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Audio Engineer

电子、通信·通信

Responsible for selection, installation, commissioning and maintenance of audio equipment (e.g. microphones, mixers, speakers) to ensure sound quality meets standards; also involved in audio recording, mixing and live sound control.

Daily work

  • 01Install and debug audio systems on-site or in the lab
  • 02Conduct audio testing and spectrum analysis using professional software
  • 03Provide live sound support for performances or events
  • 04Troubleshoot and repair audio equipment faults
  • 05Communicate sound requirements with clients or production teams
  • 06Participate in new equipment selection and procurement evaluation

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Audio equipment operation and maintenance
  • Proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
  • Acoustic measurement and tuning
  • Knowledge of audio signal processing
  • Network audio protocols (e.g., Dante, AES67)

Soft skills

  • Detail orientation and patience
  • Communication and coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Stress tolerance
  • Teamwork

Best suited for

Suitable for those who enjoy technical practice, pay attention to details, and can adapt to on-site work pace; if you pursue sound quality and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, this role is a good fit.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who dislike frequent travel or overtime, lack patience for hardware debugging, or prefer fully remote work.

Salary (monthly)

15KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 25K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth4
AI Resistance4
Stability3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

ISTJENTJINTPISTPESTJINFP
High growthHigh intensityAI-resistantMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.