Expert Sound Designer Job at CD PROJEKT RED, Boston, MA

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  • CD PROJEKT RED
  • Boston, MA

Job Description



To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our  YouTube channel and  Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description



CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Sound Designer to join our studio in Boston to develop Cyberpunk 2 - the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As part of our audio team, you'll be responsible for creating and implementing benchmark-quality sound effects, with a significant focus on narrative-based sound design & mixing. You’ll be a core collaborator in this area, working with developers across multiple disciplines to ensure and deliver a rich, engaging storytelling experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Record, edit, design and mix sound effects, from early iterative concepting through to final high-quality deliveries.
  • Implement audio assets using Unreal Engine 5, Wwise and proprietary tools, proactively seeking out and proposing workflow efficiencies.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other audio team members as a core point of contact for narrative development.
  • Support Lead Sound Designer in defining and maintaining project quality standards.
  • Grow our internal library of field and foley recordings.
  • Help develop innovative audio systems that push the technical capabilities of the engine to new heights.
  • Work closely with other disciplines such as Design, Animation and Engineering teams, to ensure audio consistently meets quality benchmarks and narrative goals.
  • Mentor Sound Designers to support their growth and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in the video game industry, with demonstrable senior or leadership-level contributions.
  • Showreel or portfolio that demonstrates highly advanced sound design skill.
  • Expert use of professional audio production software and techniques.
  • Exceptional artistic competence.
  • Skilled with in-game mixing and cinematic asset design.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly across disciplines
  • Great organizational skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and adaptable to change.
  • Proficiency in Wwise middleware.
  • Proficiency in DAWs, ideally Reaper.

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Unreal 5 and its current audio capabilities and limitations.

Additional Information



The application window for this position will close by 05/30/2026.

This job is hybrid/in-office.

Health & Well-Being

  • Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
  • Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
  • Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
  • RRSP with employer matching.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
  • Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
  • RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $149,500 - $205,600 USD annually. This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period). Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and

qualifications

.

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience,

qualifications

, and location.

If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click to report them anonymously.

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Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Work at office, Home office, Flexible hours

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