Technical Sound Designer

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII, and most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. This is a hybrid position based in our San Mateo Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays.

About the role

Sledgehammer Games is looking for a passionate and experienced game Technical Sound Designer to help create a fresh new AAA aural experience for our next project. You will be involved in technical implementation and sound design aspects of game audio content development alongside one of the most passionate and experienced audio teams in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Real-time audio-control scripting
• Audio asset implementation
• Collaborate with audio programmers and other sound designers to develop audio systems based on creative vision and gameplay needs
• Apply studio and departmental best practices for technical audio workflows and systems
• Interactive and linear sound effects design
• Inspire teamwork and collaboration inside and outside the Audio Dept.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in game audio development
• Shipped at least one major title
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Lua, Python or experience in visual scripting such as Blueprint
• Fluency in game audio implementation systems
• Understanding of PS5, XBOX Series X, and PC audio functionality, capabilities, and limitations
• Experience with major digital audio workstations
• Solid understanding of technical audio theory and audio engineering
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills

Qualifications

• Continuing Education Certificate, Professional or advanced degree in programming, audio engineering, or similar preferred
• Experience in C++ or C# (Bonus)
• Hands on experience with Lua, Python or other scripting languages (Bonus)
• FPS/Multi-player experience (Bonus)

Benefits

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
• Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job

Pay

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.47 - $56.35 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. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.