Audio Engineer

About KAFQA
We’re a technology-enabled performing arts learning startup currently in stealth mode. Our
mission is to transform the way India learns & creates performing arts. Our target public launch date is April. Our launch services consist of technology-enabled dance classes in our proprietary studios, production facilities, and social media broadcasting & competitions.
Founding Team
The founder is Shariq Plasticwala. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay & Stanford GSB. He was part of the founding team of Amazon India where he played a key role for over 8 years. Among his roles at Amazon, he was the CEO of Amazon’s first joint venture in India and a Board Member of Amazon’s payments business. The other members of the founding team are experienced senior leaders from Shiamak Davar’s & Byju’s.
Role
The responsibilities of the role are per the below:
● Ensuring the smooth functioning of studio operations
● Minimizing unwanted sounds
● Regulating volume levels and sound quality
● Setting up studios
● Problem Solving: When equipment malfunctions, an audio engineer must be able to
identify the problem, then make the repairs and necessary adjustments.
● Manual Dexterity: Setting up equipment, connecting wires, and using knobs and buttons to make adjustments requires excellent manual dexterity.
● Monitoring: Audio engineers must continuously monitor volume levels and sound quality.
● Providing oversight during live productions
● Meeting clients' quality standards
● Maintaining and repairing equipment
The role is based in Bangalore, India. The role will be required to work out of the office in
Indiranagar.
Experience, Qualifications & Person Type
The ideal candidate is someone who –
● Has 1+ years of experience as an audio engineer.
● Disciplined & follows processes.
● Critical Thinking: To fix problems, engineers must come up with alternative solutions and
then figure out which solution will have the best results.
● Communication: Engineers must possess excellent listening and speaking skills to collaborate on projects with others involved in the project.
● Is a team player, works well in groups & optimizes for the team.
● Bachelor’s degree in audio engineering is preferred.
● Proficient in live streaming software like OBS
● Excellent communication and coordination skills