Audio Lead, Games Studio

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

We’re looking for a versatile and engaged Audio Lead to join our Internal Game Development team and contribute to our goal of bringing best-in-class games to our members. The Audio Lead will partner with cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute high-quality audio direction across a range of projects. This role requires a balance of creative leadership and hands-on implementation, with the ability to manage external partners, support multiple teams simultaneously, and establish scalable audio practices that elevate the player experience across our games.

A successful candidate excels in recording voice-overs, composing music and sound effects, and utilizing the necessary tools to craft impactful soundscapes for our games. They are adept at working with dynamic sounds and understand how to collaborate with engineers to devise systems that foster a distinct auditory language for our games. While they are an excellent composer themselves, they have proven experience in managing other artists and sound designers, seamlessly integrating their work into their projects. Our candidate's exceptional versatility extends to writing and recording for various genres and tones, while their keen sense for what is entertaining, catchy, and thematic adds an extra dimension to the audio experience.

You’ll be joining an internal studio with big ambitions, and an obsession to create memorable game moments that leave players telling their own stories for years to come. We’re looking for new teammates who care deeply about the experiences they create and the people they make them with. Those who bias towards action and are energized by the learning that comes with bold experimentation at an agile pace. As a part of Netflix, we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Creator: Own the voice over pipeline, compose music, and design sound effects, defining the immersive audio environment of our games and enhancing the player experience
• Composer: Ensure our games have outstanding and memorable music suited to a variety of different genres
• Implementation: Develop using audio middleware and/or internal tools. Then work with designers and engineers to implement audio content in our games
• Leadership: Manage outsourced musical artists, sound designers and voice actors, and seamlessly integrate their work into our projects
• Documentation: Provide audio mood boards and clear feature documentation as needed
• Collaboration: Work with teammates by providing and receiving creative/team feedback, plus’ing others’ creative contributions, and providing clear creative goals with intentionally desired outcomes
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as an Audio Lead with a proven track record and extensive experience in recording voice-overs, creating music, and designing sound effects for video games
• Expertise with industry standard game audio tools such as FMOD, Wwise, etc
• Proficiency in utilizing industry-standard DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Audacity, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, artists, and sound designers
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, capable of overseeing the audio production process from concept to in-game implementation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of their audio requirements and impact on gameplay
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Prior experience working on games made in Unity and Unreal
• Familiarity with video and board games that fit the party experience
  
  

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Link to Portfolio / Reel
  
  

Location

• Los Angeles Preferred, Remote OK.
  
  

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $200,000.00 - $280,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.