Senior Audio Programmer - 12 month contract

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Media Molecule seeks a Senior Audio Programmer for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams (Game Technology, Design, Audio) to integrate audio systems and hooks into game features, using Wwise; implementing data-driven systems connecting Wwise to technical features; and identifying/implementing workflow improvements. The ideal candidate has experience implementing audio systems (ideally with Wwise) in AAA games, excellent C++ skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role is based in Guildford, UK.
Must have:
  • Wwise integration experience
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • AAA game experience
  • Strong communication skills

Job Details

Senior Audio Programmer – 12 Month Contract

We are Media Molecule, a multi-award winning game developer and part of the wider PlayStation Studios group. We have a history of creating outstanding games such as LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway and most recently, the BAFTA Award winning Dreams. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure, defining and executing the vision for our next project and settling into our gorgeous, newly refurbished studio in central Guildford. We are now searching for an experienced Senior Audio Programmer to join our Game Technology team on a 12 month contract basis.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Game Technology, Design and Audio teams to integrate audio hooks and systems into game features.
  • Collaborate with audio designers to implement data-driven systems that connect Wwise functionality to audio technical features.
  • Identify, propose and implement workflow changes that streamline audio integration.

Requirements

  • Previous experience implementing audio systems and hooks (ideally for Wwise) across a wide range of features in (ideally AAA) commercially-released game(s).
  • Excellent C and C++ skills, with ability to write readable and maintainable code.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive, pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Enthusiasm and understanding of sound and music as aesthetic artforms.

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About The Company

Media Molecule is a video game development studio based in Guildford in the UK, and a proud member of the PlayStation Studios. We are the creators of the multi-award winning games LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet 2, Tearaway, Tearaway Unfolded and we're currently building the next generation of Play, Create and Share for PlayStation: Dreams.

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