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Senior Audio Engineer – R&D Audio Team London
3 years ago
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
About R&D
R&D are PlayStation’s technology experts. We develop innovative technologies that push the boundaries of play, helping game developers make the best games on PlayStation by creating a world class SDK.
Role Overview
As part of the SDK Audio team, you will play a key role in delivering state of the art spatial audio technologies for the global PlayStation developer community.
What you’ll be doing
- Research state of the art spatial audio technologies
- Influence decisions about bringing the technologies to PlayStation
- Deliver the technologies for developers as part of the SDK
What we are looking for
- Strong C++, C, Matlab and/or Python with audio programming experience
- Strong technical background in maths, computer science or audio/acoustics; educated to at the least degree level or with equivalent experience
- Proficient in Spatial audio and HRTF technologies
- Experience working in a production environment
- Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
- Ability to work proactively on your own
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Game development experience
- Experience of low-level coding, performance analysis and optimization
- Good understanding of computer hardware architecture
- Passionate about audio and games
- Audio Middleware experience (FMOD, Wwise)
- Experience with audio plugin (VST/AU/AAX) development
- Virtual Reality development experience
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- London Allowance (if applicable)
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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