2+ Audio engineering Jobs in India

Sizzle is an exciting new startup that’s changing the world of gaming.  At Sizzle, we’re building AI to automate gaming highlights, directly from Twitch and YouTube streams. We’re looking for a superstar engineer that is well versed with AI and audio technologies around audio detection, speech-to-text, interpretation, and sentiment analysis.  

You will be responsible for:

Developing audio algorithms to detect key moments within popular online games, such as:

Streamer speaking, shouting, etc.

Gunfire, explosions, and other in-game audio events

Speech-to-text and sentiment analysis of the streamer’s narration

Leveraging baseline technologies such as TensorFlow and others -- and building models on top of them

Building neural network architectures for audio analysis as it pertains to popular games

Specifying exact requirements for training data sets, and working with analysts to create the data sets

Training final models, including techniques such as transfer learning, data augmentation, etc. to optimize models for use in a production environment

Working with back-end engineers to get all of the detection algorithms into production, to automate the highlight creation

You should have the following qualities:

Solid understanding of AI frameworks and algorithms, especially pertaining to audio analysis, speech-to-text, sentiment analysis, and natural language processing

Experience using Python, TensorFlow and other AI tools

Demonstrated understanding of various algorithms for audio analysis, such as CNNs, LSTM for natural language processing, and others

Nice to have: some familiarity with AI-based audio analysis including sentiment analysis

Familiarity with AWS environments

Excited about working in a fast-changing startup environment

Willingness to learn rapidly on the job, try different things, and deliver results

Ideally a gamer or someone interested in watching gaming content online

Skills:

Machine Learning, Audio Analysis, Sentiment Analysis, Speech-To-Text, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, TensorFlow, OpenCV, AWS, Python

Work Experience:  2 years to 10 years

About Sizzle

Sizzle is building AI to automate gaming highlights, directly from Twitch and YouTube videos. Presently, there are over 700 million fans around the world that watch gaming videos on Twitch and YouTube. Sizzle is creating a new highlights experience for these fans, so they can catch up on their favorite streamers and esports leagues. Sizzle is available at http://www.sizzle.gg">www.sizzle.gg. 

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