ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Disney Audio Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Sound Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$95K - $128K/yr

If you are an imaginative audio creator with superb game development skills and a love of Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Star Wars, and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity. We ...

The Buckley School

Disney Pavilion Gym * Blackbox Theater (A105) * Other ad hoc spaces as needed * Maintain and ... As a subject matter expert in audio, advise on other campus implementations of audio / pro-audio ...

The Walt Disney Company

Sr Software Engineer

Glendale, CA

$148K - $199K/yr

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product ... Knowledge of video, audio, and subtitle formats, codecs, wrappers, and usages. * Knowledge of media ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsDisney Audio JobsDisney Audio Jobs in California

Disney Audio information

What is a Disney Audio?

A Disney Audio job involves working with sound design, mixing, editing, and production for various Disney projects, including films, TV shows, theme parks, and live events. Professionals in this field may handle dialogue, sound effects, music integration, and audio technology to enhance storytelling and guest experiences. Roles can range from sound engineers and designers to mixers and technicians, depending on the project or department.

What does a Disney Audio professional do?

A typical day for a Disney Audio professional involves setting up and maintaining audio systems for live shows, attractions, or events, collaborating closely with performers, directors, and other technical staff to deliver a flawless sound experience. Tasks often include sound checks, troubleshooting equipment issues, mixing live audio, and implementing new technologies or effects. You may also be responsible for routine maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The work is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and can involve variable hours based on production schedules. This dynamic environment offers ongoing opportunities for skill development and advancement within Disney’s diverse entertainment and engineering teams.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a Disney Audio position?

To thrive as a Disney Audio professional, you need expertise in audio engineering, sound design, and acoustics, typically backed by a degree in audio production or related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software and hardware such as Pro Tools, QLab, Dante audio networking, and certification in audio technology are highly valued. Strong collaboration, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills distinguish outstanding team members. These qualifications are crucial to ensure top-quality sound experiences that match Disney’s high entertainment standards and seamless guest experiences.

What are the most commonly searched types of Disney Audio jobs in California?

The most popular types of Disney Audio jobs in California are:

What are popular job titles related to Disney Audio jobs in California?

For Disney Audio jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Disney Audio jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Disney Audio jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Disney Audio jobs?

Cities in California with the most Disney Audio job openings:

Disney Audio jobs near you
Infographic showing various Disney Audio job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 13% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Senior Sound Designer

Glendale, CA • Remote

The Walt Disney Company
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 52 rated entertainment

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students

Learn more about The Walt Disney Companyexternal

$95K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Sound Designer

Req ID:

10155659

Job Description:

Senior Sound Designer

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Senior Sound Designer to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative audio creator with superb game development skills and a love of Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Star Wars, and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity.

We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking interactive entertainment representing the next generation of Disney storytelling. Working alongside top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for a seasoned game audio professional looking to craft something truly epic - collaborating with designers, artists, engineers, and fellow audio creatives to build memorable worlds and emotionally engaging player experiences that feel distinctly Disney.

This role will report to the Audio Lead.

What You Will Do:

  • Be a hands-on sound designer creating high-quality audio content for interactive games and experiences based on Disney's extensive portfolio of characters and worlds, including Disney/Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century and Star Wars.
  • Design, edit, implement, and polish sound effects, ambiences, cinematic audio, and gameplay systems across a variety of genres and play styles.
  • Partner closely with the Audio Lead to help define and execute the project's audio aesthetic.
  • Implement interactive audio using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), middleware tools such as Wwise and/or FMOD, and proprietary pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot complex implementation and pipeline issues across multiple disciplines.
  • Mix and balance in-game audio to achieve clarity, immersion, emotional impact, and gameplay readability.
  • Participate in playtests, iteration, and debugging to ensure audio quality and functionality across platforms.

you

Basic Qualifications and Skills:

  • 6 years of professional game audio experience, including at least two shipped titles in a Senior Sound Designer or equivalent role.
  • Expertise designing and implementing interactive audio using Unreal Engine and middleware tools such as Wwise and/or FMOD.
  • Strong sound editing, mixing, and audio asset creation skills.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to solve creative and technical challenges.
  • Have a deep appreciation for Disney's storytelling, cinematic presentation, theme park experiences, and overall creative legacy.
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building experiences that emotionally connect with players.
  • Have a strong sense of how sound enhances pacing, player feedback, world-building, and narrative.
  • Understand interactive audio pipelines, implementation techniques, and the strengths and limitations of modern game engines and middleware.
  • Communicate effectively across disciplines including design, engineering, animation, and production.
  • Have a passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of game audio and player immersion.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working directly in the UEFN development engine.
  • Experience composing, arranging, and producing original music for interactive media and games is not required but would be a plus

Additional Information:

  • A demo reel and/or online portfolio showcasing sound design and technical audio work.
  • Please disable passwords or include them in your resume/application

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

#LI-REQ

#Gamesjobs

#LI-Remote

    The hiring range for this remote position is $95,500 to $128,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

    Job Posting Segment:

    NA - Games

    Job Posting Primary Business:

    Regional (NA - Games)

    Primary Job Posting Category:

    Games-Audio

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    Glendale, CA, USA

    Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    Date Posted:

    2026-07-31
    Walt Disney logo

    About Walt Disney

    Sourced by ZipRecruiter

    At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

    Industry

    Amusement, gambling, and recreation

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Burbank, CA, US

    Social media

    FacebookTwitter

    View All Walt Disney Jobs

    What Walt Disney Company employees say

    Pay

    Benefits

    Hours and flexibility

    Workplace

    Get the full story on Breakroom

    Apply