Technical Sound Designer

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Technical Sound Designer

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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 combinecutting-edge technology withcreativevision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.

We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in San Mateo, California. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States, Toronto, U.K. and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. Ifyou’reready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Please note:

This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our San Mateo Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.

Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us dgehammergames.comor search   your favorite social media platform.

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 technicalimplementationand sound design aspects of game audio content development alongside one of the most passionate and experienced audio teams in the industry.

• 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 practicesfortechnical audio workflows and systems.

• Interactive and linear sound effects design.

• Inspire teamwork and collaboration inside and outside the Audio Dept.

• Minimumthreeyears of experience in game audio development.

• Shipped at leastonemajortitle.

• Familiaritywithprogramming languages such as Lua,Pythonorexperience invisual scripting such as Blueprint.

• Fluency in game audio implementation systems.

• Understanding ofPS5, 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.

• Continuing Education Certificate, Professional or advanced degree in programming, audio engineering, or similar preferred.

• Experience in C++ or C#

• Hands on experience with Lua, Python or other scripting languages.

• FPS/Multi-player experience a plus.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications?

Let usdecide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to candidate-accommod General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank…