Hybrid Junior Audio Software Developer at Sphere entertainment co.
Sphere entertainment co. · Burbank, CA, United States Of America · Hybrid
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Sponsored by BlinkistSphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Junior Software Developer, Audio, will contribute to the development of audio software and tools which support Sphere Immersive Sound. This role will work closely with the Ventures audio engineering team, Studios Audio development team, external partners, and the creative teams/artists to help develop the future of audio for Sphere Entertainment.
What will you do?
- Contribute novel technological ideas and solutions for Sphere Immersive Audio
- Collaborate with the various audio teams to help develop our internal suite of audio tools
- Write related code for requested features and maintain associated test suites
- Work on various audio DSP designs and implementation for our DSP libraries
- Collaborate on the design and build of various audio hardware devices
- Work with external vendors on audio hardware and software solutions
What do you need to succeed?
- Working knowledge of audio programming, DSP development, and related UI
- Experience with electronics design and manufacturing, knowledge of related tools and various prototyping tools such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi’s
- Familiarity with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) such as ProTools, LogicPro, Reaper
- Familiarity with various other audio software such as Max/MSP, FAUST, and various spatial audio toolsets
- Knowledge of Various Plugin format (VST, AUs, etc.)
- Familiarity with Pro-Audio level software and hardware, such as Loudspeakers, Mixing Desks, Microphones, and related DSP
- Excellent C++ coding skills as well as knowledge of other languages such as Lua, C, and Python
- Knowledge of MATLAB
- Knowledge of JUCE
- Experience writing and maintaining test suites, and TDD (Test Driven Development)
- Cross-platform development on MacOS, Windows, Linux
- Mobile development for iOS and Android
- Self-performing, collaborative, and forward thinking
- Skills and ability to establish relationships with other areas of the company and outside vendors
- Able to write technical specifications and documentation
- Understanding code management systems such as Git
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related audio field
Special Requirements
- Travel up to 20%
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