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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$130K - $183K *

Pioneer reliability in next-gen power systems by translating real-world stress into quantitative test plans. Own reliability from design to production, ensuring product longevity through rigorous test...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of a critical AI domain, architecting systems and directly coding. Collaborate with a shared leadership team, driving impactful outcomes while shaping the technical future of a profitab...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to support R&D operations, ensuring facility maintenance, safety, and organization. Collaborate across functions to troubleshoot and implement solutions for greenhouse technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $225K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and excellence from concept to construction. Drive efficiency in power distribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Acoustics Consultant, leading complex architectural projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Your expertise will drive innovation and e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $165K *

Advance your career as a Senior Acoustics Consultant, leading complex projects and fostering client relationships. Utilize your technical expertise to drive innovation in architectural acoustics while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex acoustics projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership to drive growth...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading complex acoustics projects, enhancing client relationships, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation in architectural acoustics while ensuring quality delivery and strategic g...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate compliance in electrical design and construction through stringent reviews and inspections, fostering innovation in mission-critical facilities for government projects while leading a team and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a team in delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions. Engage in project management, design, and client interaction while mentoring engineers and driving busi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead engineering efforts in water projects, managing teams from planning to construction while enhancing client relationships and driving business development initiatives. Foster collaboration among m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Manage and mentor a diverse team on water/wastewater projects from planning through construction, ensuring effective communication and project delivery while driving business development efforts for t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead impactful water projects by guiding engineers and technicians from planning through construction, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction while driving business development initiatives with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by leading a talented team of engineers. Manage all phases from planning to construction while driving business development and fostering collaboration across d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $182K *

Transform radar technology through your expertise in RF design and signal processing. Engage in innovative phased array radar projects that address critical national defense priorities, collaborating...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Innovate AI-powered clinical features enhancing patient and clinician workflows. Design and implement end-to-end LLM systems, ensuring safety and evaluation, while collaborating with stakeholders to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Transform radar systems into advanced sensing solutions by developing and refining DSP algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance RF signal detection and classification, driving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in structural engineering projects, enhancing design execution, fostering client relationships, and mentoring while advancing technical and leadership skills for long-term career growt...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Elevate the power systems design in cutting-edge data centers by leading engineering efforts, ensuring stability and safety of high-power platforms through advanced troubleshooting and innovative elec...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Build and shape the future of technical integrations in pre-sales, collaborating with sales and engineering teams to create compelling demos and proof of concepts that drive trust and engagement with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by supporting innovative automotive lighting solutions. Engage in hands-on electrical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product development from concep...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $106K *

Join our dynamic team to support and enhance broadcast production systems in a fast-paced, live environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless operations and tackle technical chall...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative electronic BMS solutions for battery storage. Design, analyze, and troubleshoot circuits while ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with tea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.