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WE ARE AUDIO PIONEERS

We are an innovative, young-at-heart and established company with flat hierarchies and a passionate, versatile team. Although we have been in the business for over 20 years, we still enjoy working in our special niches, where we are one of the “hidden champions” worldwide. We produce high quality music, sound effects and audio software for the international market. Our work, our products and our content can be heard in thousands of well-known media productions such as DUNE, GAME OF THRONES, FORTNITE, RINGS OF POWER, AVENGERS, and many more.

We are specialists in interactive, immersive, and adaptive sound, and develop entirely new types of software applications in this field: whether as web apps, as audio plug-ins, as virtual musical instruments or as AI and machine-learning supported tools.

We work in a very exciting and fun environment, with clients from all over the world and a unique creative team spread all over Europe. We are especially proud of the fact that all these multi-layered products and services are completely being tackled by our team. From concept to implementation and production, the creation and maintenance of our websites, to marketing and worldwide distribution. We are an independent company and have been successful for over 20 years, with a steady expansion of our company and product portfolio, our team and our reach.

For our labels Smartsound Cloud, BOOM Library and Sonuscore, we are now in need of support and are therefore immediately hiring for a position as:

Backend Web Developer / Full Stack Web Developer (m/f/d)

We are looking for an experienced Backend / Full Stack Web Developer (m/f/d) with focus on PHP- and WordPress-programming, to work with our team to maintain and improve our current websites and further develop our unique platform for adaptive music (Smartsound Cloud). The focus at Smartsound Cloud is on developing new features, improving the API, updating the timeline, building a structure for individual user management per customer, linking with other web platforms, etc.

THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• You maintain and update our online apps and the backends of our websites.
• You develop new features and plugins that simplify the internal administration of our websites (e.g. connection to payment systems, expansion of our ERP system, data analysis tools, etc.).
• You are fully part of our new Smartsound Cloud platform and can experience and shape the development process there: new functionalities, new platform connections, improvement of current features, etc.

The more of these points you bring, the better (even partially):

• Experience in WordPress
• Experience in PHP: Yii, Codeigniter
• Experience in Javascript: Angular, Vue, Nuxt
• Experience in Servermanagement: Bash, Apache, Nginx, Cron, Tmux, Plesk
• Database experience: MySQL
• Experience in Tools: .NET Framework, Node JS, Playwright, Elasticsearch
• You ensure smooth and successful collaboration between customers and team
• You are motivated, communicative, a team player, efficient, and write clean code

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Motivation & fun: unique, internationally renowned projects and websites.
• Team spirit: large, friendly creative network between the ages of 20-50 (focus on early / mid 30s).
• Freedom & Commitment: We love self-initiative, transparency, new ideas and work nearly without hierarchies
• Professionalism & security: A huge range of interesting tasks at a high professional level. Positive teamwork atmosphere and family-friendly company structures. We do not crunch!
• Diversity: We are several companies – the range of services, products, ideas, and projects is very diverse and unique in this constellation in the field of international media production.
• Flexibility: Customizable working environment (home office, remote or at our headquarters in Mainz, our office in Berlin).

Job description

Your Mission

High Moon Studios is looking for an Audio Design Intern to work alongside our team this summer. You will get to experience multiple aspects of game audio development through both a single-player and multi-player lens.

All internships will be conducted in-person at High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, CA.
Managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office Monday-Friday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns).

What you Bring to the Table

• Strong knowledge of ambient audio asset implementation
• Knowledge of audio zoning – mapping out audio characteristics for distinctive spaces
• Experience with audio debugging and troubleshooting

Requirements

• Must be pursuing an associate, bachelor, or master degree and graduating May 2024 – June 2026 – Available to participate in a 10-week internship June 30 – Sept 5 – Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US – Candidates must apply with a resume and audio design sample reel – Experience with DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations) such as Reaper, Pro Tools, etc.
• Knowledge of audio implementation for game engines like Unreal or Unity
• Proficiency with audio middleware such as FMOD or Wwise is a plus

Key Attributes

• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively

Your Platform

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2024 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events.

