AI Audio Engineer

$85,010 - $89,003/Yr

Bti Studios - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

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About the position

Iyuno is seeking an experienced Audio Engineer who possesses a deep understanding of Generative AI tools specifically for voice synthesis and TST dialogue. This role is based in Burbank and involves close collaboration with the AI/DevOps team located overseas. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and self-starting individual capable of working independently as well as within an established team. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for success in this position. As the US team lead, the Audio Engineer will provide project management and administrative support for the evaluation of Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Speech-to-Speech (STS) tools. The role includes executing tests to confirm the accuracy, efficiency, and overall technical and linguistic quality of emerging tools as directed. The candidate will also contribute to the development of comprehensive testing strategies for generative AI models and systems, ensuring that they stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and testing methodologies to continuously improve testing practices. In addition to testing responsibilities, the Audio Engineer will be tasked with producing language replacement content using approved toolsets. Depending on the candidate's strengths, they may also be involved in recording, editing, mixing, and quality checking dialogue for lip-sync and voice-over (VO) content across episodic, feature, and short-form projects, adhering to client standards. The role may also require providing additional technical support as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the US team lead and provide project management and administrative support for evaluation of Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Speech tools.
• Execute testing to confirm accuracy, efficiency, and overall technical and linguistic quality of emerging tools as directed.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive testing strategies for generative AI models and systems.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and testing methodologies to continuously improve testing practices.
• Provide detailed documentation of testing processes, methodologies, and results.
• Produce language replacement content using approved toolsets.
• Depending on candidate strengths: Record, Edit, Mix, QC dialogue for lip-sync and VO episodic, feature, and short-form content according to client's standards.
• Provide additional technical support as directed by Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Audio Engineering (Recording, Editing, Mixing, and/or QC).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in localization and dubbing workflows.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Audio Engineering or related field working directly with voice and dialogue.
• Strong understanding of audio production and post-production workflows and be comfortable working with a variety of technologies.
• Demonstrate understanding of voice synthesis types including text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-speech (STS).
• Advanced working experience in Avid Pro Tools and control surfaces.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working as part of a software development team.
• Familiarity with agile, scrum, waterfall project management methodologies and tools in a product development environment.
• Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM), Python, JavaScript, Machine Learning.