Audio Design Intern- Undergraduate or Master's

Insomniac Games•Burbank, CA

6d•$37 - $40

About The Position

Join the Audio team at Insomniac Games for hands-on experience creating and implementing sound effects for video games. The Audio Intern works alongside experienced audio professionals to design, edit, and integrate sound effects, use Wwise and proprietary tools to implement audio, support animation, and learn how sound contributes to gameplay and the player experience. The internship includes mentorship from senior Audio team members and practical experience in audio production, editing, and implementation within a collaborative game development environment. Applicants must be eligible students with an expected graduation date between May 2026 and December 2029 and be available for the full 12-week internship during one of the listed periods: May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship. The internship offers a fixed hourly pay rate of $36.50–$40.25 USD; the rate may vary with the hybrid working policy, and individual pay is determined by job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for new employees.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at a college or university with a focus on audio production, recording, or engineering, or have six to twelve months of related experience and/or training.
Understanding of signal flow, audio production, editing, and mastering.
Familiarity with audio production and editing software such as Pro Tools or Sound Forge.
A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
Passion for video games and an understanding of what makes them engaging.
Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate or Master's students are eligible.
Ability to work the full 12-week internship during one of the listed periods: May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in game development.
Experience with field recording and microphone setups, dialogue editing, sound effect creation and editing, and post-processing.
Understanding and experience with Wwise or other middleware solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, create, and edit sound effects that support gameplay and enhance the player experience.
Integrate sound effects into the game and tag animations with audio using proprietary tools.
Script sound effects using Wwise and internal tools to support audio implementation.
Collaborate with the Audio team to learn how sound effects are created, refined, and implemented throughout game development.
Gain hands-on experience with audio production, editing, and sound design techniques while learning from senior team members.