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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)