Audio Engineer - Full-time Contractor (Remote – India)

About Adapt

Adapt

About the Role

Audio Engineer

individual contributor role

Responsibilities

• Audio Editing & Mixing:

  Clean, balance, and mix dialogue, sound effects, and background scores for dubbed content. 

• Quality Control:

  Ensure final mixes meet technical specifications and broadcast-level audio standards. 

• Localization Support:

  Adjust sound design and pacing to reflect linguistic and cultural nuances of the target audience. 

• Collaboration:

  Coordinate closely with internal teams including Audio Engineers, Cultural Ambassadors, Tech Specialists (“Techies”), and Project Managers across time zones. 

• QC & Troubleshooting:

  Review and QC audio files provided by Techies, identify issues, and provide immediate feedback or repair where possible. 

• Session Management:

  Prepare DAW sessions, extract or create optional audio tracks when needed, and synchronize localized dialogue with final deliverables. 

• Documentation & Updates:

  Maintain status updates on the Adapt portal and ensure workflow documentation is current. 

• Conformance & Delivery:

  Finalize audio to meet platform-specific delivery standards; escalate and mitigate risks when quality or timelines are impacted. 

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in audio editing

  , mixing, and sound design for media (e.g. dubbing, fiction, drama, or podcasts). 
• Minimum 3 years of experience specifically in

  dubbing services

  . 
• Proficient with

  Pro Tools

  and necessary plugins. 
• Strong understanding of

  remote collaboration workflows

  and post-production pipelines. 
• Ability to

  work independently

  while managing deadlines and maintaining consistent quality. 

• Graduate

  in any field; formal

  academic training in audio mixing

  is required. 
• Working knowledge of

  AI-powered tools

  or strong curiosity to learn and integrate them into your workflow. 
• Proficient in

  English

  (in addition to a native language); strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. 
• A reliable

  home studio setup

  is required (laptop/desktop with DAW, monitoring equipment, stable internet connection). 

If you're passionate about sound, tech-savvy, and excited to be part of a global team redefining how media is localized, we'd love to hear from you.