Ardour Expert (Remote)

About the job

• Title: Ardour Expert (Remote)
• Engagement: Hourly contract (independent contractor)
• Location: Remote
• RATE: USD 19-65/Hour

We are hiring an Ardour Expert on behalf of one of our clients developing advanced AI-driven audio production systems.

This role is designed for seasoned audio professionals who can demonstrate authentic, end-to-end Ardour workflows while clearly articulating the technical and creative decisions behind them. Your expertise will help train AI systems to understand real-world audio engineering practices.

Job Summary

As an Ardour Expert, you will lead full-cycle audio production projects — from session setup and live multitrack recording to final mix and master export.

Your workflow, technical reasoning, and artistic decisions will directly inform AI systems learning professional audio engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complete audio production projects within Ardour from recording through final master export
• Demonstrate live multitrack recording workflows (bands, orchestras, live events, concerts, services, etc.)
• Showcase advanced session management including routing, mic setup strategy, gain staging, latency troubleshooting, and adaptive live session adjustments
• Edit and comp takes, configure buses, apply plugin chains, automate mixes, and resolve session-specific technical challenges
• Clearly explain both technical and artistic decision-making in structured written and verbal formats
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate documentation of workflows and reasoning
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI-driven audio learning systems

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience using Ardour for end-to-end audio production
• Proven expertise in multitrack live recording environments
• Strong background in mixing, mastering, sound design, and sound editing
• Deep understanding of routing, plugin configuration, effects processing, automation, and mastering exports
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues under real-world production pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software or tools related to audio production
• Background in music production, post-production, podcasting, film scoring, or live sound engineering
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or documenting technical audio workflows.