Overview
At OBS Dolby Reverence Records LLC, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing sound with our state-of-the-art audio technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio production, sound engineering, and encoding, working with industry-leading tools like Dolby Atmos and our proprietary RVRLAC+ encoding format, which enables enhanced audio separation and dimensionality. As an Associate Audio Encoding Engineer, you will play a key role in the preparation, encoding, and optimization of audio files, ensuring that every sound and note meets our highest standards for fidelity and clarity.
You'll be part of a dynamic team at the intersection of creativity and technology, collaborating with artists, producers, and technical teams to bring immersive audio experiences to life. This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment where innovation thrives, and every day presents a chance to push the boundaries of sound engineering.
Responsibilities
Audio Encoding & Compression: Work with various audio formats, including lossless, lossy, and high-efficiency codecs such as Dolby Atmos, AAC, MP3, FLAC, and RVRLAC+, ensuring high-quality audio encoding for music, films, and interactive media.
Signal Processing & Optimization: Apply advanced signal processing techniques to prepare and optimize raw audio recordings for final distribution. Implement noise reduction, dynamic range compression, equalization, and mastering.
Collaboration with Producers and Artists: Collaborate closely with sound engineers, producers, and artists to ensure the highest level of audio quality, managing encoding requests, and ensuring smooth integration into final media formats.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of audio outputs to ensure they meet quality standards across various devices and platforms. Identify and resolve any issues related to encoding, distortion, or degradation.
Maintain Encoding Pipelines: Maintain and improve existing audio encoding pipelines. Develop new automation tools and processes to enhance the efficiency of encoding workflows.
Research & Innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging audio technologies, codecs, and best practices. Contribute to the ongoing development of OBS Reverence Records' proprietary encoding formats and techniques.
File Management & Documentation: Organize and manage large volumes of audio files, ensuring proper naming conventions and file integrity. Document processes and ensure backups are in place for all encoded materials.
Qualifications
Required Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Sound Engineering, Audio Technology, Music Production, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. A solid academic foundation in audio signal processing, acoustics, and digital media is essential.
Hands-on Experience (0-2 years):
Entry-level experience in audio encoding, sound engineering, post-production, or related fields. Experience may include internships, freelance work, or professional engagements in studios, post-production houses, or broadcast environments.
Proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs):
Strong working knowledge of industry-standard DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Adobe Audition, FL Studio, Audacity, Cubase, or similar platforms. Familiarity with editing, mixing, and exporting multitrack recordings.
Audio Codec Expertise:
Basic to intermediate understanding of audio codecs such as Dolby Atmos, MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV. Ability to evaluate audio quality at various bitrates and apply suitable codecs for different distribution channels.
Signal Processing Fundamentals:
Foundational knowledge of signal processing techniques including dynamic range compression, equalization, filtering, noise reduction, reverb, and normalization. Ability to troubleshoot audio artifacts such as distortion, clipping, or phase issues.
Audio Quality Assurance & Testing:
Experience in conducting quality checks on encoded audio files to ensure clarity, fidelity, and proper integration across diverse devices and platforms (e.g., mobile, headphones, speakers). Understands how to identify and rectify issues like dropouts, latency, or compression artifacts.
Understanding of Audio Formats and Delivery Standards:
Proficient in managing and delivering content in various audio formats based on platform-specific requirements (e.g., streaming services, digital music platforms, or film soundtracks). Familiar with loudness standards such as EBU R128 or ITU-R BS.1770.
File Management & Archival Best Practices:
Knowledge of efficient file management systems for large-scale audio projects, including version control, backup strategies, and metadata tagging for better organization and retrieval of audio files.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Audio Format Experience:
Hands-on experience working with Dolby Atmos or immersive surround sound systems for film, music, or gaming applications. Understanding of spatial audio encoding techniques for 3D/immersive audio environments.
Proprietary Encoding Knowledge (RVRLAC+):
Familiarity with advanced encoding techniques for specialized formats such as RVRLAC+. Knowledge of how to maintain dimensionality data for separated audio tracks and how to encode for instrument separation.
Proficiency in Audio Programming & Scripting:
Ability to develop automation scripts using Python, MATLAB, or Bash to streamline encoding workflows, optimize batch processing, or integrate external plugins. Proficiency in audio programming libraries is an added advantage.
Advanced Signal Processing Techniques:
Experience using advanced signal processing tools for audio restoration, such as Izotope RX, Waves Restoration, or Cedar Audio, and working with audio enhancement technologies like machine learning or AI-driven noise reduction.
Professional Certifications:
Industry-recognized certifications in audio engineering or sound design such as Certified Audio Engineer (CAE), Avid Pro Tools Certified, or Dolby Atmos Certification will be considered a plus.
Studio & Hardware Expertise:
Familiarity with professional-grade audio hardware such as mixing consoles, audio interfaces, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), microphones, and outboard gear. Experience working in high-end recording or mastering studios with complex audio setups is highly desirable.
Experience in Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and Streaming:
Understanding of how audio is distributed across CDNs and the ability to optimize encoding for different streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Netflix).
Special Domain Requirements
Security & Intellectual Property Compliance:
Candidates must undergo a comprehensive security background check to ensure suitability for working on high-profile projects with artists, record labels, and proprietary technologies. This includes criminal record checks and industry-specific clearances.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA):
Due to the sensitive and proprietary nature of audio projects, technologies, and artist collaborations, all employees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Confidentiality & Data Protection:
A strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting intellectual property. This includes safeguarding raw audio files, project details, and proprietary encoding methodologies from unauthorized access or distribution.
Authorization to Work:
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally for special projects or collaborations as needed.
