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Epic Games · 2 days ago

Audio Engineering Director

positionGreater Seattle Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$262K/yr - $385K/yr

Epic Games is a leader in game development and engine technology, known for its innovative and collaborative environment. The Audio Engineering Director will lead and manage audio programming teams, mentor technical leaders, and shape the audio technology strategy for Unreal Engine, ensuring integration with broader company goals.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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Responsibilities

Lead and manage audio programming teams supporting Unreal Engine and Epic first-party games
Mentor audio programming team leads and foster a culture of technical excellence, sustainable growth, and knowledge sharing
Coordinate with audio engine leadership, production, and audio technical directors to align priorities and balance team capacity
Partner with other engineering directors to ensure audio technology is integrated, scalable, and aligned with broader engine and company goals
Help define long-term technical direction for audio workflows, tools, and runtime systems supporting creators at all experience levels

Qualification

Game audio experienceC++ programmingLarge-scale systems architectureTools developmentTeam leadershipCommunicationFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Experience in game audio, real-time audio systems, or related software development
Strong C++ skills and strong engineering fundamentals, with experience in architecting large-scale systems
Demonstrated success driving the development of tools or pipeline development that support creative workflows at scale
Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams or technical leaders
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing long-term strategy with near-term execution

Benefits

We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Company

Epic Games

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Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Cary, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://epicgames.com

H1B Sponsorship

Epic Games has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (60)
2024 (35)
2023 (50)
2022 (24)
2021 (24)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.86B
Key Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
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Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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