Manager, Audio (Sound & Music) - Global Production Technology

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

106d • $160,000 - $360,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Audio (Sound & Music) Manager to join our Global Production Technology team. This pivotal role will drive the evolution of audio workflows and technology across scripted and unscripted content, live sound, and emerging audio formats. As a subject matter expert, you will ensure the highest standards for audio quality, efficiency, and creative excellence, supporting productions around the globe from pre-production through final delivery.

Requirements

• 8+ years of technical leadership experience in audio production, post-production, and mastering for film, television, audio mastering, live events, or podcasts.
• Advanced knowledge of audio formats, compression standards, and delivery requirements, including IMF.
• Mastery of object-based audio formats (e.g., Dolby ATMOS, Apple ASAF, Samsung & Google Eclipsa) and immersive audio workflows.
• Proven experience evaluating and integrating third-party and AI-driven audio solutions.
• Proficiency with industry-standard audio tools (e.g., Pro Tools, Izotope RX, Dolby tools).
• Strong understanding of industry standards and the organizations that define them.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in audio experiences.
• Experience collaborating with creative and technical teams in a global, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with international and cross-cultural teams.
• Familiarity with cloud-based audio workflows and remote collaboration tools.
• Participation in industry organizations or standards bodies.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of regional sound technologists: Consult with title-facing audio technology teams to provide expertise and guidance on workflow and tools for fiction and non-fiction titles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide sound and music-related audio technology expertise such as help deploy newest technologies, help develop internal tools enabling faster workflows, and serve as a point of contact for cross-functional internal teams.
• Audio Strategy Leadership: Develop the audio production technology strategy, informed by regional and cross-functional insights and aligned with overall Studio objectives.
• Delivery Specifications, Dubbing, & Audio Encoding: Ensure that quality and creative intent are preserved through final delivery, dubbing/localization, and streaming by collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate solutions and develop delivery specifications.
• Third-party Technical Engagement: Evaluate and recommend production-related third-party solutions, including generative AI and other emerging audio technologies.
• Industry Engagement: Stay current with global industry trends, standards, and technologies. Engage with standards bodies, Technology committees, and the wider audio community to influence best practices and maintain a leadership position in audio innovation.

Benefits

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs
• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off
• Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees