Senior Audio Designer

Job Description

AUDIO

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 a member of the Epic Audio Team focusing on Fortnite Battle Royale, you will use your technical and creative skills to their fullest, helping define the future of interactive audio technology.

In this role, you will
• Help to raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies
• Engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences
• Push the development of audio features and integration for future Unreal audio engine development

What we're looking for
• Extensive audio programming and DAW skills and knowledge
• Strong self-management and organization skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with Unreal or Unity editors, including scripting, level editor, animation and linear editors
• Experience with audio middleware and implementing audio assets into game build
• Mixing and mastering multitrack audio
• Able to collaborate with diverse teams and disciplines to create effective audio
• Ability to design and implement audio scripting to achieve desired in-game audio features and dynamic playback
• Troubleshooting audio issues, optimization to meet memory budget and performance requirements across multiple platforms
• Must have shipped at least two AAA titles and have 3 years as part of an audio team
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the video game development process

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

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4n6my-18-116-38-243-42 in your application.