Turtle Rock Studios

Senior Audio Programmer

Turtle Rock Studios Lake Forest, CA

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

Turtle Rock Studios is looking for a Senior Audio Programmer to join our team! This role will involve authoring major audio features, evaluating audio technology packages, and applying your audio background and expertise to new challenges. As a senior engineer, you will be helping to guide our audio team as we develop new and exciting games.

Responsibilities

  • Work with our team of audio designers and programmers to design, prototype, and implement new audio features
  • Evaluate audio software libraries and make recommendations based on project needs
  • Maintain and improve our audio technology pipeline and tools
  • Work with the sound design team to meet project requirements within performance and memory budgets
  • Guide and mentor other members of the audio programming team

Requirements

  • Shipped at least one title in the role of audio programmer
  • At least 5 years of professional programming experience
  • Shipped at least one console title
  • A strong interest in audio processing and creating an awesome player experience
  • Experience coding and debugging multi-threaded systems
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Expert knowledge of Wwise
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines

Preferences

  • Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
  • Prior experience shipping a multiplatform title
  • Previous work on Multiplayer Action Games and FPS's a plus
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401k matching
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible Work Arrangements - Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
  • Fully stocked kitchen + sponsored food trucks

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

$136,000—$170,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Computer Games

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