Meta is hiring : Creative Audio-AI Voice and Audio Lead Menlo Park, CA +1 locatio

Creative Audio-AI Voice and Audio LeadCreative Audio-AI Voice and Audio Lead Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of AI Leads on Voice and Audio, across multiple projects of increasing dependencies and complexities of high-impact, facilitating career growth, and creating a collaborative atmosphere
• Actively influences the strategy and shaping of the roadmap for Creative Audio AI and sets a approach, direction and goals for the team
• Applied knowledge of domain, business, market, and industry to advance overall team goals
• In collaboration with the Creative Audio leadership, set clear expectations and create a supportive work environment based on support and accountability
• Contribute to strategy on resources against a wide, varied, and fast-evolving portfolio of projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate audio into the product development process
• Work with technical sound designers, conversational designers, voice lead, creative coders, engineers, PMs and researchers to develop unique AI audio experiences
• Provide creative and technical direction and guidance to AI leads and creative coders
• Stay up-to-date with AI industry trends and emerging AI technologies
• Represent the AI Audio Team in cross-functional meetings and presentations
• Ensure strategic partnerships are effective with Engineering, Design, and Product Management teams across Meta
• Advocate for the role and value of audio across Meta and in the larger creative community
• Understand the strengths and opportunities on the current team as it grows, and recruit for new roles and actively participate in the hiring process
• Build a collaborative environment across the team, model respectful behaviors, and hold team members accountable
• Foster a collaborative design practiceMinimum Qualifications
• 10+ years of professional sound design, including text-to-speech voice development, technical sound design, or equivalent experience in AI
• Implementation experience, focused on high-quality sonic experiences
• 7+ years experience leading teams of creative and technical experts with specialties
• Experience with AI and generative AI systems (e.g. LLMs), and / or text-to-speech model training
• Experience with tuning audio hardware experiences using sound tools and / or DSP
• Experience leading across multiple cross functional partners, projects and managing multiple vendors
• Demonstrated critical listening skills, experience with verifying audio quality on software and hardware with a proven ear for maintaining high quality
• Experience with voice production or audio post production, including casting, recording, voice direction, editing, and mastering
• Proficiency in digital audio workstations and editing tools (Pro Tools and Izotope RX)
• Demonstrated understanding of DSP, audio synthesis, and digital audio concepts and formats
• Scripting or programming experience (Python, C++, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with QA processes, test plans, and bug tracking
• Demonstrated communication skillsPreferred Qualifications
• Experience with coding or advanced scripting for complex sound implementation
• Familiarity with studio and location recording, editing, mixing, and mastering
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Experience in advancing AI techniques, including core contributions to open source libraries and frameworks in computer vision
• Experience establishing an Audio team within an established organization
• Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG methodologies
• Experience with generative sound or music, speech synthesis, NLP, music information retrieval, or digital signal processingAbout MetaMeta 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. $163,000 / year to $224,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual 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 at Meta. Equal Employment OpportunityMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice .Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the .APPLY NOW## Find your roleExplore jobs that match your skills and experience. Search by technology, team or location to find an opening that’s right for you.

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