While studio-based roles traditionally require a physical presence, many Audio Engineers involved in post-production, sound design, and freelance projects now have the flexibility to work from home, either full-time or in a hybrid setup.

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer) works with all of the mechanics of recording, mixing, and reproducing sound. Audio engineers aren't the performers or producers of music or audio—they are the experts who deal with the technical and mechanical aspects of sound.

networking- a necessity in the audio engineering industry, where you don't usually get jobs by applying or auditioning. You need to make friends with people so you can develop a network of connections, which is your biggest way to find new opportunities and people to work with.

Sound engineering technicians, also known as audio engineers or sound mixers, assemble and operate sound equipment. They use this equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.