Senior Audio Engineer - Xbox Games Technology Group - The Coalition

at  Microsoft Canada

Overview
Games continue to evolve and push the boundaries of entertainment as we know it. The bar to deliver world-class games continues to rise, driven by advantages in better hardware and software capabilities. Along with optimizing game development engines, developing infrastructure and workflows for efficient remote and hybrid development, brings new opportunities and engineering challenges that all studios are facing today. Solving these challenges is critical to enabling efficient hybrid teams as well as external globally distributed development partners who help scale during peak phases of development. At The Coalition Studio, through our work on the acclaimed Gears of War franchise, we are tackling these problems head-on by leading engine innovation, developing technical showcase technologies, and delivering world class workflows, tools and features that are adopted across the wider Xbox Game Studios organization.
We are looking for a Senior Audio Engineer to join our team of audio enthusiasts striving for immersive, award-winning audio in our titles. We would like someone with an interest in sound content, who can communicate sound ideas and translate them to audio systems and tools. With a focus on Console/PC games you will collaborate with a variety of creative minds to create cutting-edge gaming experiences.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience.
4+ years experience in game development or similar audio software using C++.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to problem-solve independently in new and existing systems or technologies
Effective communication skills and comfortable working closely with engineers and artists
Experience developing tools, pipelines, and custom plugins
Experience with version control systems
Experience working on indie games or open-source projects
Experience with Unreal Engine and Wise or equivalent middleware
Interest or hobbies in music or sound design
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.

Please refer the Job description for details