Audio Engineering Director

Epic Games • Bellevue, WA

7d

About The Position

Unreal Engine’s audio technology continues to push the boundaries of what real-time audio can achieve, from advanced procedural rendering to flexible, next-generation production pipelines. As we move toward the future of UE and UEFN user-generated content workflows, you will help lead this evolution by directing the audio engineering pillar and shaping the technology, teams, and strategy that power audio creation across the ecosystem.

Requirements

• Experience in game audio, real-time audio systems, or related software development
• Strong C++ skills and strong engineering fundamentals, with experience in architecting large-scale systems
• Demonstrated success driving the development of tools or pipeline development that support creative workflows at scale
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams or technical leaders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing long-term strategy with near-term execution

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audio programming teams supporting Unreal Engine and Epic first-party games.
• Mentor audio programming team leads and foster a culture of technical excellence, sustainable growth, and knowledge sharing
• Coordinate with audio engine leadership, production, and audio technical directors to align priorities and balance team capacity.
• Partner with other engineering directors to ensure audio technology is integrated, scalable, and aligned with broader engine and company goals
• Help define long-term technical direction for audio workflows, tools, and runtime systems supporting creators at all experience levels

Benefits

• We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
• We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
• Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
• We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees