NxtWave Looking For Sound Engineer at Hyderabad, Telangana, Full Time

About Nxtwave:

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventuares, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns.

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the “Startup Spotlight Award 2023” by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave’s founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.

The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one’s mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1700+ companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

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About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and technically proficient Sound Engineer to join our in-house video production team. In this role, you will take ownership of the audio production pipeline, from on-set recording to post-production mixing and mastering. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our video content—whether educational masterclasses, brand films, testimonials, or explainers—delivers pristine, immersive audio that complements our high-caliber visuals.

Your expertise will directly impact the viewer experience, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professional broadcast quality sound across all our productions.

Key Responsibilities

On-Set Audio Recording

• Plan and execute location sound recording, ensuring clean dialogue capture, minimal ambient noise, and optimal mic placement for various video formats.
• Operate and manage professional audio recording equipment, including shotgun microphones, lavalier systems, audio recorders, boom poles, and wireless audio kits.
• Conduct sound checks, monitor levels in real time, and troubleshoot issues on set to ensure uncompromised audio capture.
• Implement best practices for soundproofing and ambient control, particularly in studio environments.

Audio Post-Production

• Perform audio editing, clean-up, mixing, and mastering for all types of video content.
• Reduce noise, hums, and unwanted frequencies using industry-standard software like Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
• Synchronize audio with video footage, ensuring lip sync accuracy and audio continuity.
• Design and incorporate sound effects, room tone, and background scores, collaborating with composers or sourcing royalty-free libraries when required.

Sound Quality & Consistency

• Maintain a consistent audio signature and brand sound identity across all videos.
• Ensure voice clarity, balanced tone, and correct loudness levels, optimized for various platforms (YouTube, LMS, social media, etc.).
• Implement Loudness Standards (LUFS), Dynamic Range Control (DRC), and EQ balancing appropriate for the content type.

Equipment Management & Workflow Optimization

• Manage, maintain, and upgrade audio equipment inventory, including microphones, audio interfaces, mixers, and monitoring systems.
• Recommend and integrate new technologies or tools that enhance recording quality or workflow efficiency.
• Document and refine audio production workflows, ensuring smooth handoffs between recording, post, and delivery teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2+ years as a Sound Engineer, Location Sound Recordist, or Audio Post-Production Specialist in professional video production environments.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Mastery of audio recording tools (Zoom F series, Sound Devices MixPre, Rode, Sennheiser, Shure, or equivalent professional microphones).
• Strong command over DAWs (Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Fairlight, Logic Pro).
• Familiarity with audio plugins for noise reduction, de-reverb, EQ, compression, and limiting.
• Attention to Detail: Acute sensitivity to audio imperfections, pacing, volume consistency, and tonal balance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot live sound issues swiftly and effectively, ensuring minimal downtime on shoot days.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfort working in close coordination with cinematographers, directors, and editors, with a proactive approach to creative problem-solving.

Nice to Have

• Experience with 5.1 Surround and immersive audio formats.
• Knowledge of Foley recording, ADR, and voiceover session direction.
• Familiarity with audio for animation and motion graphics projects.
• Understanding of broadcast standards and delivery formats for OTT, YouTube, and LMS platforms.

Why Join Us?

At NxtWave, we believe sound is not just an accessory—it’s a driving force behind emotional impact and engagement. As a Sound Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape the sonic identity of our content, ensuring that every word, every note, and every silence contributes to an exceptional learning and brand experience.

You’ll be part of a creative, future-forward team, working on projects that redefine education through cinematic storytelling.