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Información general

Ubicaciones: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 
  • Lugar: Victoria
  • Estado:
  • País: Canada


ID del rol
205888
Tipo de trabajador
Regular Employee
Estudio/Departamento
EA Studios - SPORTS
Acuerdo de trabajo flexible
Hybrid

Descripción y requisitos

Somos un equipo global de personas centradas en la creación, la narrativa, la tecnología, el desarrollo de experiencias, la innovación y mucho más. Creemos que los juegos y las experiencias increíbles empiezan con equipos tan diversos como el público y las comunidades a las que servimos. En Electronic Arts, el único límite es tu imaginación.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FIFA soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, and EA SPORTS UFC.

We are seeking an experienced Audio Software Engineer to join our team @ Metalhead. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize audio systems for our video games, ensuring high-quality sound experiences. You'll collaborate with multiple game designers, artists, and other engineers to develop systems for, and to integrate sound effects, music, and voiceovers seamlessly into our project. Strong programming skills in C++ or similar languages, familiarity with audio middleware (like Wwise or FMOD), and a passion for gaming are essential. Join us to delve into the world of game audio and help shape unforgettable experiences for players.

Responsibilities:

  • Audio System Development: Design and develop advanced audio systems, tools, and pipelines that enhance the overall audio experience in the game.
  • Integration and Implementation: Collaborate with audio designers to integrate audio assets, implement sound effects, music, voiceovers, and interactive audio elements using modern game engines.
  • Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize audio systems to ensure efficient usage of system resources while maintaining high-quality audio playback and processing.
  • Audio Tools: Create and maintain tools, scripts, and plugins to streamline audio production workflows, including batch processing, sound banks, integration with audio programming APIs.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including programmers, audio designers, animators, and level designers, to ensure seamless integration of audio features and meet project goals and timelines.
  • Documentation and Support: Document audio systems, APIs, and tools, providing clear instructions and guidelines to facilitate collaboration and future development. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the audio team as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Audio Expertise: Strong knowledge of audio processing, mixing, and playback systems, including interactive audio techniques, spatial audio, DSP algorithms, and Wwise or integration.
  • Game Engines: Proficiency with audio systems, including working with audio components, audio graphs, sound cues, and visual scripting.
  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in C++ and experience with audio programming APIs (such as FMOD or Wwise). Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Lua, etc.) for automation and tool creation is a plus.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex audio-related issues.
  • Team Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Passion for Gaming: Enthusiasm for video games, with a deep understanding of audio's role in enhancing player immersion and experience.