Technical Sound Designer

DFAD is seeking an exceptional Technical Sound Designer based in Lima, Peru , with a deep understanding of mixing and proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Reaper, Pro Tools, and leading engines and middleware including Wwise, Unreal Engine, and Unity. The ideal candidate can rapidly prototype, architect, and build audio systems, integrate procedural audio, and develop internal solutions. In this design and architecture role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Dialogue Editors, Project Audio Directors, Creative Directors, and Game Designers to tackle critical and complex challenges, with occasional field recordings in Ayacucho, Cusco, or Amazonas. You will be given space to experiment, the support to take calculated risks, and the responsibility to ship systems of quality for our players.

Responsibilities (what you will do)

• Design, Redesign, Script, Debug, and Implement complex audio systems in Wwise, UE 5 (MetaSound, Blueprints, and C++), Unity (using C#)
• Route and mix audio within the engine or middleware
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot audio systems and pipelines for narrative‑driven and multiplayer game environments
• Build internal audio tools and scripts to streamline workflows for audio programmers and sound designers
• Contribute to quality control reviews by providing actionable feedback
• Document implementation strategies, briefs, and scripting guidelines to support cross‑team collaboration

Minimum Qualifications (who you are)

Ideal Qualifications (what we prefer)

Compensation and Benefits

This is a hybrid role open to candidates in Lima, Peru. For effective collaboration with our local teams, you will typically be expected to work during Peru business hours. The standard workweek will follow Peruvian labor laws. The following salary and / or wage ranges apply to applicants in those specific areas. Base pay will be determined based on local market conditions, skills, experience, and other objective factors. Total compensation may include discretionary bonuses or equity awards, in addition to statutory benefits such as Compensación por Tiempo de Servicios (CTS), mandatory bonuses (Gratificaciones), employer contributions to EsSalud, pension contributions, and statutory life insurance (Seguro de Vida Ley). Benefits will comply with local laws and market standards. Detailed information will be provided in your offer of employment.

Employment is governed by Peruvian labor laws. Compensation and benefits may be reviewed periodically based on performance, market factors, and applicable laws.

DFAD offers an inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and professional growth. If this opportunity excites you as much as it does us, we’d love to meet you.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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