Sound Designer
Zoox
Design
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 19, 2024
Zoox Industrial and Creative Design is a collective of visionaries and makers who believe in the transformative power of exceptional design. Our focus is on advancing mobility for everyone through cutting-edge technology, thoughtful design, service, and brand values. We are driven by a commitment to balance and harmony, aiming to delight individuals while making a meaningful impact on society as a whole. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to shaping the future of Zoox autonomous mobility by embracing these guiding principles.
If audio is your passion, if you’re motivated by the social impact of technology, if you’re constantly imagining how sound can enrich lives, and if you want to tackle some of today’s most exciting design and product challenges to inspire a brighter future, we want to hear from you!
We’re seeking a forward-thinking sound designer/audio technologist to join our Sound Lab Team and shape the sound of our brand and products, spanning vehicles, software interfaces, and marketing. The ideal candidate possesses a diverse range of audio design and programming skills and has experience designing sound for various products and dynamic environments. We look forward to your interest in joining Zoox.
Responsibilities
- Sound Design (Sound, Interaction, 3D/Spatial) for various audio touch points across the product (Vehicle (Interior & Exterior), App, Operator Tools)
- Envision and create original sound design concepts for multiple products and environments
- Work on sequencing and WWISE type platforms to emulate and mock up audio UX sequences on prototyping platforms and on vehicle
- Develop audio prototypes to work with current and experimental vehicle HW systems
- Audio SW Programming, understanding of JSON configuration and SW audio code (e.g Game, Automotive and Interactive Audio)
- Help to develop the Audio UX Architecture and Strategy (UX Sequence Design, UX Flow & Guidelines) to inform SW/HW System
- Audio post production work for Video Content (dialogue edit, SFX edit, mixing)
- Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across Zoox to incorporate innovative audio design into products (software, firmware, engineering)
- Manage audio databases, keep assets organized and update internal facing repositories of Sound Lab deliverables and content.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of UX sound design experience
- Experience working with interactive audio touchpoints
- Extensive knowledge of audio creation tools and workstations (e.g. ProTools, Reaper)
- Familiarity with C++, Python, Javascript, Github
- Mastery of audio synthesis techniques (e.g. analog, additive, granular, FM)
- Experience with game engines and audio middleware (e.g. Unity, Unreal, Wwise, FMOD, Kyma)
- Experience in post-production sound
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $132,000 to $189,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.