Senior Gameplay Audio Engineer
Senior Gameplay Audio Engineer
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Who We Are
2K Games is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of worldclass games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.
Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
We are seeking an experienced Senior Audio Software Engineer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to lead the effort to push the boundaries of cuttingedge Audio. You will work collaboratively with Design Animation Audio and Art to build new systems from the ground up starting with prototyping and carrying them all the way to a polished state.
What Youll Do
Lead the technical design of audio technologies for current and future projects.
Optimize the export and build pipeline for audio content.
Develop tools and champion processes to streamline the work needed to author the audio environment.
Design and implement code that facilitates the interaction between our game engine and Audiokinetics Wwise audio middleware.
Collaborate with audio designers to identify bottlenecks and ways to improve their pipeline.
Optimize audio game subsystems by taking full advantage of target hardware and architecture.
Create and maintain easily digestible documentation by engineers and designers.
Keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
Participate in the development of lowlevel systems like streaming generic serialization entity system and more
What Will Make You A Great Fit
7 years of programming experience on commercial software projects.
Experience developing for AAA games
Shipped one or more AAA game titles
Experience with multithreaded programming.
Experience developing for multiplatform software projects including game consoles.
Expertise in C/C
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 development
Experience with Audiokinetics Wwise tools and libraries
Strong 3D math skills and audio/DSP concepts
Ability to research analyze and optimize code to meet performance requirements
Ability to learn and master new technologies and code
Beneficial Qualifications
Passionate about playing and/or watching sports
Passion for video games (not just ours)
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use 2K accounts.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $105100 and $168000 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
