TL;DR
Associate/Mid Audio Programmer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing interactive audio systems and pipelines for a new game IP with an accent on engine performance and sound design tool creation. Focus on optimizing CPU/RAM usage for audio, building robust APIs for engine integration, and collaborating with audio designers to deliver a dynamic, high-quality sonic experience.
Location: Warsaw, Poland (Onsite)
Company
Elsewhere Entertainment is a game development studio dedicated to building innovative, high-quality interactive entertainment as part of the Activision organization.
What you will do
- Collaborate with sound designers to define and implement interactive audio systems.
- Design and maintain efficient audio tools and pipelines for content integration.
- Develop clear APIs to allow other engineering teams to interact with audio systems.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of audio systems regarding CPU, RAM, and streaming budgets.
- Contribute to the full development lifecycle of the game from early stage to release.
Requirements
- Professional experience working on game engine code.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and performance-sensitive design.
- Ability to balance design simplicity with optimization requirements.
- Experience or strong understanding of game audio systems and middleware.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and a team-focused attitude.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with audio middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
- Experience working with multiple different game engine codebases.
- Proven track record contributing to the shipment of a AAA commercial title.
Culture & Benefits
- Focus on an inclusive and respectful work environment.
- Opportunity to work on a brand new IP within a large, established gaming organization.
- Emphasis on mutual respect, empathy, and professional collaboration.
- Commitment to diversity and professional growth.