Studio Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

SellAnyCar.com is the Middle East's first and largest car buying service, which offers FREE and instant online car valuation, FREE car inspection, a GUARANTEE to purchase ANY car within 30 minutes. 

We pride ourselves on disrupting the old norms — and fostering an inclusive and innovative culture.  At SAC, we have an open workspace and blend teams so that no one is working in a silo. We have a nurturing culture filled with experienced tech leaders from around the world. 

Work-life balance is a vital part of SAC culture. We work very hard, but we make it a point to ensure there is always a balance and that everyone feels free to prioritize accordingly.  We also recognize our people on their birthdays, work anniversaries and other milestones. We do this with events organized by the team themselves. 

This is an employee-centric company where we visit the goals of the company, celebrate wins and tackle some of our biggest cultural initiatives. We keep our culture in check through our regular pulse surveys, quarterly reviews and continuous feedback.

Job Description

This role involves working with musicians in a studio, managing recording sessions and ensuring sound is captured at the desired quality.

A recording engineer is a technician who operates the soundboard and other equipment during a recording session, under the supervision of the producer.

They also set up studio and recording equipment. An engineer's main job is to use her technical skills to bring the producer's and artist's vision to fruition.

They will be responsible for mixing recorded tracks and making sure the final recording is free of any unwanted sounds or noises.

Qualifications


A strong background in audio engineering, music mixing, music technology as well as sound design is beneficial.

Advantageous to have HNDs, foundation degrees and honours degrees in subjects including:


Music - including digital music, music production and music technology
Sound/audio engineering
Live sound technology
Sound design

Additionally, certifications in Pro Tools and Wwise, certainly at level 1 but ideally level 2, are sought after.


Alongside any academic qualifications it's essential that you have a portfolio and relevant work experience.

  

Skills - 
You'll need to have:
A love of and curiosity for sound
The ability to research and pitch your ideas to senior colleagues
An understanding of how sound works alongside other elements, including set, lighting, moving image, or an interactive virtual world
The ability to record in a studio and on location
Troubleshooting and problem solving know-how
The capability to mix in a variety of formats including Stereo Dolby Ames as well as spatial audio
Abilities in a range of post-production skills, including editing and mastering
Knowledge of acoustics
An understanding of equipment set up and calibration
Time-management and organisational skills to meet delivery specifications and deadlines

Qualifications

5-6 years of experience as Studio Engineer

Additional Information

Provide opportunities for growth and development