Senior Technical Sound Designer

Responsibilities

• Work directly with 343 audio team, designers and programmers to implement, test, and iterate on new audio features and technology
• Manage Wwise project assets and systems
• Implement audio systems into blueprints for audio features
• Help maintain quality audio experiences by providing technical input and expertise
• Help support the 343 team with technical needs and audio implementation requests

• Embody our Culture & Values

Qualifications

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  Bachelor's Degree OR Trade School Diploma in Sound Design, Interactive Design and Development, Communications Design, Human Computer Interaction, Multimedia Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience in audio or sound design
  
  o OR equivalent experience.

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• Experience with Audio Kinetic’s Wwise (middleware)
• Experience working with Unreal Engine (tools)
• Experience investigating issues and finding answers independently
• Leadership experience and collaborative team player who values contributing to others success

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