All internships will be conducted in-person.
Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 – $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Job description

We’re seeking an individual who can help us continue to break boundaries, lead by example, and deliver on our promise to players.

As Technical Sound Designer you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining audio pipelines for the product.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain audio tools, scripts and pipelines to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Design and implement high-quality sound effects, ambiences, and interactive audio elements.
• Collaborate with programmers to troubleshoot and resolve audio-related technical issues.
• Work closely with game designers, developers, and other audio team members to integrate sound assets into interactive environments.
• Ensure the highest level of audio quality while maintaining performance efficiency across multiple platforms.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and techniques in sound design and interactive audio.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge of Wwise and Unreal Engine and their pipelines.
• Experience in working through multiple dev cycles and shipping titles.
• Experience in blending creative sound design skills with technical expertise in audio integration within game engines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Salary range Starting from 40,000 SEK per month, rising to 60,000 with experience, plus bi-annual bonus, and perks.

Job description

Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre-defining titles.

Why join Lightspeed LA?

For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games.

• We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress.
• We don’t attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise.
• We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person.

This is a safe place to fail, and we don’t view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together. We face Challenges Together. We succeed together.

What the Role Entails

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate, creative and technical Senior Sound Designer to join our in-house audio team and help create world-class audio on a new and exciting open-world AAA game. We are seeking someone who will bring passion to the role, collaborating with sound and other disciplinary teams, creating sonically rich, high-quality AAA audio. Your primary focus will be on sound design, sound systems and implementation. Below is an outline of responsibilities and some of the qualities we look for in the ideal teammate.

Responsibilities

• Design, edit, mix, master and implement immersive, next-gen audio content and systems to engage players and enrich game narrative with the goal to raise the bar in game audio.
• Create and edit new sound effects and record real-world sounds using various recording techniques, professional audio editing tools, plug-ins, hardware and props both in the field and in the studio.
• Implement and author interactive, real-time sound using middleware, scripting tools and/or in-engine to bring soundscapes to life.
• Collaborate with audio engineers, other sound designers and departments to design and document audio systems, own and deliver on audio features.
• Sound design and mix cinematic audio content to blend seamlessly with gameplay audio.

Who We Look For Preferred Qualifications

• Understand emotion and tension in storytelling, and be able to design immersive, narrative-driven audio.
• 5+ years of professional experience in AAA game audio with a minimum of one AAA title shipped as Senior Sound Designer or equivalent.
• Proficiency in at least one DAW (preferably Nuendo or Reaper, with ProTools as a secondary option)
• Imaginative and creative use of audio production tools, foley performance and capture, props, and recording techniques to create high quality original content.
• Expertise in interactive audio, sound design, recording and post production techniques.
• Understanding of, and experience in creating and authoring real-time, parameter-controlled sounds such as vehicle engines, weather systems, ambiences.
• Proven experience with the Wwise middleware tool (or proficiency in similar middleware).
• A grasp of logic and simple scripting methods for interactive audio implementation within a game engine.
• Experience working with other departments and understanding their workflow.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working on environmental audio, sound propagation and 3D audio
• Familiarity and experience with the Unreal Engine.
• Experience with music editing and implementation of interactive music.
• Experience with dialogue/VO editing, mastering, implementation and localization.

If the above sounds like you, or if you’d like to know more about the role, we’d love to hear from you to see if we might be a good fit for each other! Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Why Join Us?
Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.

• Free daily lunch
• Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks
• 401k with employer match
• Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
• Financial wellness sessions
• Flexible spending account
• Team building and company outings
• Parental leave for new parents
• Company paid health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness training
• Travel insurance
• Preventive care

If the above sounds like you, or if you’d like to know more about the role, we’d love to hear from you to see if we might be a good fit for each other! Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $89,640.0 to $186,840.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.