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Cinnamon

Audio Implementer / Sound Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$77K - $101K/yr

Experience implementing audio in game engines or interactive tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Wwise, FMOD) and working with audio middleware.Knowledge of audio post-production workflows, including ...

Electronic Arts

Integrate and tune audio assets using Wwise, Unreal Engine, and proprietary tools. Use creative audio processing to craft sounds that are clear, impactful, and responsive in gameplay, and support the ...

EROS Technologies, Inc.

Mobile App developer

Warren, NJ · On-site

OpenAL Android and/or iOS Streaming Audio FMOD, Wwise or equivalent Game Engines Optimization Bonus Experience with: HRTF processing & theory Ambisonic Microphones & Arrays Audio Metadata VR Regards ...

Absurd Ventures

Principal Sound Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Advanced proficiency in Wwise and real-time audio systems. * Background in mentoring team members and sharing both technical and creative expertise. Key Attributes * A collaborative, team-oriented ...

COGSWELL COLLEGE LLC

Adjunct Faculty DAT

San Jose, CA · On-site

$3.0K - $4.5K/mo

Knowledge of audio implementation within game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity, and/or middleware like Wwise or FMOD, for interactive audio in games and other media. * Familiarity with game ...

PlayStation Global

Sr Director, Sound Design

OR · On-site +1

Deep expertise in interactive audio, post-production, and advanced authoring tools (Wwise, FMOD, or proprietary engines). * Strong understanding of multidisciplinary development workflows (animation ...

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How much do wwise audio jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for wwise audio 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 a Wwise Audio?

A Wwise Audio job typically involves working with Audiokinetic's Wwise, a middleware tool used for implementing interactive audio in video games and other media. Professionals in this role design, implement, and optimize sound effects, music, and voiceovers using Wwise’s tools and scripting features. They collaborate with game developers, sound designers, and programmers to ensure seamless audio integration. Knowledge of sound design, audio engineering, and basic programming is often required.

What does a Wwise Audio professional do?

A Wwise Audio professional is responsible for designing, editing, and integrating sound effects, music, and dialogue into game projects using the Wwise audio middleware. They often collaborate closely with developers, composers, and game designers to implement dynamic audio systems that respond to in-game events and player actions. Daily tasks may include setting up audio events and parameters in Wwise, optimizing audio performance, and troubleshooting any implementation issues. This role requires balancing creativity with technical skills to ensure immersive, high-quality sound while meeting production deadlines.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a Wwise Audio?

To excel in a Wwise Audio role, you need a strong background in audio engineering, sound design, and implementation within interactive media, often supported by relevant degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Audiokinetic Wwise middleware, game engines like Unity or Unreal, and DAWs such as Pro Tools or Reaper is essential, and Wwise certification is a notable asset. Collaboration, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving are vital soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality, immersive audio experiences that meet both technical and artistic goals in game development.

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Infographic showing various Wwise Audio job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,456 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Audio Implementer / Sound Designer

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Cinnamon
Marketing • 1 - 10 employees
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$77K - $101K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, edit, and mix sound effects, ambient audio, and UI sounds for the game.

  • Implement audio assets in Unreal Engine, ensuring synchronization with visuals and interactive elements.

  • Collaborate with art, design, and engineering teams to iterate on audio feedback and troubleshoot integration issues.

Job description

Lightfold Games · Atlanta, GALightfold is a creator-first entertainment studio bringing fans and creators together to build original worlds across animation, comics, games, and more. We believe great stories come from giving talented people the freedom, ownership, and support to do their best work, then inviting audiences to come along for the ride.Now, we're building Lightfold Games.Come in on the ground floor, we're hiring to bring our 3D game development and asset production in-house and create a team that can help define not only this game, but what Lightfold Games becomes.These are hybrid positions based in Atlanta, GA (Old Fourth Ward), with health benefits. We're looking for collaborative, ambitious people who want the rare opportunity to get in early, help establish how a new studio works, and build something from the beginning.Our first game: building a co-op horde shooter with a stylized look tied to a 2D cartoon. We're hiring the full founding team at once, 11 roles in parallel, so we can move all 3D asset production in-house.Role DescriptionWe're hiring an Audio Implementer / Sound Designer to build the sound of our co-op horde shooter, from dynamic spatial audio to weapon response, and to handle implementation in-engine.This is a full-time Audio Implementer / Sound Designer role based in Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows part of the work to be done from home. The role involves designing, editing, and mixing sound effects, ambient audio, and UI sounds for games. The Audio Implementer / Sound Designer will implement audio assets in game engines or production tools, ensuring accurate synchronization with visuals and interactive elements. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating closely with art, design, and engineering teams, maintaining organized audio libraries, and iterating on feedback from directors and producers. The role also includes troubleshooting audio integration issues, ensuring consistent audio quality, and contributing creative ideas to enhance storytelling and player or viewer experience.DetailsDesign and implement dynamic, spatial audio systemsCreate weapon and combat response sound designRun audio implementation in Unreal Engine from start to finishWork with gameplay and combat design on audio feedback loopsMust Have QualificationsExperience with in-engine audio implementation (Wwise, FMOD, or Unreal's native audio tools)A strong sound design portfolioComfortable being the only audio person on a small teamMore QualificationsStrong proficiency in sound design, including creating, editing, and mixing sound effects and ambient audio using industry-standard DAWs and plugins.Experience implementing audio in game engines or interactive tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Wwise, FMOD) and working with audio middleware.Knowledge of audio post-production workflows, including dialogue editing, basic music editing, and preparing assets for animation or video.Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interpret creative briefs, and iterate quickly based on feedback.Good organizational skills for managing audio libraries, version control, and project documentation.Familiarity with interactive media, games, or animation pipelines; prior studio or production experience is a plus.Relevant education or training in audio engineering, sound design, music technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.Commitment to inclusive, respectful teamwork and openness to diverse storytelling voices and audiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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