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Audio Mastering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ADR Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$54K - $56K/yr

Record, edit, synchronize, normalize, level, eq, sweeten and correct dialogue and other audio assets using Pro Tools and other professional recording, mixing, and mastering solutions * Work closely ...

Voice Designer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

... mastering Proficiency in digital audio workstations and editing tools (Pro Tools and Izotope RX preferred) Comfortable using command-line interface (CLI) tools for daily tasks and troubleshooting ...

Continually learning and mastering new skills in the evolving A/V landscape. Qualifications * 2+ years of experience preferred. * Working knowledge of products from manufacturers like Savant, Lutron ...

$108 - $140/hr

... graphics, mastering, and quality control. * The ideal candidate will possess deep technical ... Be familiar and comfortable with Stereo, 5.1, and Atmos audio post production workflows. * This ...

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How much do audio mastering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio mastering in the United States is $84,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an audio mastering?

An Audio Mastering job involves the final step in the music production process, ensuring that audio tracks are polished, balanced, and optimized for distribution. This includes adjusting levels, equalization, compression, and adding final enhancements to achieve a professional sound. Mastering engineers also ensure consistency across an album and prepare files for different formats, including streaming and physical media. Their goal is to make the music sound its best on all playback systems.

What are the main responsibilities of an audio mastering engineer on a typical project?

An Audio Mastering engineer is responsible for preparing the final mix of a recording for distribution, which involves tasks like equalization, compression, limiting, sequencing tracks, and ensuring consistent sound quality across an album or release. They carefully listen to and address any technical flaws, optimize playback across various formats and platforms, and often provide feedback to mixing engineers or artists if necessary. Collaboration is common, as mastering engineers work closely with producers, mixers, and sometimes directly with clients to ensure the finished product aligns with the creative vision. Staying current with industry-standard tools and trends is also a key ongoing responsibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the audio mastering position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Audio Mastering, you need a deep understanding of audio engineering principles, critical listening skills, and familiarity with music production, often supported by experience or a relevant degree. Mastering engineers commonly use specialized digital audio workstations (DAWs), high-end plugins, hardware processors, and may hold certifications in audio technology or related fields. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with artists and producers are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the delivery of polished final tracks that meet industry standards and artist expectations.

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Infographic showing various Audio Mastering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 61% Physical, and 39% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,456 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Sr. Engineer, Production Technology - Animation Series

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.

The Opportunity

Vine Studios is Netflix's LA-based Series Animation production facility, offering collaborative review spaces, premium offline edit bays, a scratch room, and a screening room. Our Production Services team acts as the primary point of contact for engineering and technical operational support for productions at Vine Studios, helping shows navigate production and post production challenges from development through delivery, and partnering with our broader engineering teams to resolve issues that require deeper technical expertise. As the team grows, we're looking for a Senior Production Technology Engineer to provide hands-on technical support and ensure productions get consistent, high-quality service.

The Role

The Senior Production Technology Engineer provides hands-on technical support to productions at Vine Studios, troubleshooting issues in real time and keeping specialty rooms, edit bays, and screening rooms running smoothly. This role works directly with production and post production executives, producers, and creative teams day to day, and requires the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance for creative and production stakeholders. It also partners closely with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams, escalating issues that require deeper technical expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong post production and production support experience, is comfortable working directly with creative stakeholders under pressure, and can bridge technical and creative conversations with ease.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides day-to-day technical support across specialty rooms, edit bays, and Editorial for Netflix Series Animation at Vine Studios, including on-site preventative maintenance and calibration to ensure optimum performance

  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues in real time, assessing urgency against production context and escalating appropriately

  • Identifies recurring issues and contributes to root cause analysis, helping to reduce repeat incidents and improve support efficiency

  • Works directly with production executives, post production executives, editors, and production creatives across active shows, maintaining regular proactive touch points to stay ahead of issues

  • Supports facility projects at Vine Studios including specialty room refreshes and edit bay upgrades, in coordination with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams

  • Partners with engineering stakeholder teams to evolve tools, platforms, and workflows for production and creative pipelines - evaluating software needs and flagging solutions to production stakeholders

  • Partners and collaborates with the in-house VFX Manager to provide additional pipeline support and color workflow guidance for productions and creative artists working remotely and at Vine Studios

  • Coordinates with internal tech support teams that handle initial production support, stepping in when issues require more specialized troubleshooting

  • Provides technical context and details to Media Systems and Production Engineering partners to support Tier 2 & 3 escalations

  • Supports screening room scheduling and usage across productions; helps maintain operational readiness for screening and review room support

  • Translates technical issues and options into clear, understandable guidance so productions know what support is available, how to escalate, and what to expect

Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of experience in production or post engineering and/or production technology at a post production facility or studio

  • Post production and production support experience with deep knowledge of production and post-production workflows - including non-linear editing, color science, VFX, and audio mastering

  • Knowledge of the technical and artistic fundamentals of animation and VFX, including 2D and CG pipelines

  • Strong relationships and hands-on knowledge of key industry manufacturers, their tools, and software, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Foundry, and SyncSketch

  • Understanding of networking (switched IP protocols, DNS, ports), network storage, and workstation architectures and how they relate to and optimize production and post-production workflows and media management

  • Experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and workstation hardware (GPUs, memory, etc.), along with the Google Tool Suite

  • Strong ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, understandable language for creative and production stakeholders, building collaborative relationships and working well across cross-functional teams

  • Calm and decisive under pressure or in ambiguous situations - thinks on your feet and owns problems through to resolution

  • Stays current on emerging production and post production technologies; flags relevant developments to the team

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $197,000.00 - $340,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.


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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997