Interaction/UX Sound Designer - Family of Apps

Meta is seeking an Experience Interaction/UX Sound Designer to join our experience Creative Audio team. Our mission is to create meaningful experiences that enhance human connection through the power of audio. Your focus will be on defining audio and haptics experiences for Meta’s Family of Apps (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads and MetaAI). You will partner with a team of Interaction Sound Designers who are responsible for helping build brand recognition, and enhance the overall brand experiences across all of our products. As an Interaction Sound Designer, you'll be part of a team of highly skilled creatives with a broad range of experienced backgrounds and industries who are dedicated to crafting unique audio experiences. You'll have access to state-of-the-art recording facilities at our internal studios. The role combines functional sound design thinking and execution with proven experience breaking new ground, including new and virtual mediums. You will be involved in all aspects of the sound design process, from concept to iteration and refinement, to preparing and implementing assets, to testing performance and approving designs for public release. In this role you'll provide creative feedback and work closely with cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with partners across multiple areas of focus and disciplines to define the sonic landscape of a wide range of software and hardware experiencesAs a centralized team, we touch nearly every product Meta produces, making our team integral to the company's success. We collaborate with product and creative teams across Meta to drive sonic innovation and create meaningful experiences that challenge the norms and connect people in new ways. If you're ready to join a team that's pushing the boundaries of sonic innovation, apply now to become an Interaction Sound Designer at Meta!Interaction/UX Sound Designer - Family of Apps Responsibilities:Lead and drive complex interaction sound design + haptic projects through completionCraft unique, memorable, and landmark sonic experiences for the 3+ billion people who use Meta technologiesUse your proven understanding of interaction sound design to define and distill broad concepts into actionable deliverablesContribute to the development of sound design systems by establishing audio design standards, guidelines, and best practices, while being one of the go-to experts for all things sound, including design standards, best practices, and implementation guidelinesAct as a source of truth for all things sound including sound design, design standards, best practices, and implementation guidelinesExecute in a time-sensitive and highly fluid environmentCollaborate closely with other sound designers to ensure systems alignment across productsCollaborate closely with all partners to determine scope of work, planning and execution of sound design and implementationInfluence key business decisions within the organization and product/ business area, leveraging clear data-driven decision makingInfluence and create unique, memorable sonic experiences in order to maintain quality and leverage existing resources for product consistency and efficiencyDevelop and maintain a consistent sonic brand identity across key Meta touchpointsGive and solicit feedback from other sound designers in order to continually raise our bar for qualityMinimum Qualifications:10+ years of professional sound design, including interaction (User Experience) sound, and sound implementation experience, focused on high-quality sonic experiences in real-time interactive productsDemonstrated experience creating bespoke Interaction (UX) sound design for high-profile productsExperience with sound design synthesis, latest plugins and foley recordingExperience in music productionExperience working with Pro Tools and/or other professional DAW’sUnderstanding of human-centered designUnderstanding of Design Systems and systems thinkingUnderstanding of haptics design patterns and principlesUnderstanding accessibility requirementsExperience managing, scoping and communicating project milestones and deliverablesExperience testing implementation of soundsExperience troubleshooting and problem solving complex technical issuesDemonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet delivery specifications and deadlinesExperience communicating effectively with technical teams and software developers to ensure seamless and efficient sound implementationPreferred Qualifications:Video editing skills (Premier Pro, Final Cut, Avid, etc)Experience with audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD)Knowledge of acoustics, equipment set ups and calibrationExperience mixing in a variety of mediums, such as mobile and spatial audioExperience in designing UI/UX audio for Augmented Reality(AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experiencesExperience with game engines (Unity, Unreal)Understanding of programming and technical sound paradigms in VR, AR or other immersive mediumsAR audio experience with AR design tools (Spark, Snap Studio)About Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.$163,000/year to $224,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.