Technical Audio Designer

Job description

Join our downtown Montreal studio, where our passionate team is busy crafting fresh, innovative experiences for renowned Bandai Namco properties. If you’re ready to make an impact on the global gaming scene and thrive in a dynamic, close-knit environment, Reflector is the place for you!

YOUR IMPACT

Reporting to the Audio Director, you will act as a bridge between the audio direction and the technical integration in the engine.

You will design and maintain robust and high-performance audio systems, while supporting audio designers and programmers in the implementation and optimization of the audio pipeline.

You will act as an audio expert to stabilize and evolve our Wwise/Unreal pipeline.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Design, document and maintain audio pipelines in Wwise and Unreal (events, RTPCs, states, switch systems, profiling, streaming).
• Optimize audio performance (CPU, memory, latency) and stability.
• Create and maintain internal tools and workflows by promoting the productivity and creativity of the audio team.
• Ensure technical follow-up in Jira and Confluence (up-to-date documentation, accurate tickets, clear accountability).
• Work closely with the Audio Director to develop, maintain and document audio systems.
• Work closely with the playability and engine programmers for audio integration.
• Support audio designers on integration and performance issues.
• Coordinate technical requirements with the engineering design department.
• Participate in the implementation of advanced features (procedural audio, haptics, spatialization, dynamic system audio, etc.).
• Experiment and propose new technical approaches that enrich the sound narrative.
• Share technical best practices and contribute to the studio's audio culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in video game audio, including at least one AAA project.
• Experience in creating or maintaining complex audio pipelines.
• Familiarity with multichannel and immersive standards (5.1, 7.1, binaural, Atmos, haptics).
• Excellent mastery of Wwise and its integration with the Unreal 5 engine.
• Strong understanding of routing, buses, RTPCs, states, and memory/streaming optimizations.
• Working knowledge of scripting or procedural tools (Blueprints, Python, Lua, etc.).
• Experience with audio profiling and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Good understanding of version control (Perforce), Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to diagnose, document and clearly communicate technical issues.
• Rigour, autonomy and technical curiosity.
• Ability to translate artistic needs into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Seamless collaboration with creative and technical teams.
• Proactive and structured, solution-oriented attitude.

LIFE AT REFLECTOR

To make great games, you need to feel inspired throughout the entire development process.

Not only will you work in an environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, but you’ll also enjoy solid perks that contribute to your well-being.

• A hybrid model that combines flexibility and connection: Balance the demands of your daily life and in-person collaboration with a hybrid work model and flexible work schedules. Plus, make the most of the warmer months by extending your weekends with summer Fridays
• Key benefits: We pay 80% of your health, dental, and paramedical expenses and provide access to a robust telemedicine and employee assistance program (EAP). We also offer unlimited sick days, a monthly transportation allowance, and an RRSP matching program.
• Fun events: Connect with colleagues during our weekly 5 à 7s and game nights, themed parties throughout the year, team-building activities, and other casual get-togethers.
• Generous time off: Access a fully loaded vacation bank, personal days, and unlimited sick days from day one. You can also count on us to close up shop for the holidays and turn Easter, Quebec's National Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving into four-day long weekends!

If you’re passionate about video games, ready to bring the next chapter of a successful IP to life, and are ready to join a tightknit, results-driven team, apply today!