Senior Audio Programmer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in audio programming or other relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 16, 2026

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Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

Job Description

We’re a small, empowered team building an ambitious multiplayer experience, developed in Unreal Engine. We’re looking for hands‑on developers with a strong execution mindset, ownership, and pride in building something real - together.

What You’ll Do

Gather and understand the project's audio vision and requirements, and identify the necessary development needs.
Analyze existing audio engine features and determine whether they align with the project's creative and technical goals.
Propose improvements to the audio pipeline by identifying project-specific needs and designing and implementing new systems when required.
Manage and challenge memory and CPU resource budgets for audio systems.
Work closely with the Audio Design team to help achieve design objectives while staying within the allocated performance budget.
Write clear, structured, and maintainable code while considering performance, scalability, and compatibility requirements.
Validate and test newly developed systems to ensure they meet project objectives and integrate seamlessly with existing codebases.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve audio-related bugs reported by other disciplines and the Quality Assurance (QA) team.
Document work thoroughly to facilitate knowledge sharing and help end users (other development teams) understand and effectively use new audio systems and features.
Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Minimum of 5 years of experience in audio programming or other relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Self-sufficient, resourceful, and able to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexibility in planning and organizing work.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Adaptability to changing priorities and project requirements.
Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.
Knowledge of audio terminology, compression formats, and audio middleware solutions.
Understanding of the various disciplines involved in game production and development.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Audio Programmer will gather and understand the project's audio vision, analyze existing audio engine features, and propose improvements to the audio pipeline. They will also manage resource budgets, write maintainable code, and resolve audio-related bugs.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in audio programming and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential.

Skills

Audio Programming
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Collaboration
Adaptability
Audio Middleware
Game Production
Performance Optimization
Code Maintenance
System Design
Quality Assurance
Resource Management
Technical Goals
Audio Pipeline

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Keywords

Audio Programming
Unreal Engine
Audio Design
Game Development
Performance Budget
Audio Middleware
Resource Management
Quality Assurance
System Design
Code Maintenance
Audio Pipeline
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills

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