Explore Audio Engineer Jobs

Audio engineers capture, shape, and deliver sound for music, film, television, games, live events, podcasts, and other media. They combine technical expertise with a strong ear to produce clear, engaging audio, working with artists, producers, directors, and technical teams throughout the production process. Explore Audio Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Audio Engineers Do

Depending on their specialty, audio engineers may record performances, operate mixing consoles, edit and mix tracks, master finished recordings, design sound, or manage audio systems for live and broadcast productions. The work can involve selecting microphones and equipment, troubleshooting signal chains, coordinating sessions, and delivering audio that meets creative goals and technical standards.

Common Audio Engineer Specialties

Audio engineering careers span recording and studio production, live sound, broadcast and post-production, game audio, and audio systems design. Some professionals focus on mixing or mastering, while others specialize in dialogue editing, sound effects, acoustics, or production technology. Responsibilities and job titles vary by employer and industry.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek hands-on experience with digital audio workstations, mixing consoles, microphones, signal processing, and audio routing. Strong listening skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and troubleshooting are valuable across specialties. Some roles prioritize a degree or formal training; others emphasize a portfolio, credits, and demonstrated experience with relevant equipment and workflows.

Audio Engineer Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation varies with specialization, experience, location, and the scope of responsibility. Senior, lead, and specialized positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more, particularly in high-demand production environments or technical leadership roles. Browse Ladders listings to discover vetted opportunities and compare roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

Find Audio Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Audio Engineer jobs on Ladders to explore professional opportunities across industries. Review each listing for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications, then target roles that match your technical strengths and creative experience.

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$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$192K - $289K *

Elevate enterprise-level IT solutions by leading architecture and engineering for a diverse portfolio of ~190 platforms. Drive technical performance and strategy, collaborating with senior leaders to...

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3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $190K *

Join to shape and elevate our engineering recruiting strategy, driving full-cycle searches, enhancing candidate experience, and building exceptional talent pipelines in a dynamic, high-growth environm...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients by providing technical support, conducting presentations, and assisting in sales activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product alignment with customer needs while ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining patient experiences by developing robust AI/ML systems. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead engineering efforts across shared infrastructure, ensuring impactful AI solutio...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $160K *

Engineer secure and resilient multi-cloud environments while collaborating with product teams. Adapt designs to support rapid change in a late-stage startup, ensuring safety and performance in AI-driv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $119K *

Unlock potential by driving the implementation and support of healthcare IT solutions. Collaborate with clients to translate business needs into innovative technical strategies that enhance data analy...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end product surface, driving discovery, design, and migration while collaborating closely with users to solve real market problems in a dynamic healthcare environ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming technical training. As a Technical Trainer, you'll inspire learning and empower customers with the knowledge to excel in IP network technologies through en...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$124K - $210K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of engineers to enhance GitLab adoption, develop scalable enablement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outco...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze aerial data processing to create precise deliverables while collaborating with project leads. Ensure accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and maintain quality in various markets, driving successful...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower accuracy in aerial data processing as you ensure reliable deliverables from LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead quality control efforts to support project success and dri...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an audio engineer do?question toggle

    An audio engineer records, edits, mixes, processes, or delivers sound for productions such as music, film, television, games, broadcasts, and live events. Specific duties depend on the role and specialty.

  • What skills do audio engineer jobs require?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include proficiency with digital audio workstations and mixing equipment, knowledge of microphones and signal flow, critical listening, troubleshooting, attention to detail, and collaboration.

  • What industries hire audio engineers?question toggle

    Audio engineers work in music recording, film and television, broadcasting, gaming, live events, podcasting, and audio technology, among other fields.

  • Can audio engineers find jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Some senior, specialized, or technical leadership roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I find audio engineer jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Audio Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting's salary, qualifications, responsibilities, and location to identify opportunities that fit your experience and goals.