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Meta

Creative Coder

New York, NY

$132K/yr

We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content ...

Meta

Creative Coder

Los Angeles, CA

$132K/yr

We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content ...

Meta

Creative Coder

Burlingame, CA

$132K/yr

We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content ...

Meta

Creative Coder

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$132K - $181K/yr

We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content ...

Meta

Creative Coder

Seattle, WA

$132K/yr

We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content ...

Audiocom, Inc.

AV Integration Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$24 - $36/hr

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 ...

Audiocom, Inc.

AV Integration Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$24 - $36/hr

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 ...

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How much do audio mastering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 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 job?

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 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.

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.

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Creative Coder

Creative Coder

Meta

New York, NY

$132K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

119th of 186 rated software companies

Job description

Creative Audio is a centralized team that touches every product Meta produces, making our team integral to the company. We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to design audio for video, post-production audio, final mixing and mastering, audio field recording, sound effects, and large scale content projects across a wide range of software and hardware, including but not limited to your phone, glasses, VR headsets a mix of Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality across these devices. We're a team of over 60 audio experts who design the experiences that connect people through the power of sound.The Creative Audio team is seeking a Creative Coder for the Tech & Prototypes department. This role collaborates closely with Engineering and Product Design to define sound functionality and deliver advanced audio systems. It involves developing advanced audio solutions, optimizing performance, refining tools, and solving complex technical challenges. As a key contributor to Meta’s day-to-day sound design, the Creative Coder provides creative and technical insights to drive innovative, immersive and agentic audio experiences, offering a long runway for creativity, innovation, and empowerment to push the boundaries of sound technology and make a meaningful impact.
Creative Coder Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with design and engineering teams to deliver state of the art audio functionality, tooling and pipeline solutions
  • Provide audio engineering guidance to partners with a focus on empowering sound designers, composers, and ultimately creators, and improving audio quality across all Meta products and platforms
  • Use creativity and product thinking to develop innovative audio-focused prototypes and experiences that drive team and company success
  • Build functional prototypes from early concepts across a range of prototype fidelities, using a variety of design tools and programming languages, and implement on multiple platforms
  • Drive audio specific features from a technical perspective, ensuring scalability and high performance quality
  • Communicate prototype design decisions to internal stakeholders and provide feedback to partners
  • Prep and test for implementation accuracy as well as collaborating with internal and external team members to address bugs and optimize sounds in the product
  • Leverage code as a design medium to bridge the gap between product goals and engineering implementation, as well as unlock features for external developers

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4+ years implementing/coding sonic experiences for products in mobile, hardware, and/or non-traditional immersive environments
  • 3+ years development experience with at least two of these languages: C++. Kotlin, Javascript, RUST and Python
  • Experience with object-oriented programming and design
  • Understanding of DSP and audio signal processing
  • Experience with LLMs and prompt engineering
  • Experience debugging code in a variety of development environments
  • Experience with managing collaboration tools and version control systems such as GitHub, Perforce, etc
  • Experience prioritizing tasks and adapting quickly to changes in scope
  • Time-management and organizational skills to meet delivery specifications and deadlines
  • BA/BS in Audio or Music Technology, Computer Science, Transmedia, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • An understanding of spatial audio, and experience implementing immersive sound experiences
  • Experience building AI audio pipelines using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Langchain and audio processing libraries (e.g., Librosa, torchaudio), integrating models, data preprocessing, feature extraction and RAG methodologies
  • Experience with generative sound or music, speech synthesis, or NLP
  • Audio Implementation and/or design for shipping AR and VR experiences (Unity, Unreal and/or Spark, React, Snap, MARS)
  • Experience with WebAudio and/or Tone.js and/or OpenAL
  • Experience with embedded software development for audio consumer electronics hardware
  • Knowledge of acoustics, equipment set ups and calibration experience with hardware and electronic prototypes and configuration
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$132,000/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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