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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$125K - $153K *

Champion the shot review process by coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring timely assessments. Collaborate with experts to maintain documentation and support effective workflow manage...

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

$125K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technical coordination and workflow management. Support shot reviews from intake to closure, ensuring timely assessments and effective collaboration among sta...

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

$200K - $290K *

Pioneer a privacy-centric telecommunications platform, enabling resilient connectivity and user empowerment. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate solutions that protect user privacy in a constan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise voice engineering initiatives, ensuring secure and reliable IP voice and video communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical and control systems for water and wastewater facilities, ensuring seamless integration of technology for efficient operation and monitoring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$201K - $352K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $220K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $136K *

Transform electrical systems through innovative design, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance distributed energy resources and microgrids for cutting-edge technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by supporting design and integration of analytical tools. Collaborate across teams to assess performance and readiness while ensuring security and compliance in technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $180K *

Pioneer AI innovation by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced technologies, ensuring performance and security while transfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the operational backbone of our privacy program, ensuring compliance and data integrity across various deployment models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable privacy proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $112K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in electrical design for power generation and distribution systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver integrated solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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.