Staff Engineer

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

The Staff Engineer is a highly skilled and experienced studio professional who upholds and exemplifies
the studio's highest technical and service standards. This role serves as the back bone of the client
experience, supporting sessions with professionalism and proactive care. While the position primarily
focuses on assistant engineer duties, the Staff Engineer is fully capable of stepping in as First Engineer
when needed, and handling any session with confidence and expertise.
The ideal candidate has established experience across all types of recording sessions, and represents
the studio's commitment to technical excellence, smooth operations, and an exceptional creative
environment.

Job Functions
• Assistant Engineer - Session Support & Client Relations
• Coordinate with and assist studio management, technical teams, and engineers to ensure sessions
are fully prepared for with precision and professionalism
• Set up and break down sessions, including microphones, instruments, patch bays, headphone
mixes, and DAW templates
• Prepare and organize session documentation, track sheets, and recall notes as needed
• Maintain detailed knowledge of studio equipment, consoles, outboard gear, and digital systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize session downtime, and escalate when
necessary
• Support studio equipment maintenance and testing in collaboration with the technical department
• Represent the studio's values of excellence, discretion, and hospitality in every interaction
• First Engineer - Recording & Mixing
• Serve as First Engineer when requested by clients or when assigned by studio management,
independently managing the recording or mixing session with or without a producer in the room
• Collaborate closely with clients, artists, producers, and artist management to translate creative
vision into technical execution
• Lead and support Assistant Engineers, ensuring sessions are organized, efficient, and artist-focused
Job Requirements
• Minimum 4 years of professional studio experience (Assistant or Staff Engineer level)
• Proven ability to independently engineer sessions of all kinds, from vocal tracking to full band
recordings and mixes
• Advanced proficiency in Pro Tools and familiarity with other DAWs and plug-in ecosystems
• Expert understanding of analog and digital signal flow, patch bays, and hybrid recording workflows
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and file management habits
• Calm, confident, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Professional demeanor and impeccable studio etiquett

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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