Lead Audio Programmer
Job Summary
Job Description
- 5+ years programming experience
- C++ expertise
- Wwise knowledge
- Audio technology expertise
- Strong architecture skills
- Excellent communication
- Medical, dental, vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Sony product discounts
- Bonus package
5 skills required
Job Details
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Join the award-winning team that created God of War
Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Lead Audio Programmer for the development of a new unannounced title!
As an audio tech lead, you’re an experienced programmer used to tackling complex problems. You’re familiar with the game audio domain, and you collaborate well with sound designers to make their work sing!
Responsibilities
- Own the overall vision of the audio tech team
- Implement runtime audio systems and features as well as related workflows
- Collaborate with sound designers in their use of these features and workflows
- Identify areas for improvement, establish requirements, design and implement solutions
- Troubleshoot issues, solve them, and implement robust, high-quality solutions
- Write clear, maintainable, reliable, and efficient code
- Profile and optimize code to remove bottlenecks
- Test and document code
Requirements
- S. degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of professional programming experience
- Understand audio-specific terminology and technology
- Expertise in C++
- Working knowledge of Wwise
- Strong generalist with solid code architecture skills
- Excellent debugging skills
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Able and motivated to work with other team members
- Commitment to code quality, documentation, and testing procedures
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Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$186,700 — $280,100 USD
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