Principal Audio Programmer

12 Months ago • 7 Years + • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead audio technology development projects for PlayStation Studios. Requires 7+ years C++ experience, in-depth DSP knowledge, and game audio middleware expertise.
Must have:
  • 7+ years C++
  • In-depth DSP
  • Game Audio Middleware
  • Audio Plugin Development
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine
  • External Audio Tech
  • Workflow Development
  • Technical Support
Perks:
  • Global Leader
  • Inclusive Environment

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.

Hybrid - London, UK

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Lead audio technology development projects within PlayStation Studios and provide end-to-end audio solutions to game teams and platform stakeholders. Drive best practices, own quality, and deliver larger-scale cutting-edge audio technology features. Liaise with multiple external departments to foster relationships and drive external audio technologies.

Typical projects are;      

  • Scheduling, overseeing and directly building tech features used on multiple game titles simultaneously.
  • High-level collaboration with other game production departments and platform teams
  • Developing workflows to be used by external departments such as sound and music
  • Working with management to improve department functionality

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall delivery of audio technology for departments, studios and platforms.
  • Technical support for more junior team members.
  • Future development of audio systems to be used on multiple projects.
  • Driving external audio technology development.

We’d love to hear from you if have:

  • At least 7 years of C++ experience
  • In-depth DSP knowledge and experience
  • Game audio middleware experience (Wwise, FMod etc) is a plus 
  • Audio plugin development experience
  • Unreal Engine experience a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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