At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch audio quality and support innovative music tech projects.
- Company: Join a pioneering music tech company redefining physical music production.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, medical insurance, and free snacks.
- Other info: Dynamic office environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-growing team making waves in the music industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in audio engineering/QA and a degree in Audio Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking an Audio QA Engineer to help us redefine the music industry. elasticStage is building the world’s first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. Quality and problem-solving are at the heart of our audio work here at elasticStage. As an Audio QA Engineer, you will be reporting to the Audio QA Lead to support our quality checks on samples and product deliveries, performing tests on incoming and outgoing audio content and contributing to the development of our quality standards.
This role is well-suited to someone with a technical flair and a trained ear who wants to expand their expertise in audio engineering. This is not a creative music production role.
Responsibilities:- Moderation of audio content submissions (acquiring audio assets and evaluating their quality status).
- Investigating and resolving issues in our products (critical listening and objective analysis).
- Investigating audio-specific customer support issues.
- Performing tests on audio equipment and reporting results.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of our quality processes.
- Management and preparation of high-priority product samples and replacements.
- Supporting the calibration of our audio systems.
- Supporting the maintenance of our audio playout infrastructure.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- 3+ years industry experience (Audio engineering/QA/music production roles).
- Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering or related field.
- Experience working with DAWs (recording, audio editing, building sessions, bouncing/rendering content).
- Good knowledge of Windows and Mac OS.
- Experience working with network audio (Dante, Ravenna etc).
- Understanding of Vinyl and other physical audio media formats and related audio workflows.
- Knowledge of technical audio, understanding frequency responses, audio levels, phase etc.
- Experience in critical listening and audio evaluation and the ability to communicate subjective input.
- A hands-on approach to problem solving and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Most team members hold a bachelor’s degree in audio engineering or a related discipline.
- Candidates should ideally have some professional studio experience rather than being completely new or straight out of school.
- A technical foundation is important to succeed in this role.
- Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work.
- Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge.
- Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
- Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology.
- Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day.
- Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan.
This role will be four days a week onsite and one day working from home, working closely with teams at our production sites, primarily at Elstree but also potentially including other future locations as the company grows.
Audio QA Engineer employer: elasticStage
elasticStage is an innovative employer at the forefront of the music technology industry, offering a dynamic work environment in Kings Cross that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive opportunities for professional development alongside competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a robust pension scheme. Join us as we redefine the music landscape and support over 100,000 creators worldwide, all while enjoying a modern office atmosphere filled with cutting-edge technology and free refreshments.
