Microsoft Senior Sound Designer 

United States, Washington 

784798745

talented new voiceswant toboth celebrating and evolvingo’s legacy

working with the Audio Director and Music Supervisor to helpthe next generation of Halo game

You will hone your supervision skills, become adept at leading with audio examples and collaboratinew audio pipelines and best practices with both innovation and quality in mindYou will help us build a small audio team andplay a pivotal role in defining the audio experiencefor the Halo gaming. Yourwill not only shape the soundscape of our games but also set the standard for audio within our brand.

a track recordof leading successful projects, we encourage you to apply.Roles at our studio are flexible, and you can work from home up to two days a week in this role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sound Design, Interactive Design and Development, Communications Design, Human Computer Interaction, Multimedia Design, or related field AND 5+ years audio or sound design experience

• Associate'sdegree or certification in Audio Design, Music Technology, or related in audio design AND 5+ years audio or sound design experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience working with Unreal Engine (tools)

• Shipped 2+ AAAgames as a Sound Designeror above

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsisrequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

• requiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• Preferred qualifications:4+years experienceusing related software and packages (e.g.,Wwiseaudio middleware, Pro Tools,Nuendo, Reaper, FMOD Studio, Unreal/Unity).

• Familiarity with the latest audio technologies and trends in the gaming industry

• A portfoliodemonstratingsound design work

• stperson shooter video games

• Great communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 30, 2024.

• Creating and leading sound design for in-house and outsourced content, ensuring consistency and quality across all audio assets

• understanding of theHalo audio brand while bringing innovation to future products.

• Lead and guide outsourcing partners, providing clear direction and feedback to align with the product’s audio vision.

• Develop audio systems and strategies in collaboration with the audio and game design teams.

• Design, record, edit, and mix audio tracks,utilizingadvanced sound design tools and techniques