thatgamecompany is best recognized for creating award-winning, enriching, and meaningful game titles such as Journey, Flower, and flOw. Our most recent game, Sky, is our most complex undertaking to date. It is a social network built around the values inherited from a powerful humanistic story. It is a live experience continuously evolving inside a global online theme park.

Core Responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of robust audio pipeline for TGC’s in-house game technology
• Optimization of audio performance to provide better user experience and wider platform support
• Development of new tools for the audio design team
• Designing innovative audio-driven gameplay or new apps and utilities with game/audio designers
• R&D of advanced audio tech for TGC’s future projects

Must haves:

• Proficiency in C/C++
• 3+ years of experience of working in audio technology
• Deep understanding of at least one of common OS native audio API (e.g. Core Audio, XAudio, AAudio, Web Audio)
• Deep understanding of at least one of common audio middleware API (Fmod, Wwise, Miles, ADX or Fabric)
• Ability to focus and work independently, but also possessing strong communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for games

Good to haves:

• Background in computer science or acoustic engineering
• Knowledge of vector math and game physics
• Experience in cross-platform, mobile (Android), and console development
• Understanding of principles of sound, DSP, 3D Audio techniques, MIDI, etc.
• Familiarity with low-level system engineering (multithreading, memory management, etc.)
• Experience with networked systems in real-time multiplayer game/experiences
• Experience with HD haptics tools integration
• Existing portfolio of audio/music apps or VSTs
• Background in sound design or music composition

Last but not least, loves thatgamecompany games, believes in our mission and vision!

We look forward to meeting you!