Audio Programming Director

Epic Games • Cary, NC

6d

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 programming pillar and shaping the technology, teams, and strategy that power audio creation across the ecosystem. In this role, you will 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 programming 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

Requirements

• Experience in game audio, real-time audio systems, or related software development
• Strong C++ skills and strong programming fundamentals, with experience in designing large-scale systems
• Demonstrated success driving the development of tools or pipeline development that support creative workflows at scale
• Proven experience leading and developing programming 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 programming 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% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.
• In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

What This Job Offers

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