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

$110K - $137K *

Empower the development and execution of a comprehensive technical training program for renewable energy technicians, enhancing safety and operational reliability through structured learning and effec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain a real-time data pipeline using modern C++ and Python. Collaborate with senior engineers, work hands-on with hardware, and grow into a well-rounded systems...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by shaping robust electrical designs and solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your extensive experience to lead projects from concept to construction while ensuring complia...

Reposted today

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, ensuring optimal performance and safety in data centers and advanced manufacturing plants through expert analysis and i...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by delivering innovative solutions in electrical engineering. Oversee troubleshooting, design reviews, and testing procedures while guiding teams to meet project objectives efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you design cutting-edge avionics systems for strategic defense. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and enhance missile technology, ensuring mission success through yo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $220K *

Empower customer partnerships by bridging engineering and user needs, enhancing product performance. Own solutions from concept to deployment, ensuring code quality and client satisfaction while shapi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead electrical design initiatives across diverse building projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuri...

1 week ago

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

$74K - $102K *

Drive your career with an Applications Engineer role, collaborating with customers to design innovative solutions, perform structural calculations, and contribute to new product development while ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $107K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team. Engage in full-stack development, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code while taking ownership of production systems and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$73K - $107K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance services that power our platform, while embracing best practices...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by building advanced agent-powered systems that enhance model training and streamline research processes, enabling our team to revolutionize AI drug design through rigorous experiment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $310K *

Develop and enhance a real-time collaborative web application, integrating AI features and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences that emp...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Advance cutting-edge silicon design by leveraging your chip expertise to create RL environments, optimize physical design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model capabilities and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with innovative AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. As a Sales Customer Engineer, leverage tech expertise to ensure client success, transforming security challenges into business valu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by combining your cybersecurity expertise with hands-on sales engineering. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver groundbreaking security solutions while driving custo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative electrical designs for CCAs by overseeing end-to-end processes, including circuit simulation, layout, documentation, and testing to support the Recorders Product Line. Collaborate wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Customer Engineer, blending sales expertise with cybersecurity insights. Engage with clients to showcase AI-driven security solutions and streamline onboarding, while enhancin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success through expertise in cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally while showcasing AI-driven offerings, ensuring seamless onboarding and operat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovations by designing compact optical systems that combine advanced photonic devices with optical components. Collaborate in a dynamic team to develop transformative solutions fo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $148K *

Pioneer innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge technology architectures. Provide consultative support and ensure high-quality proj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Develop and implement innovative cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance technology architecture and operational plans. Leverage expertise in cloud services to drive scalable, efficient s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative cloud solutions that transform enterprise technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize a cutting-edge cloud platform whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $93K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative information systems that meet user needs. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and enhance cloud infrastructure whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $93K *

Help us design and implement innovative information systems that meet user needs while aligning with our architecture. Collaborate on cloud solutions and AI-driven projects in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.