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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$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing user interactions with advanced AI and ML models. As a backend engineer, you will bridge AI outputs with user-facing elements, enhancing efficacy and user experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technology solutions and system configurations to guide decision-making for a key defense initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders, conduct assessments, and ensure effective system integratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $165K *

Contribute to the design and development of advanced electronics for space and tactical applications, overseeing hardware from concept through verification while collaborating with cross-functional te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize electrical systems for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative power supplies for various applications. Collaborate on engineering challenges, develop systems, and enhance customer satisfaction through meaningful contribut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Drive data-driven insights to enhance content strategy and audience engagement across streaming and audio platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze performance, identify trends, and transla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by acquiring new customers and expanding existing accounts. You'll manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and leverage AI solutions to deliver va...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $166K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Join the Wireless Connectivity Solutions team to design, implement, and maintain Cisco wireless networks while driving innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across various p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize electrical designs and support construction projects across various sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions for ind...

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading our Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud-native platform. Drive technical excellence, cultivate a high-performance cultu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Explore innovative solutions in enterprise network engineering, managing complex infrastructures and ensuring secure multinational interoperability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Engineer and optimize critical systems in a data center to ensure peak performance and safety. Lead a team, oversee maintenance, and innovate practices while providing expert technical guidance in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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Lead and deliver engineering projects while ensuring compliance with cGxP standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and maintain high safety levels in pharmaceutical environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform compelling narratives into engaging video content, capturing the essence of our brand through both short and long formats. Collaborate closely with teams to shape storytelling that resonates...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow and advance our robot software by developing features that enhance user experience. Collaborate closely with customers and the hardware team to build effective solutions and improve our internal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$280K - $400K *

Champion architectural excellence while building scalable systems that support millions of users. Collaborate closely with the CTO and lead significant technical decisions to enhance reliability, perf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $175K *

Manage audiovisual project builds from design to operational handoff, ensuring successful delivery through effective coordination, troubleshooting, and support for conferencing solutions in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $171K *

Shape the future of naval technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems for launch control. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and support critical defense projects, ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $116K *

Lead the design and implementation of complex communication networks, ensuring optimal performance and efficient integration across multiple platforms while collaborating with vendors and internal tea...

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

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful AI-driven solutions throughout the development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product features. Engage with customers to align technology...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.