Staff Engineer, Digital Audio Workstations

Company Description 👋🏼 We're Vantage Compute. We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18,500+ experts across 40 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in! Job Description REQUIREMENTS: Total experience 5.5 + years Strong experience in Digital Audio Engineering, Audio Technology Platforms, and Media Infrastructure Deep hands-on expertise in Digital Audio Processing, Encoding, Streaming, and Audio Delivery Technologies (Must Have) Strong experience with Audio Content Management Systems and Digital Media Workflows (Must Have) Hands-on experience with audio editing, mixing, mastering, and broadcast technologies Strong understanding of audio codecs, compression standards, and streaming protocols (Must Have) Experience with cloud-based media platforms and audio content distribution networks Strong experience with automation and workflow optimization in digital media environments Experience managing large-scale audio content libraries and metadata systems Hands-on experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms Strong understanding of audio quality assurance, testing, and troubleshooting Experience integrating audio platforms with third-party applications and APIs Knowledge of podcasting, internet radio, OTT audio, and streaming ecosystems Experience with monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization of audio platforms Strong understanding of security, compliance, and content rights management Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, implement, and manage digital audio platforms and content delivery systems Support audio processing, encoding, streaming, and distribution workflows Manage audio content lifecycle including ingestion, storage, metadata, and publishing Ensure high-quality audio delivery across web, mobile, and streaming platforms Develop and maintain automation solutions for audio operations and media workflows Troubleshoot audio quality issues, streaming failures, and platform performance problems Collaborate with content, engineering, and product teams to deliver audio solutions Manage integrations between audio platforms, content management systems, and third-party services Monitor platform health, streaming performance, and user experience metrics Implement best practices for audio quality, scalability, reliability, and security Support digital broadcasting, podcasting, and on-demand audio initiatives Perform root cause analysis and resolution for production incidents Define standards, processes, and governance for audio platform operations Optimize infrastructure and workflows to improve operational efficiency Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on digital audio initiatives Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement programs Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver optimal solutions Ensure compliance with content rights, licensing, and regulatory requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fields