboration with system/audio PM
• Assist development team with audio system context and technical challenges
• Balance diving into details with engaging domain expertise
• Own acoustic & audio system level hardware decision-making process during development
• Alignment and balance of capture, render, and thermal requirements with existing and SOTA audio algorithms.
• Ensure seamless co-development of audio sub-systems
• Collaborate closely with NTI, pulling technology advances to specific product intercept
• Ensure all audio HW targets are relevant, developed, consolidated, and validated
• Understand and communicate cost / risk / quality vs. customer benefit of device KPIs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Acoustics, Physics, EE, ME, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience focused around system design, influencing cross-functional teams and leadership for the improvement of the system
• Proven track record of partnering effectively to guide complex engineering challenges
• Proven track record of taking projects from concept to production in a lead / architect role
• Experience in transducer design (speakers, microphone, MEM’s, etc) and acoustic test development (lab, factory)
• Experience with microphone array development, trade-offs between HW performance and algorithm performance
• Demonstrated experience driving project decision making, influencing behaviors of project teams, and resolve conflicts
• Proven understanding of audio architecture, design, optimization, testing, FACA
• Knowledge of acoustic system development, utilizing tools such as: – Acoustic Simulation LEM/BEM/FEM (acoustic, magnetic, multiphysics) – MATLAB (design, testing, algorithm prototyping, etc) – Max MSP (algorithm and audio chain prototyping, demo’s) – 3D modeling (Nx, SolidWorks, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience focused around audio system design in consumer electronics
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in a lead / architect capacity, with high quality examples of existing products
• Master’s or PhD in Acoustics or Physics
• Experience with algorithm and audio chain prototyping
• Previous experience with people management, but a desire to be/return to highly technical contributions

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Job description

Serato is one of the world leaders in audio software for professional DJs and musicians. World renowned artists such as Fatboy Slim, DJ Snake, Major Lazer and Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys) love our products and perform with them on a regular basis.

Over our 25 year history, we have consistently innovated and pushed the boundaries of technology in the music industry and as a result, are a world leader in DJ and Music Production software.

Based in central Auckland, we are looking for a Senior Research Engineer who will be working on new audio technology that challenges the current state of the art. Ideally, this will leverage your skills in both machine learning and audio digital signal processing to work on new problems and solutions in the field.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• 5+ years experience as a developer and relevant tertiary qualifications including optionally research led PhD in Physics, Computer Science or related discipline
• C++, MATLAB, Python and/or other relevant research focused languages
• Significant experience in Machine Learning
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to research complex new topics, devise prototypes and propose technical designs
• Understanding of troubleshooting techniques across a broad range of problems/domains
• Good design and analysis skills
• Coding optimization techniques

It would be great if you also have one or more of these:

• Solid theoretical background in digital signal processing principals and implementation of audio algorithms, time and frequency based audio processing algorithms
• Good understanding of basic acoustic and audio principals
• Experience in signal processing techniques such as digital filter design (IIR, FIIR), adaptive filtering
• Experience in the development of time, filter, modulation and pitch-based software effects development
• Experience in the development of software synthesisers
• Knowledge in relevant tooling and infrastructure including build systems, version control, automation frameworks, static analysis tools, crash tools

At Serato our culture is highly prized and so finding someone who will integrate well with the team and company, sharing our values of having fun whilst working hard and continually improving, is more important than ticking all the boxes. If you’re experienced, love software and music and want to work in a high performing team at a company with a great culture this could be the role for you.

Given the current world situation, for truly exceptional candidates, we will consider candidates who would initially be remote but with a commitment to relocating to New Zealand when the opportunity opens up.

Job description

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

What We Do

We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.

What You’ll Do

As an audio lead/manager, you will manage and develop members of the audio team, while also contributing to creative and technical audio efforts at Epic.  This position will be a 50% balance between management and contributing content/work to the audio team, but that balance may shift as the team grows. 

In this role, you will

• Manage, mentor and grow the careers of the Epic Audio team
• Help contribute to career growth and educational development of the entire Epic audio community
• Contribute as part of the audio creative leadership team
• Help create and implement audio assets alongside the audio team

What we’re looking for

• Experience as part of a game development team as audio lead and/or manager
• A high-level understanding of the game development process across disciplines
• A portfolio of successfully shipped games as an audio lead. Proven ability to set visionary goals within the audio field
• Broad experience in all areas of game audio production, including audio content, technical audio, VO, music and audio production pipelines
• Experience shipping games with Unreal, Unity, or similar proprietary game editor on multiple platforms.
• 5+ years experience working as an interactive audio designer/developer
• 3+ years people/team management experience as an Audio Lead or Manager at a game development company
• Creating a multi-discipline collaborative experience, both creative and technical
• A growth mindset and eagerness to mentor and develop talent; team empathy and desire to foster an inclusive environment
• Cross-discipline collaborative experience, in both creative and technical areas
• People management and performance management skills

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA). Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Washington Base Pay Range

$165,686—$221,007 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Job description

Founded in 2012, Incuvo is a studio of over 70 individuals working from Poland, Katowice. We have established our position worldwide in the VR games area, developing such titles like Layers of Fear VR, Blair Witch VR and Green Hell VR. With over 10 years of experience in making games and being engaged in the VR technology since 2019, Incuvo is aiming to expand the genre even further and become one of the key developers of the growing VR market worldwide. We want to combine our expertise with the creativity and skills of ambitious professionals to work on the new generation of VR titles. 

The majority stakeholder of the studio is PCF Group S.A. (People Can Fly), a global independent AAA games developer and a Warsaw Stock Exchange public company. Founded in 2002, People Can Fly made its mark on the action-shooter genre, developing titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and its most recent game, Outriders. PCF is one of the leading Unreal Engine studios in the industry and operates in Poland, UK, US and Canada.

Job Description

• Create sound effects using custom recordings and library material to generate original audio. Design, create, edit, convert, implement and manage large volumes of audio content
• Knowledge of recording techniques, foley sound creation and on location recording. Ability of performing field recording and foley if needed
• Responsibility for several audio sub disciplines (e.g. Environmental audio, physics audio etc.) Creative autonomy around these areas shall be given to candidate
• Responsibility for audio output of studio, acting as an audio resource for all media that need sound work
• Production of linear audio for cinematics and promotional material
• Audio play-testing (on target platforms) and audio quality assurance. Identifying, prioritizing, reporting and resolving audio bugs/issues

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of  games industry experience
• Experience using Unity audio implementation solutions.
• Technical expertise using Wwise.
• Advanced sound design skills with a proven track record
• Fluency in working with DAWs
• Creativity and inventive with the use source material
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Meeting production deadlines and schedules.
• Working effectively and using experience and knowledge to improve interactions between audio and other disciplines
• VR experience – nice to have
• Code implementation skills

Additional Information

• A competitive salary and stable employment
• Private health care
• Multisport card
• English language lessons
• Well located office in Katowice
• Flexible working hours
• Influence on project realization
• Experience gathered while working with world leaders of the industry
• Training and integration events
• Work with the use of the latest VR technology
• An informal atmosphere, no dress code, no unwanted formalitie