Audio Engineer (All Levels)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Company NamePlayground Games Ltd
SalaryCompetitive
LocationRoyal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
CountryUnited Kingdom
Industry sectorAudio
Job start dateASAP
Posted date09/06/2023
Experience LevelJunior-Associate
Job typePermanent | Full Time
Remote / HybridNo
Playground Games is looking for an Audio Engineer to join our Forza team. We welcome experienced engineers of all levels to apply.
ABOUT US:
As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As an Audio Engineer, you will be working with the audio design, game design and engineering teams to deliver audio features and core technology features. You will work with the lead engineer to establish high-level goals for the audio engineering team and directly with the dev team to plan and deliver audio game and engine features.
Our ideal candidate is an expert audio programmer who is passionate about their craft, autonomous, skilled in C++, and has a proven track record in games development.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Work with the audio design team to understand their requirements.- Also work alongside the wider team including game design to ensure audio is considered as part of all feature designs and help those teams to find practical solutions.
- Implement compelling Audio features which are key to our projects vision.
- Lead the development of audio features and underlying audio technology.
- Develop core audio and engine features within our custom, proprietary engine.
- Support pipelines and tools for delivering audio content.
- Become a key collaborator who can work effectively within a large multi-disciplined team.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to audio programming techniques and technologies.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Audio Engineering experience, with demonstrable work on at least one published title (ideally AAA).
- Experience with third party audio tools, but experience with FMOD is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in the C++ programming language and object-oriented design principles
- Previous experience working in games or closely related software field.
- Excellent task planning and delivery mindset.
- A genuine passion for video games and technical audio design.
Playground Games is an equal opportunities studio and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Audio Engineer (All Levels) roles across Playground Games Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £33,250 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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