Join Our Team

Embody is a small start-up team of researchers, data scientists, audio engineers, and creatives working to build the tools and infrastructure necessary to support the future of spatial audio creation and consumption for all entertainment media. With partners and clients that include some of the biggest names in AAA video game development and sound design, working for Embody means that you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence the course of the immersive audio industry.

We’re looking for talented individuals who are passionate about audio and excited to work in a fast-paced team environment where everyone's contributions are critical to the success of the company and technology. We look forward to having you with us!

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter (optional) to career@embodyvr.co or click the Apply Now button in the Career Description.

Must be authorized to work in the US. H1B and Green Card sponsorship is available.

Embody is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Career Opportunities

SPATIAL AUDIO MASTERING ENGINEER

Description

Our ideal candidate will have a strong professional background in Audio Engineering, Production, and Mastering for entertainment media, with an emphasis on sound design for video games and XR. Your primary role will be to assist the VP of Creative Direction in tuning new immersive spatial audio experiences for AAA video games.

We are a small start-up team of engineers, developers, and creatives who are deeply passionate about music, sound design, and games. First and foremost, we’re looking for a team member who shares our passion and is both willing and able to jump in where help is needed. This is an opportunity to literally help shape the future of immersive sound design!

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the VP of Creative Direction in creating and maintaining high quality standards for Embody’s immersive audio experiences in both Gaming and Pro Audio
Create immersive deliverables for client demos and marketing initiatives as needed with quick turnaround time and ability to solve problems autonomously
Work with the product dev team to identify opportunities for improvement and scalable implementation objectives
Explain and demonstrate technical details, and clearly define and articulate requirements
Communicate directly and proactively with leadership in all areas of the company to help ensure efficient and effective task prioritization and resource allocation

Requirements

3+ years of experience in audio mastering
6+ years of experience in audio engineering and production with a focus on gaming/XR
Expertise and understanding of sound design and immersive deliverable requirements for music, film, streaming, video games, and AR/VR/XR
High proficiency with immersive workflows in a variety of DAWs including Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg, Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab, Reaper, and Logic Pro
Strong communication skills within a highly interdisciplinary team environment
Love for audio and understanding of the role it plays in elevating any media experience
Adept at interacting with and responding to feedback

Pluses

Background in audio engineering, mastering, and production for music and/or film
Working knowledge of game engines and middleware such as Unity, Unreal, and Wwise
Shipped games as sound designer or audio director
Coding or scripting skills

Benefits and Compensation

Full-time salaried position with exact salary TBD
Healthcare plan available including paid maternity/paternity leave
Remote, in-person, or hybrid
HQ based out of San Mateo, CA
Equity grant upon hire (vested after 1 year) with subsequent milestone-based grants

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Machine Learning Research Engineer

Description

Embody is looking for a research engineer specializing in Machine Learning and Data Science applied to the field of immersive sound design for all media. You will be joining a team of industry-leading researchers and spatial audio veterans, and will have an active role in shaping the future of immersive sound technology for music, film, streaming, games, and XR.

As one of our ML Research Engineers, you will be responsible for assisting the R&D team in identifying opportunities for improving the quality of Immerse spatial audio experiences. You will be working with cutting-edge ML solutions in order to enhance current products and build innovative new technologies.

We are a small start-up team of engineers, developers, and creatives who are deeply passionate about music, sound design, and games. First and foremost, we’re looking for a team member who shares our passion and is excited for the chance to help shape the future of immersive sound design!

Primary Responsibilities

Research and develop Embody's core Audio/Image/Video Processing and Computer Vision Modules
Maintain knowledge of the latest studies and trends in the ML domain, derive actionable insights, and identify opportunities for integration with Embody technology

Requirements

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similarly relevant field
Experience with and deep knowledge of Machine Learning techniques
Understanding of acoustics and fundamental principles of immersive audio technology
Strong signal processing fundamentals are a must
Solid programming skills with proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

Pluses

Proficiency in MATLAB
Experience with acoustics and psychoacoustics
Cloud computing experience
Multi-modal Machine Learning experience

Benefits and Compensation

Full-time salaried position with exact salary TBD
Healthcare plan available including paid maternity/paternity leave
Remote, in-person, or hybrid
HQ based out of San Mateo, CA
Equity grant upon hire (vested after 1 year) with subsequent milestone-based grants

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