Audio Programmer

Build A Rocket Boy
Edinburgh, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2024 CLOSED ON 7/11/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Programmer position at Build A Rocket Boy?

As our new Senior Audio Programmer, you are someone with a strong interest in audio processing and creating an awesome audio experience. You should be comfortable working with both programmers and audio content creators, as you will be working closely with both teams. You would use your game development experience to own the audio technology pipelines and custom audio too set for our games.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Own the audio technology pipeline and custom audio tool set for our games.
  • Develop implementation plans and time estimates for tasks.
  • Work with the content team to meet project requirements within performance and memory budgets.
  • Collaborate tightly with audio designers to gather requirements, architect, and deliver high-quality features and tools.
  • Adhere to team coding standards and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Audio programming education or experience.
  • 5 years of professional programming experience.
  • Strong game programming background (C , 3D math, optimization, multithreading).
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Good ear for professional grade audio: you know how to spot flaws, shortcomings and opportunities for improvement.

Bonus:

    • Familiarity with C#.
    • DSP and 3D audio programming experience.
    • Experience with middleware solutions such as Wwise.
    • Experience programming on game consoles.
    • Experience with Unreal Engine.
Our Global Benefits & Perks

  • Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
  • Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
  • Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
  • Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
  • Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
  • Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
  • And even more benefits based on your location!

If you're based in the UK

  • 29 Annual Leave 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
  • Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
  • Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
  • Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
  • Enhanced Family Leave after 2 years' service - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
  • Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
  • Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Please note: Our benefits are reviewed annually and subject to change.

About us

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.

If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and can consider WFH candidates for specific roles.
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