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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$142K - $155K *

Design impactful electrical systems for train control modernization, ensuring compliance with national codes. Lead multiple projects while delivering advanced engineering solutions and managing comple...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$129K - $177K *

Engineer cutting-edge video/audio systems to elevate live production quality. Oversee design, maintenance, and execution of major broadcasts, while integrating new technologies and enhancing user expe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced embedded electronics for innovative systems, enhancing lives through cochlear implants. Collaborate across disciplines, lead complex integrations, and drive tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative embedded electronic systems for next-gen cochlear implants, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring product excellence from concep...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, leading design efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring project deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, leading design efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring project deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Manage and transform the electrical engineering of solar projects. Oversee design budgets, maintain schedules, and ensure quality in a collaborative environment while leading a team to deliver innovat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Inspire innovative engineering solutions for solar projects by leading designs, managing client relationships, and coordinating with diverse teams for successful project delivery and optimizations, en...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Champion your career by leading the design of solar PV systems, managing project budgets, and overseeing electrical engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for solar projects, overseeing design, budget management, and team coordination. Lead project execution while ensuring compliance with industry stan...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Lead the design of innovative solar photovoltaic systems. Oversee project deliverables and budgets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Drive electrical engineering excellence to ensure c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Lead electrical engineering efforts in solar PV system design and optimization. Oversee project deliverables, budget management, and team coordination while ensuring the implementation of best practic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform AV programming by designing and deploying innovative control systems, user interfaces, and DSP configurations for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver seamless AV solutions whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and deploying innovative AV solutions. Collaborate with teams to create seamless user experiences while troubleshooting and optimizing complex systems in dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge evaluation methodologies to ensure AI model quality. Play a key role in building scalable infrastructure while collaborating with Research and engineering teams to uphold perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $126K *

Make your mark as a key security architect managing access and configurations in the Workday platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and efficient operations, while handling integ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, driving customer solutions in broadcast and entertainment by leveraging RF technology and wireless systems expertise for project success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $154K *

Make your mark as a Lead Environmental Auditor, guiding complex ISO 14001 and regulatory audits, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement in environmental compliance. Collaborate with div...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end system development on enterprise technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product presence, oversee technical processes, and ensure efficient project delive...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$108K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end system development and maintenance on enterprise platforms. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance web product presence, and drive technical solutions while ensuring efficient projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$139K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative substation solutions to enhance energy delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate projects, create engineering concepts, and mentor engineer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing enterprise technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and stability while troubleshooting and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge voice AI solutions, owning key components of our real-time stack. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while ensuring robust defenses against...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Deliver exceptional post-sales support for automated test products, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting, yield improvement, and technical consultancy. Collaborate with tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer satisfaction by providing exceptional after-sales support, enhancing production yields, resolving technical issues, and ensuring equipment performance excellence throughout product li...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.