Samsung – the world’s number one TV and smartphone manufacturer – is committed to deliver the best possible sound to our customers in new and exciting ways. To that end, we have built a world-class audio lab in Valencia, California, where the world’s leading audio engineers and researchers design groundbreaking technologies and products. If you are an engineer or scientist with a love for music and movies we want to hear from you.

Desire an individual passionate about music and audio and possessing loudspeaker system design knowledge and experience. Must be a team player and be capable of balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment. Knowledge of loudspeaker systems design, audio measurements, transducer design and signal processing are a must.

• Loudspeaker systems development in one or more of the following areas:
• Sound Bars and subwoofers
• TV audio systems
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers
• Phone [mobile] audio systems
• Tablet and Laptop audio systems
• Up-front simulation and system design to meet target performance, cost, size and industrial design limitations. Will specify transducer parameters, enclosure type/tuning, as well as amplifier and DSP requirements
• Constructing loudspeaker system prototypes and samples
• Performing acoustic measurements and interpreting results for transducers, passive and active loudspeaker systems, soundbars and subwoofers
• Design and implement active crossover networks and filter methodologies in powered subwoofers and multiway loudspeaker systems
• Perform linear and non-linear acoustic measurements on transducers and systems
• Analyze, disassemble and reassemble competitive products
• Preparing documentation, reports, and presentations

• Working with research and product development teams in the US and Korea

• BSEE/MSEE preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 5+ years audio related product development experience
• Experience with an acoustic measurement system (i.e.: Smaart, CLIO, SoundCheck…)
• Experience with acoustic measurements, loudspeakers and room correction
• Strong documentation skills. Must be able to analyze test results and report to management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create clear documentation
• An attention to detail. Always thinking: “How can I make this better?”
• COMSOL experience is a plus
• A musician and/or passionate about music and movies would be a plus

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$142,600—$196,000 USD

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

As leader of audio innovation, Dolby explores new ways of delivering immersive audio experiences. As part of this work, we are evaluating and testing innovative ideas in the context of virtual and augmented reality audio (6 degrees of freedom). It will be your responsibility to help us develop and evaluate new ideas for virtual reality, including latest video and audio rendering technologies.

• Studying and evaluating state-of-the-art Virtual Reality audio rendering tools.
• Acting as a critical tester and listener.
• Guiding internal and external testers during test execution.
• Writing comprehensive documentation.

• Good understanding of VR-/AR-technologies.
• Experience with VR and gaming is of advantage.
• Linux/Windows command line basics.
• Very good spoken and written English, with document writing skills.
• Open-minded and can-do attitude with attenton to details.

• Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Audiovisual or Electric Engineering, Design, Mathematics, Physics or similar.
• Available to full time or work part-time for the duration of the internship.

The Sound Designer (NOC 52113) will be responsible for creating engaging and detailed sound design for various elements of the game, including sound design for levels, weapons, A.I., U.I., cinematics, animations, marketing and other gameplay events. This position will be part of the audio team. This incumbent will possess background in sound design for the video games industry, exceptional communication skills in written, visual and verbal forms, and excellent knowledge of the video game industry. Strong ability to take constructive criticism while selling your ideas is critical. Giving direction will be as important as taking it and you must be able to drive implementation of your ideas. We need a team player who values the best ideas regardless of where they come from to create a clear picture of how they fit in the larger vision of the game. An ideal candidate will also be able to provide examples of their design work and communication skills.

Permanent and full time (40 hours per week).

English.

250 York Street, Suite 100, London, Ontario N6A 6K2 Canada.

• Create engaging and detailed sound design for various elements of the game. This includes sound design for levels, weapons, A.I., U.I, cinematics, animations, marketing, and other gameplay events. Must be comfortable creating sound design under the direction of Senior Sound Designers and Audio Director.
• Implement sound design and other audio into the game engine. Ability to work with audio engine tools to achieve the desired audio outcome in game.
• Record Foley and gather field recordings for use in the video games.
• Record, design, and edit voices and voice overs for use in the video games.
• Find and fix audio related bugs.
• Maintain a familiarity with basic lua scripting as it pertains to game audio.
• Maintain an appropriate game audio mix at all times, on all platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox X, Switch).
• Maintain an audio program skill set with regards to current industry standards (Pro Tools, Reaper, plugins, etc.).
• Mentor other Sound Designers and be a self-starter.
• Continually improve the game audio engine, and work with audio programmer on new features and fixes.
• Possess an intermediate knowledge of audio recording and editing techniques.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum bachelor's degree in recording engineering, audiovisual technology or a related field.
• Minimum one year of recent and relevant work experience as a sound designer or similar role in the video game industry.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully creating engaging and detailed sound design for various elements of the game.
• Knowledge of audio recording and editing techniques.
• Experience in creating sound design with audio programs, such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Plugins, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team work skills.
• Proven ability to document and communicate design ideas.
• Excellent knowledge of the video game industry.
• Be a driven individual who has a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
• Passion for world-class audio.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent sound design skills and above average ability to create sound design for a state of the art next-generation game engine.

The wage range for theSound Designerposition is between CAD $60,000 and CAD $80,000 per year, based on work experience and qualifications.

Digital Extremes provides a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• Extended healthcare.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Discretionary profit sharing bonus, based on meeting the company's financial targets and individual performance.
• RRSP matching plan.

Pole Position is possibly looking at growing our team with two more mid-level sound designers who have game implementation skills. Preferably in European timezones and we encourage a diversified work environment.

Pole Position is an audio outsourcing company with sound designers, audio programmers and composers on the team. Read more about us at](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7186107827684261889/) www.pole.se and email max@pole.se if interested!