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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing engineering projects to enhance guest experiences and protect assets in a dynamic hote...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team providing comprehensive hearing healthcare. This role focuses on patient care, clinic growth, and community outreach, ensuring exceptional service and ethical pra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Transform complex DSP challenges into innovative solutions, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring across multiple engineering programs while ensuring alignment with organizational obj...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $99K *

Innovate system-level testing for next-gen hearing technology, collaborating with software and development teams to enhance test automation and performance evaluation while advancing your expertise in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Join our Systems Test team to enhance testing for next-gen hearing tech. Collaborate with software and development partners to build and maintain tests while advancing your skills in test development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $165K *

Manage and enhance audio test environments, ensuring high-fidelity platforms for engineers. Design custom fixtures and support QA processes, leveraging CAD tools and acoustic testing equipment to driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing real-time systems, and enhancing product quality through rigorous testing and feedback. Drive technical e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $265K *

Lead the charge in advanced signal processing and communications systems research, design, and testing. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to drive innovations influential at national and in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the creative process by leading studio operations and optimizing workflows for a multidisciplinary team. Drive efficiency while managing project pipelines and stakeholder expectations in a fas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform audio experiences by leveraging data science to analyze user behavior and optimize device performance. Collaborate with engineers to develop insights that enhance sound quality, noise cancel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform hearing health by applying your expertise in acoustics and signal processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop cutting-edge features from concept to launch, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Build innovative wiring harnesses for unmanned vehicles, ensuring design integrity from prototype to production. Troubleshoot and support vehicle builds while collaborating with technicians to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Transform ML research into production-ready models, enhancing workflows and systems. Collaborate with scientists to develop efficient pipelines for deploying models rapidly and reliably, optimizing pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and enhance electrical systems for optimal performance and safety. Collaborate with design teams and manage documentation to drive innovative improvements in industrial heating applications. L...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $99K *

Transform campus energy management by leading a skilled team in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical utility systems, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance throughout d...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive audiologic care, including diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid services, and expert consultations. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outc...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to provide essential audiology services to veterans, conducting evaluations and treatments for hearing impairments. This role requires independent practice and expertise in audiology principle...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center operations by leading complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance and reliability while s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Transform digital audio experiences by managing streams, analytics, and podcasts. Collaborate across teams to enhance listener engagement and drive growth in a dynamic, hybrid work environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by building cutting-edge audio models that integrate STT, TTS, and speech-to-speech technologies. Collaborate with a small, elite team to deliver production systems under real-ti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of audio technology by developing cutting-edge speech models. Own critical workstreams in data pipelines and customer deployments while collaborating with a small, elite team to d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming customer challenges into actionable metrics. Drive improvements in voice AI through innovative solutions, rapid deployment, and a focus on measurable outcomes that enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming voice AI by solving customer challenges at scale. You'll measure, fix, and deploy solutions rapidly, enhancing models for diverse languages and improving user experienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing innovative ground satellite operations software, leveraging your Python and AWS expertise to enhance scalability and performance in a collaborative Agile environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $188K *

Transform imaging technology by designing innovative algorithms and software. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to optimize performance and enhance product quality across diverse ecosystems and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.