Technical Audio Artist

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

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Requisition Number: 174229

Position Title: Audio Artist III

External Description:

Technical Audio Artist - Battlefield Seattle Studio

Battlefield Seattle is focused on building rich, exciting stories with memorable characters and powerful experiences all in the Battlefield universe. We are building a new studio in the Seattle area composed of leaders and talent with a vast array of AAA game dev experience. As we assemble our diverse team, all who have a voice in making great games together, we're looking for a healthy mixture of tempered veterans and young passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Role Overview: This is a Technical Audio Artist position with the Battlefield Seattle Studio. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options, and welcome full-time remote candidates who are within a three-hour time difference to the Pacific Time Zone to apply.

Your primary focus will be to handle technical audio tasks within the Frostbite game engine. This includes setting up visual scripting events, sound asset integration, and working with the Audio system to achieve sound playback in game software. You have proficiency in sound design to fill this role, but the technical aspects of audio integration will be your primary focus

Responsibilities:

Help our Audio Team create a world class audio experience
Be an important Technical Design contributor within our Audio Team
Work within the FrostED game editor to import, name, and organize audio assets
Set up visual scripting logic to trigger in game sound events
Implement / Edit sound effects for in game playback
Test and Quality Control of in-game audio assets
Take direction from the Audio Director / Senior Audio Artist, and work as a positive and productive member of the Audio Team
You must be committed to craft excellence, and improving your Technical and Sound Design skillset
Help the Audio Team with location sound recording: character foley, weapons, ambience, sfx, etc.

Qualifications:

BA, Technical School Degree, or equivalent work experience in Audio Engineering, Sound Design or Recording Arts
Technical proficiency. Knowledge or experience with visual scripting programs such as Reaktor, Max, Pure Data, UDK. Knowledge or interest in computer programming is a plus for this role.
In-depth knowledge of audio theory and sound design practices; includes knowledge of waveform editing, equalization, compression, mixing, plug ins.
Proficiency with audio software \ DAW, such as Reaper, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Vegas, Cubase, Logic
Proficiency with audio plug in software such as Waves, FabFilter, iZotope, SoundToys, etc.
Some experience or knowledge of audio game development tools, such as Wwise or FMODs

Next Steps

The following are required as part of the application process:

Apply online with Resume
Provide weblink on resume for online Tech Sound Design Demo / Portfolio (required)
As part of the application process, we may ask you to complete an audio questionnaire

Benefits:

We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, and of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer great compensation packages and a culture that values creativity and individuality.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 13

Can this position be remote?: 1

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